March Animal Hospital

11/19/2025

📢 March Animal Hospital Community Food Drive! 🐾❤️

We’re proud to support Elk Grove Township’s Food Pantry, serving families in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Rolling Meadows, and Elk Grove Village.

From now through the end of the year, we’ll be collecting:

🛒 Dry Goods
🥫 Canned Goods
💵 Cash Donations
🎁 Gift Cards

Every contribution, big or small, helps local families in need. If you’re visiting for an appointment or just passing by, feel free to drop off donations in our lobby.

Thank you for helping us give back to our community! 💙🐶🐱
- March Animal Hospital

11/10/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Andrew Sheridan, in December 2025, to our team at March! Dr. Sheridan will bring years of knowledge and help to expand our services and availability for our clients and their pets! 🐾

Dr. Andrew Sheridan is joining March Animal Hospital in December 2025. Originally from Arlington Heights, he attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign earning his Bachelor's and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Dr. Sheridan has a special interest in internal medicine, preventative care, and neurology. He has taken multiple courses in ultrasonography and is Elite Fear Free Certified. Dr. Sheridan's favorite part of being a veterinarian is getting to care for the animals in his community and that he gets to go to work with people that he enjoys in a fun and supportive environment.

Dr. Sheridan is blessed to have a very supportive wife, Aurora, and two energetic boys, Abel and Asher. They also have a Great Pyrenees mix named Charlie. Dr. Sheridan has played the piano since he was in kindergarten. He's also an avid fan of the Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls and Fighting Illini.

Welcome to our team Dr. Sheridan!🥳

11/08/2025

🐾✨ Honorable Mentions Alert! ✨🐾

We just had to share more of the Halloween cuteness! 🎃🧡 This year, we had over 40 paws-itively amazing entries, and every single one brought big smiles to the March Animal Hospital team. From spooky to silly, your pets truly showed off their personalities! 👻🐶🐱

While the votes have been counted and our winners announced, these Honorable Mentions absolutely deserve a round of ap-paws for their creativity, charm, and Halloween spirit! 🏅💫

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun; you made this year’s contest frightfully festive and full of furry fun! We can’t wait to see what costumes you come up with next year! 🧡🐾

11/08/2025

🎉🐾 We Have a Winner! 🐾🎉

What a spook-tacular Halloween season! 👻🧡 We were blown away by all the creativity, truly amazing costume entries this year! Every single pet brought their A-game. 🐶🐱✨

After tallying votes from Facebook and Instagram, it was a very close race. (Seriously, it came down to just a few votes! 😱), The results are in… 🏆

🥇 1st Place: Dolce and Gabbana! Earning a $50 credit at March Animal Hospital!
🥈 2nd Place: Boo! Earning a $25 credit at March Animal Hospital!

A huge round of ap-paws to our winners and to everyone who participated! 🧡 And don’t forget, our Honorable Mentions deserve some love too! With so many paws-itively adorable and clever costumes, we couldn’t let those go unnoticed. Keep an eye out for our Honorable Mentions post coming soon, it’s too cute to miss! 🎃🐾

11/05/2025

🎃👻 It’s Voting Time! 👻🎃

Wow! You all outdid yourselves this Halloween! We had so many paws-itively adorable, spooky, and silly costume entries that we had to narrow it down to our top picks. 🐾✨ Keep an eye out for our Honorable Mentions post!! 🧡

Now it’s your turn to help crown our Halloween Costume Champion! 🏆

👇 How to vote:
Comment your favorite pet’s name below- that’s your vote! 💬🐶🐱
Get those votes in before end of the day [11/6/25]

🏆Winner will be announced [11/7/25] and may the best dressed pet win! 🧡🕸️

11/01/2025

We hope every one had a Happy Howl-oween!🎃

📸Don't forget to submit your pet's pictures!! 📸
You have until the end of the day 11/1 to submit your furry friends BOO-tiful costume pics.

Voting will start 11/3 and will end 11/7.
So make sure to vote for your favorites in the comments!

You can post your photos:
-In the comments here on Facebook
-Our Instagram
-Our March AH app
-Our Email: Csrs.mah@gmail.com

Our top pics will be posted to our Facebook and Instagram for voting and we will contact the winners. 🏆

🎃🐾 Howl-o-ween Costume Contest! 🐾🎃

Calling all spooky, silly, and adorable pets! 👻🧙‍♀️🦇

It's that time of year again, March Animal Hospital is hosting our Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest! Dress up your furry friend in their most paws-itively boo-tiful costume for a chance to win March AH gift certificates and be featured on our page!

🥇First place prize: $50 voucher to March AH
🥈Second place prize: $25 voucher to March AH

📸 Submit photos/Come in: Now through October 31st
🗳️ Voting: Early November on our Facebook and Instagram
🏆 Winners announced: Early November

📍How to Enter:

Dress up your pet in their Halloween best

Snap a cute photo or come in to the office during normal business hours.

If sending a photo to us: you can send to our email CSRS.MAH@gmail.com, to our March AH app, or tag us with

Let the ghoul times roll, we can't wait to see your costumed companions! 🎭🐶🐱

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from March Animal Hospital! 🐾👻

As you and your pets get ready for a night of spooky fun, we wanted to share some Halloween safety tips to keep your furry friends safe from all the candy and treats! 🍬🕸️

🍬 Keep Candy Out of Reach:
While it’s tempting to share your Halloween goodies with your pets, chocolate, xylitol (a sweetener found in sugar-free gum and candies), and hard candies can be dangerous or toxic to pets. Always keep candy in a secure place away from curious paws!

👻 Watch Out for Wrappers:
Those colorful candy wrappers can be a choking hazard, especially for smaller pets like dogs or cats. Make sure to dispose of wrappers properly and monitor your pets if candy is around.

🎃 Treat Your Pets Right:
Instead of candy, treat your pets to pet-friendly snacks like carrot sticks, dog-safe peanut butter, or special Halloween-themed treats designed just for them! 🐕🍖

🕸️ Safe Trick-or-Treating:
If you’re taking your dog out for Halloween fun, make sure they’re visible and safe. Glow-in-the-dark collars or reflective gear will keep them easy to spot in the dark!

⚠️ Emergency Plan:
If your pet does consume candy (especially chocolate or anything toxic), call your vet immediately or reach out to an emergency pet poison hotline. The sooner you act, the better!

We hope you and your pets have a fun and safe Halloween! 🕷️🎃 Keep the spooky fun going, but always keep their health and safety top of mind!

10/29/2025

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! 🐾

Today’s all about celebrating our beloved feline friends! Whether they’re kittens, seniors, or somewhere in between, let’s give extra love to the cats who make our lives brighter.

❤️ Tips for a Healthy Cat ❤️

Vet Check-Ups: Regular visits keep your cat healthy and happy.

Healthy Diet: Feed them high-quality food for energy and wellness.

Playtime: Keep them active with toys and interactive games.

Dental Care: Don’t forget about those pearly whites!

Grooming: Regular brushing keeps their coat shiny and healthy.

🐾 Show Us Your Cats! 🐾
Share your adorable cat pics with us by tagging ! Let’s make this National Cat Day purrfect! 😻💕

10/24/2025

🦠 Parasites Are Active Year-Round! 🐾

Parasites like fleas, ticks, and heartworms don’t take a break when the weather cools down. In fact, they’re active in temperatures above freezing (32°F), meaning your pet needs protection all year long! 🍂🌞

Why Year-Round Protection Matters:

🪳Fleas and Ticks can thrive even in colder weather, especially in protected outdoor areas like yards or in heated homes.

🦟Heartworms can still be transmitted by mosquitoes, even when it's chilly, as long as the temperature is above freezing.

🪱Intestinal Parasites remain a risk, as they can be spread through soil, water, or contact with other animals.

Keep Your Pet Protected:

Make sure your pet is on monthly parasite preventatives year-round!

Regular vet visits for parasite screenings help ensure your pet stays safe from hidden dangers.

Don’t let the cold fool you, parasites are active anytime it’s above 32°F. Keep your pet protected 365 days a year! 🐾💚

10/17/2025

😳🐾 I thought the vet was going to be so scary! The table looked tall, the tools looked shiny, and I gave my best “uh oh” eyes…

But then something amazing happened: the nice humans used Fear Free tricks to help me feel calm. They gave me gentle pets, spoke softly, let me check things out at my own pace, and distracted me with tasty treats. Before I knew it, everything was done, and I felt so brave! 🎉

Now I know the vet isn’t a place to be scared of, it’s a place where people care about me, help me stay healthy, and always make sure I leave with extra snacks 🍪💕

10/15/2025

🐾 Happy Vet Nurse Week! 🐾
This week, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our hospital, our amazing veterinary nurses! 💉🐶🐱
From monitoring anesthesia, giving vaccines, assisting doctors, to comforting nervous pets (and their humans), our nurses do it all with skill, heart, and a whole lot of love. 💚

To show our appreciation, we’re having a week full of fun themes and a whole lot of SPIRIT! 🎉 Check out how we’re celebrating:

🦁 Favorite Animal Day – From lions to lizards, our staff dressed as their favorite creatures (and yes, some of us chose patients!).
🕺 Decade Day – From roaring '20s flapper flair to groovy '70s bell-bottoms, we time-traveled in style.
😴 PJ Day – Because saving lives is exhausting! Comfy, cozy, and still caring.
💚 March AH Spirit Day – Repping our hospital pride with matching colors and logos!
🎄 Favorite Holiday Day – From Halloween to Christmas, we celebrated the holidays we love most!

👏 Thank you to our nurses for their compassion, knowledge, and dedication. You make a difference every single day and this week, we celebrate YOU! 💚🐾

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day: The Power of Pets for Your Well-Being 🐾💚

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the incredible impact pets have on our mental health! 🐶🐱

Did you know that simply spending time with your furry friends can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression? Studies show that interacting with pets can release oxytocin (the “feel-good” hormone), lower cortisol (the stress hormone), and boost your mood overall. Whether it's snuggling with your cat, going for a walk with your dog, or just being around your pet, they offer unconditional love and support that can be a huge comfort during tough times.

Pets can help create routines, encourage exercise, and provide companionship, especially for those feeling isolated or stressed. Their simple presence reminds us to stay grounded and be in the moment. 🧘‍♀️

Take a moment today to thank your pets for all the love they give you, whether it’s through their wagging tail, comforting purrs, or joyful antics. They’re more than just animals; they’re mental health superheroes! 🦸‍♂️🐾