Addison Animal Hospital LTD

🐾IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE FROM ADDISON ANIMAL HOSPITAL🐾

We want to keep our Addison Animal Hospital family informed about a temporary change to our schedule.

🩺Dr. Stocks will be on leave beginning October 18, 2026, and is tentatively expected to return December 1, 2026.

During his leave, you can still count on our team to be here for you and your pets! ❤️

🐾Dr. Chouhan will be working most days and continuing to provide care for our patients.

🐾Relief veterinarians will also be assisting our hospital during this time to help maintain appointment availability and provide continued veterinary care.

📅TEMPORARY WEDNESDAY CLOSURE

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2026, we will be CLOSED on Wednesdays, tentatively through Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

This temporary Wednesday closure will allow us to adjust our staffing and scheduling while continuing to provide the quality care our patients deserve.

📌Please plan ahead!
If your pet is due for vaccines, wellness care, medication refills, or another routine appointment during this timeframe, we encourage you to schedule early as appointments may be more limited than usual.

We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support during this temporary transition. While our schedule may look a little different for a few weeks, our commitment to you and your pets remains the same. 🐶🐱❤️

Thank you for being part of the Addison Animal Hospital family!🐾

📞 630-543-9500
📍 951 W. Lake St., Addison, IL

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🐾🐶HOW MANY DIFFERENT MASTIFF BREEDS ARE THERE?🐶🐾

When you hear the word “Mastiff,” you might picture the classic English Mastiff—but did you know there are many different Mastiff breeds and Mastiff-type dogs from around the world? 🌎❤️

Although they can look very different, these breeds often share the same traits that make Mastiffs so special: loyalty, courage, devotion, and BIG personalities!

🐾MEET THE MASTIFF FAMILY!🐾

🇬🇧 English Mastiff
The classic gentle giant! Massive, powerful, and known for being calm and devoted to their families.

🇮🇹 Cane Corso
An athletic Italian guardian known for intelligence, loyalty, and confidence.

🇪🇸 Spanish Mastiff
A huge, powerful livestock guardian originally developed to protect flocks from predators.

🇫🇷 Dogue de Bordeaux
Also known as the French Mastiff, this muscular breed is affectionate, loyal, and unmistakably wrinkly! ❤️

🇹🇷 Kangal Dog
A powerful Turkish livestock guardian known for its courage, independence, and protective instincts.

🇧🇷 Fila Brasileiro
A large Brazilian working breed known for its strong guarding instincts and devotion to its family.

🇯🇵 Tosa
A Japanese breed developed as a powerful working and sporting dog, known for its strength and dignified temperament.

🇿🇦 Boerboel
A strong South African guardian breed that is confident, intelligent, and deeply devoted to its family.

🇪🇸 Pyrenean Mastiff
A giant Spanish livestock guardian with a thick coat designed to withstand harsh mountain weather.

🇮🇹 Neapolitan Mastiff
Famous for its enormous size, loose skin, wrinkles, and unmistakable appearance! These dogs are typically devoted and protective companions.

🇵🇰 Bully Kutta
A large Mastiff-type breed originating from the Indian subcontinent, traditionally used as a working and guarding dog.

🇵🇹 Estrela Mountain Dog
A Portuguese livestock guardian that is strong, intelligent, loyal, and protective.

🐾FUN FACT: The word Mastiff isn't always used consistently around the world. Some breeds are officially named “Mastiff,” while others are considered Mastiff-type breeds because of their history, structure, and working roles.

From the English Mastiff to the Cane Corso, Neapolitan Mastiff, Boerboel, and beyond, these incredible dogs come in many shapes, sizes, coats, and personalities—but they all have one thing in common...

❤️THEY HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF DOG TO LOVE! ❤️

Which Mastiff breed is your favorite? 🐶🐾
Have a Mastiff or Mastiff-type dog at home? Post a picture in the comments and show off your gentle giant! 📸❤️

🏥 Addison Animal Hospital
Big dogs. Big love. Big personalities!🐾❤️

🐾❤️MASTIFF FUN FACTS & HEALTH SPOTLIGHT!❤️🐾

We’re continuing our Canine Breed of the Month with a closer look at the amazing Mastiff! These gentle giants may take up a LOT of space on the couch, but they also take up a huge place in their families’ hearts. 🥰🐶

🐾DID YOU KNOW?

🐕Mastiffs have an ancient history! Their ancestors date back thousands of years and were used as guardians and working dogs.

📏They’re BIG! Adult Mastiffs can weigh well over 100 pounds, with some individuals reaching 200 pounds or more.

❤️They’re often gentle giants. Despite their intimidating size, Mastiffs are typically known for being affectionate, loyal, calm, and devoted to their families.

🛋️They may think they’re lap dogs! Their idea of personal space can be very different from ours! 😂

🩺 MASTIFF HEALTH MATTERS

Because of their enormous size and rapid growth, Mastiffs have some special health considerations.

🦴 Joint health: Hip and elbow problems can occur in large breeds. Maintaining a healthy weight and providing appropriate exercise can help protect those joints.

⚖️ Weight management: Even a few extra pounds can put significant additional stress on a Mastiff’s joints. Ask your veterinarian about an appropriate diet and ideal body condition.

❤️ Heart health: Some Mastiffs can be predisposed to certain heart conditions, making regular veterinary examinations important.

🎈Bloat/GDV: Like other large, deep-chested dogs, Mastiffs can be at increased risk for gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly called bloat. This is a life-threatening emergency. Signs can include a distended abdomen, repeated unsuccessful attempts to vomit, restlessness, drooling, weakness, or collapse. Immediate veterinary attention is critical.

🌡️ Heat safety: Their large size means Mastiffs can become overheated, especially during hot or humid weather. Keep exercise moderate during warm weather and always provide access to fresh water and a cool environment.

🐾Regular veterinary care matters! Routine wellness exams allow us to monitor your Mastiff’s weight, joints, heart, dental health, and overall condition as they grow from a giant puppy into a giant adult!

Mastiffs may be big, but they deserve big preventive care too!❤️

Does your Mastiff have a funny habit that proves they have NO idea how big they are? 😂🐶 Tell us about them in the comments!

❤️Addison Animal Hospital
Big dogs. Big love. Big hearts.🐾

🐾🐶CANINE BREED OF THE MONTH: THE MASTIFF! 🐶🐾

Big body, big personality, and an even bigger heart! ❤️

This month, we’re putting the spotlight on the Mastiff, one of the largest dog breeds around—and one of the sweetest! Often called "gentle giants,” Mastiffs are known for their calm, loyal, affectionate personalities. Despite their impressive size, many are perfectly happy spending their day relaxing with their favorite people. 🥰

🐾Did you know? Mastiffs have a history that goes back thousands of years! They were used throughout history as guardians, working dogs, and companions.

🏡Mastiff care tips:
• Early socialization and consistent, positive training are important.
• Regular, moderate exercise helps keep them healthy without overdoing it.
• A balanced diet is especially important for these large dogs.
• Routine veterinary visits help monitor their joints, weight, heart, and overall health.
• Because of their size, keeping them at a healthy weight is especially important for reducing stress on their joints.

And, of course, Mastiffs may be HUGE, but they often don’t realize just how big they are when they’re trying to be a lap dog! 😂❤️

Do you have a Mastiff or another gentle giant in your family? We’d love to see them! Drop a photo in the comments and let us know their name! 📸🐾

❤️Addison Animal Hospital
Big dogs. Big love. And plenty of room in our hearts for them all!

🦷🐾 **DON'T MISS OUR 2026 PET DENTAL SPECIAL!** 🐾🦷

💙 Give Your Pet a Healthier Smile! 💙

Our dental promotion is underway, but appointments are filling up! If you've been putting off your pet's dental cleaning, now is the perfect time to schedule.

🗓️ Special runs through October 31, 2026!

🐶 DOGS

5 Years & Under — $495
Over 5 Years — $695

🐱 CATS

5 Years & Under — $485
Over 5 Years — $685

Our special includes a professional dental cleaning, scaling & polishing, complete oral examination, appropriate pre-anesthetic bloodwork, fluids, and medication to go home. Older patients receive additional bloodwork and anesthesia services as part of their special.

🦷 Why dental care matters:
Dental disease can cause painful teeth and gums, infections, tooth loss, and other health problems. Your pet may have dental disease even if they are still eating normally and acting like themselves.

⏰ DON'T WAIT! APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED.
Call us today to reserve your pet's dental appointment!

📞 630-543-9500
📍 951 W. Lake St., Addison, IL 60101
🌐 www.addisonvet.net

⚠️ Dental x-rays, tooth extractions, gingival flap removal, tooth filing, gingivectomy, and other medically necessary treatments are not included in the promotional pricing and will be charged accordingly. If additional treatment is needed, we will discuss our findings and provide an estimate before proceeding.

❤️ A healthier mouth can mean a healthier, happier pet! 🐶🐱

Addison Animal Hospital At Addison Animal Hospital, we provide compassionate, full-service veterinary care for dogs and cats in Addison, IL. From wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and behavioral counseling, our experienced team is committed to helping pets live healthier, happie...

🐱💙 Siamese Cats: More Than Just a Pretty Face! 💙🐱

We’ve been celebrating Siamese cats this month, but there’s so much more to this fascinating breed than their beautiful blue eyes and distinctive coloring!

✨ Here are a few more fun facts you may not know:

🧬 Their color is controlled by a unique gene! Siamese cats have a temperature-sensitive form of the tyrosinase gene, which affects pigment production. Cooler areas of the body develop darker fur, creating those famous “points” on their ears, face, legs, and tail.

👶 Siamese kittens can change dramatically as they grow! They are born very light in color because they develop in the warmth of their mother’s body. As they mature, their cooler extremities gradually become darker.

👂 Their ears aren't just adorable—they're part of their signature look! The Siamese breed is known for its large, triangular ears that give them an elegant and alert appearance.

🎯 They can be very active and playful. Many Siamese cats enjoy chasing toys, climbing, jumping, and interactive games. A bored Siamese may find its own entertainment—which isn't always the entertainment you had in mind! 😹

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦They often want to be involved in everything. Cooking dinner? They're watching. Folding laundry? They're supervising. Working at your desk? They may decide that's their desk now. 😂

😴 They still need plenty of rest! Even energetic cats can sleep 12–16 hours a day. Providing a comfortable, quiet place to nap is just as important as providing opportunities for play.

🦷 Don't forget their dental health! Siamese cats, like all cats, can develop dental disease. Regular veterinary examinations and an appropriate home dental-care routine can help protect those pearly whites.

🩺 And remember: Breed-specific traits don't replace individualized veterinary care. Your veterinarian can help create a wellness plan based on your cat's age, lifestyle, and individual needs.

💙 Siamese cats may be elegant, intelligent, curious, vocal, and occasionally a little mischievous—but that's exactly what makes them so special!

🐾 Siamese owners: What's the funniest or most mischievous thing your cat has ever done?

Tell us in the comments! 👇😹



One of the coolest things about Siamese cats is how their coloring can change as they grow—and Lady Guinevere is living proof! 😹

🐱💙 Siamese Cats: Beautiful, Brilliant & Full of Personality!💙🐱

Those striking blue eyes, sleek bodies, and unmistakable color points make Siamese cats one of the most recognizable cat breeds—but there’s much more to these beautiful cats than their appearance!

✨Did you know?

🐾They’re very social. Siamese cats often form strong bonds with their people and may follow you from room to room. They generally prefer being part of the action rather than being left alone for long periods.

🗣️ They LOVE to talk! Siamese cats are known for their distinctive, vocal personalities. Don't be surprised if your Siamese has plenty to say—and expects you to answer!

🧠They’re incredibly intelligent. These curious cats enjoy interactive toys, puzzle feeders, training, and activities that keep their minds busy.

💙Those blue eyes are part of the breed standard. Siamese cats have a genetic trait associated with their characteristic blue eyes and pointed coat pattern.

🌡️Their coloring is temperature-sensitive! Siamese kittens are born mostly white or cream because they are warm inside their mother's body. As they grow and their cooler extremities develop, the darker "points" on their face, ears, legs, and tail become more noticeable.

🏠They need enrichment. Climbing structures, scratching posts, window perches, toys, and regular interaction can help keep these active cats happy and healthy.

🩺Regular veterinary care is important. Like all cats, Siamese cats benefit from routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, and age-appropriate bloodwork.

❤️One thing is certain: A Siamese cat is rarely just a pet—they often become a very involved member of the family!

Do you have a Siamese cat at home? 🐱
Tell us their name and their funniest personality trait in the comments! 👇