Illinois pets face more health risks than many owners realize. Even indoor pets can be exposed to contagious diseases carried by wildlife, mosquitoes, and other animals. At Wheatland Animal Hospital, we help pet parents stay ahead of preventable illnesses with personalized vaccine plans. Here are a few diseases we still see in our community - and how vaccines keep your pet protected. Leptospirosis Spread through water or soil contaminated by wildlife urine, Leptospirosis can
We hear it all the time: “My dog never goes to the dog park.” or “My cat lives indoors - does she really need vaccines?” At Wheatland Animal Hospital, those are great questions - and exactly the kinds of conversations we love having with pet parents. Why Pet Vaccines Matter Vaccines aren’t one-size-fits-all. They’re personalized preventive care that keeps your pet protected based on their age, lifestyle, and environment. Many of the diseases we vaccinate against - including P
