Cats are masters at disguising pain and disease which is why it’s important that our feline friends are getting the medical care they need. South Town’s goal is to provide you with the information you need to make informed medical decisions for your pet. Our vets recommend yearly physical examinations for these furry family members…here’s why. (more…)

That spooky feeling is in the air- it’s almost the scariest day of the year for our pets!  Here are some tips to keep your pets healthy and safe this Halloween.
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As summer rolls along we wanted to provide a current update on the Canine Influenza outbreak in the South Elgin area. South Town has not seen any suspected influenza cases in over 4 weeks. (more…)

South Town has seen an increase in the number of patients with intestinal parasites this summer. As a partner in your pet’s healthcare, we want to make sure you have the information you need to keep your pets free of these parasites. (more…)

When an animal’s immune system recognizes everyday substances (allergens) as dangerous-your pet will show symptoms of allergies. Some pets may have extreme reactions to these allergens which include trees, grass, mold spores, feathers, cigarette smoke, fleas and food-just to name a few.
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In the past few weeks we have seen an increased number of patients with ticks attached. Here’s the information you need to know about these little blood suckers. (more…)