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Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center

About Us

Your pet deserves the best care available! We are AAHA certified since 1953. Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center is a full-service veterinary hospital located in Niles, IL. We have been providing quality pet care since our establishment in 1949 by Dr. T. J. Lafeber and that tradition has continued under the direction of Dr. Peter S. Sakas.

We provide veterinary care for dogs, cats, small mammals and pet birds. Our pet bird practice is nationally recognized. In addition, we work closely with animal rescue organizations and wildlife rehabilitators. The professional and courteous staff at Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center seeks to provide the best possible preventive health care, senior care, diagnostic services, medical treatment, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients. Our goal is to provide superior service so that each visit is beneficial and enjoyable for our clients and their pets. We pride ourselves on our client education so we endeavor to make each visit educational as well. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and strengthening the human-animal bond, so that you can have a life-long, loving relationship with your pets.

We appreciate your continued trust and faith in us through the years as Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center continues to offer excellence in veterinary care to the Chicagoland area and surrounding states.

We have been AAHA Accredited since 1953 and are a nationally recognized avian practice. Find out what that means for you and your pet!

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find our more information about how Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France

An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language. - Martin Buber

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Monday	8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday	8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday	8 am - 5 pm
Thursday	8 am - 6 pm
Friday	8 am - 6 pm
Saturday	8 am - 2 pm
Sunday	Closed

For after hours emergencies, please contact the Animal Emergency Referral Center at (847) 564-5775.

Valentine's Day: The Love of Animals

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How to Protect your Pet in Cold Weather

Most people believe since dogs and cats have a coat of fur they can tolerate winter cold very well and that they also possess the necessary instincts to protect themselves from the cold. Unfortunately these beliefs are not true. Dogs and cats are subject to the scourges of cold, wind and snow/rain during the winter as we are. Their haircoat does serve as insulation, reducing heat loss, but body heat is still lost, and through prolonged exposure to cold they will begin to demonstrate signs of hypothermia (lowered body temperature).
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Do Animals Have Souls?

During our dinner, I came up with a question that has always haunted me for years. I had always struggled with the notion that animals do not have souls. Being a pet owner and animal lover my whole life there was no better therapy for me than interacting with a beloved animal companion. They sensed your moods and a warm, sloppy lick on your face when you were down was the best cure for whatever troubled your heart. You would look into their eyes and you could feel a special presence.
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Heartworm Disease Overview Canine heartworm disease is caused by the worm Dirofilaria immitis that lives in the blood vessels leading from the heart to the lungs. The presence of these worms causes strain to the heart and an intense reaction in the blood vessels. This parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes. For this reason, heartworm disease is more common in warm, humid areas of the world.

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