Pet Dental Health Month
More on Pet Health It's February, and there is a lot to celebrate: Black History Month (which got its start here in Chicago), Valentine's Day, and [...]
Kitten or Kid — they grow up so fast
So many kids and pets have grown up as part of The Animal Store family, including our own! Two of Kenn's kids have recently gotten their very first apartments and their very first pets [...]
Heartworm Awareness Month
by Dr. Kristin Claricoates Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know. What animals need to be concerned about heartworm? At this time, heartworm [...]
Allergy-friendly Pets
While there are no guarantees any pet will be completely hypoallergenic, some species and breeds are better choices. Start with your doctor or allergist. Ask [...]
Winter Tips for Pets
Well, we knew it was coming and it's finally here: Winter, with a capital W. If your pup is anything like our Hazel, then snow is just about the best thing in the world. But [...]
Help Protect Animal Welfare and Pet-choice in Cook County
On Wednesday, April 9, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing on The Cook County Companion Animal and Consumer Protection Ordinance and we need your help. This ordinance is bad for [...]
Julia Child was a Cat Fancier
Animals play such an important role in our lives, and it's always fun to hear about celebrity pets. This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child, the beloved French Chef. But did [...]
Azemina and the Kitten
A purr-fect match!
Animal Store Gift Card Winner Donates to Red Door Shelter
Hey, everybody, did you know that Kenn's wife, Susan, has a blog called Two Kinds of People. Each year, she runs an essay contest complete with prizes. This year's winner, Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, donated one of [...]
