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VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital

847-455-4922

9846 W. Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, IL, 60131

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  • Open

  • Mon-Fri:

    7:30 am - 7:00 pm

  • Sat-Sun:

    9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Caring for pets... and their people, too.

VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital, offering advanced surgery, dental care (complete with dental radiography), full diagnostic and laboratory capability, a spacious boarding facility, and cat and dog grooming. We are one of the few facilities in the area that sees exotics and avians. We are open seven days a week by appointment. Our veterinarians are committed to your pet's health and our team of professionals are well trained in all aspects of veterinary medicine.

Local Medical Issues


There are numerous local medical issues that can impact your pet's health, and that require your attention over the entire year. For example, heartworm can affect both cats and dogs. Because it's transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. But since the winter temperatures do not get cold enough here to kill mosquito eggs...
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Animals Seen

Avians, Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Pocket Pets, Rabbits
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Book an Appointment

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My Pet is Sick

My Pet is Sick

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Physical Exam or Vaccines

Other

Other

Emergency

Emergency

Franklin Park - Our Team

Our Pledge to You and Your Pet

An exceptional pet healthcare experience.

Our Team Overview

VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital has over 13 full and part-time staff members including 3 veterinarians. We are a varied group but share a common love of animals. Our staff will do everything possible to make your visit with your furry friends exceptional. We hope every aspect of your visit from the moment you are greeted by our courteous reception staff, escorted and educated by our technical staff and attended to by our knowledgeable...

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Our Veterinary Services

At VCA Animal Hospitals, your pet's health is our top priority, provided through high-quality, professional care and genuine personal service. We pledge to instill client trust and confidence that your pet will always receive compassionate, gentle care, as well as the highest standard of veterinary medical service available. We pledge to provide the finest personal service and facilities for you, our clients and your special pets.

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Know Your Pet

Tube Feeding - Esophagostomy Tubes in Cats

An esophagostomy tube is a small rubber tube that enters the esophagus through a surgical incision on the side of the neck. This allows food you to place food directly into the esophagus so that it can flow down into the stomach. The feeding tube is not placed directly into the stomach.

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Nutrition - Feeding Guidelines for Cats

Feeding your cat the appropriate amount of a well balanced diet is vital to the maintenance of overall health and well-being, just as eating a well balanced diet is for us. In order to understand how and what to feed cats, it is necessary to understand how the nutritional requirements of the cat have developed through the process of biological evolution.

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Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Cats

A gastrostomy tube is a small rubber tube that passes directly into the stomach through the skin and body wall of the cat's abdomen. It permits you to deliver food and water directly into the stomach.

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Behavior Counseling Aggression - Introduction

Behavior Counseling Aggression - Introduction

Aggression is defined as threats or harmful actions directed toward another individual and can include threat displays, lunging, growling, snarling, snapping and biting. In animals, aggressive behaviors are a means of communication.

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Behavior Management Products for Dogs

Behavior Management Products for Dogs

There are numerous products on the market that have been designed to help prevent undesirable behavior in dogs. Leashes, harnesses, and head halters are needed to keep pets under control, especially when outdoors.

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Introduction to Desensitization and Counterconditioning

Introduction to Desensitization and Counterconditioning

Counterconditioning and desensitization are powerful ways to change behavior. They are usually used in combination. Desensitization provides a means of safely exposing the pet to the stimulus at a level at or below which fear is likely to be exhibited.

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Flying with your Cat

Flying with your Cat

Successful flight with a cat begins long before the day of travel. It requires planning and preparation in order to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for both you and your cat.

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Breeding and Queening Cats

Breeding cats and raising kittens can be an extremely rewarding experience or it may result in frustration and failure. The following information is provided in order to increase your chances of success and make the experience more enjoyable and safe.

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Brushing Teeth in Cats

Brushing Teeth in Cats

Teaching your cat to accept the brushing of its teeth will take some training, but will be relatively easy once he is accustomed to the process. Daily brushing is most beneficial and will help to establish a routine for your pet.

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