Duke Animal Hospital
Duke Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Chicago, IL.
About
Duke Animal Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, recognized for meeting or exceeding AAHA's standards of care in areas such as surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and internal medicine services. Specialized leadership includes a Director of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Surgery and a Director of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Services.
The clinic offers urgent care for non-life-threatening issues requiring prompt attention, advising pet owners to call if they are unsure whether their pet's condition is an emergency. For life-threatening emergencies, Duke Animal Hospital refers patients to external emergency centers in the Chicago area, such as MedVet Veterinary Emergency Center and Premier Veterinary Emergency Services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialized surgical services are offered at Duke Animal Hospital?
- Duke Animal Hospital offers specialized surgical services led by specific medical directors. These include Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Surgery, directed by Ashley Alore, DVM, and Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Services, directed by Mark Sadler, DVM. The practice utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and best practices for both routine and advanced surgical procedures.
- What types of internal medicine conditions does Duke Animal Hospital treat?
- The veterinary internal medicine team at Duke Animal Hospital performs advanced diagnostic services and creates treatment plans for a range of conditions. This includes illnesses related to the GI system, kidneys, liver, heart, nervous system, endocrine glands, bladder, and respiratory systems. They also treat cancers, blood disorders, and infectious diseases.
- Does Duke Animal Hospital have programs for reducing pet anxiety or specific feline care?
- Yes, Duke Animal Hospital has a Fear Free Program and a Feline-Focused Medicine Program. Both programs are directed by Hilary Coulombe, DVM, who is also a veterinarian at the hospital. These initiatives aim to provide care that addresses pet anxiety and caters to the specific needs of feline patients.
- How does Duke Animal Hospital distinguish between urgent and emergency veterinary care?
- Duke Animal Hospital defines urgent care as appropriate for non-life-threatening medical issues requiring prompt attention, often within the same day. Emergency care is needed for life-threatening or rapidly worsening conditions that require immediate medical attention. The clinic advises pet owners to call if they are unsure which level of care their pet needs.
- What accreditation does Duke Animal Hospital hold?
- Duke Animal Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility. This accreditation means the hospital regularly undergoes evaluations to ensure it meets or exceeds AAHA's standards of care, which cover aspects like surgery, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. Only about 15% of animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada achieve this.