Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center

Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center We are a three doctor, American Animal Hospital accredited full service veterinary hospital.
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We see dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and other exotic pets. Our pet bird practice is nationally recognized. In addition, we provide care for wildlife, working closely with licensed wildlife rehabilitators and animal control officers. We are also work with pet rescue/ humane organizations providing veterinary care.

11/14/2025

ALL parrots bite - please feel free to add your own reasons for yours.
Just remember it's not a contest 😉🤕

Yay Maggie!!!
11/14/2025

Yay Maggie!!!

ADOPTED!
Maggie, Umbrella Cockatoo, has been adopted! We have received several updates from her new family and it sounds like she has already made herself at home.

11/12/2025

Did you know ALL of these animals can get heartworms?

11/12/2025

Did you know that wild parrot species spend between 4-8 hours per day foraging? Peak foraging activity occurs in the early morning and late afternoon. In contrast, many captive parrots spend less than 1 hour per day foraging. Offering ample foraging enrichment is essential for both the mental and physical health of birds in captivity.


11/04/2025

🤣Sunday Morning Funnies!🤣

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11/04/2025

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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 20–26, 2025) reminds us that lead exposure is dangerous for both people and birds.

Even small amounts of lead can cause life-threatening illness in parrots, raptors, waterfowl, and other avian species. Common sources include:
🔹 Lead-based paints
🔹 Fishing tackle & sinkers
🔹 Bullets & ammunition
🔹 Imported toys, jewelry, or stained glass

As veterinarians, we play a vital role in raising awareness and protecting birds from this preventable threat. Together, we can help eliminate lead hazards from our homes, environment, and wildlife habitats.

11/04/2025

Heartworm is a bigger risk than you may realize.

11/04/2025

Does you bird dunk its food? Dunking is considered a foraging innovation in animals. Proposed functions of dunking food in a medium prior to consumption include: soaking, cleaning, flavoring, drowning prey, and transporting liquid. Dunking behavior has been reported in a group of captive Goffin’s cockatoos to soak dry food. In a newer observational study, captive Goffin’s cockatoos were found to dunk food in blueberry flavored soy yogurt more often than neutral yogurt with the likely function to flavor their food.

Learn more: Zewald JS, Auersperg AMI. Innovative flavoring behavior in Goffin’s cockatoos. Current Biology. 2025;35(5):1107-1112.


10/28/2025

Yes, heartworms are THIS scary! Protect your pets from these monsters! (Thanks to Adriano Vatto, who shared this photo by a 1st year LSU veterinary student several years ago.)

Frogs 🐸 need veterinary care too! We love seeing them in clinic! 💚
10/19/2025

Frogs 🐸 need veterinary care too! We love seeing them in clinic! 💚

Address

7278 N Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL
60714

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
2pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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(847) 647-9325

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We are a five doctor, American Animal Hospital accredited full service veterinary hospital. We see dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and other exotic pets. Our pet bird practice is nationally recognized. In addition, we provide care for wildlife, working closely with licensed wildlife rehabilitators and animal control officers. We are also work with pet rescue/ humane organizations providing veterinary care. Dr. Peter S. Sakas is the hospital director. He is a noted author having written numerous articles on pet care, written a text on pet bird medicine for AAHA and contributed to others. He frequently lectures to veterinarians and veterinary technicians, veterinary colleges, bird clubs, pet bird seminars, various animal related groups, local schools and other organizations.