Welcome to Colonial Manor Animal Hospital
Dr. David Ihrke, Dr. Joe DeMoor, Dr. Amber Ihrke and staff are committed to bringing you and your pets better health by practicing the science of Veterinary Medicine. Homer Glen based Colonial Manor Animal Hospital is a family business founded in 1965 by Dr. George Ihrke
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Fleas, the Frustrating PestConsider the following scenario: You arrive home from a long flight from a wonderful, two-week vacation. As you drive home, you remind yourself the boarding kennel is already closed and you have to ...
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Home Dental CareHome dental care for your cat or dog has the same goal as home dental care for yourself, to remove dental plaque. Plaque is the sticky, whitish film with the bad taste and offensive odor that accumula...
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Rescue DogsAmong the many heroes in the days and weeks following September 11 were search and rescue dogs. These dogs and their handlers were brought in from all over the country to help at the New York and Wash...
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The Incredible Sense of Smell in the DogThere are many ways in which people and dogs are similar, but an area in which dogs are much superior is in their olfactory ability, or their sense of smell. Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than ...
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Traveling with Your PetTraveling with your pet can be rewarding but challenging if not enough preparation has been made. Planning will help your trip go smoother and should include acquiring any paperwork that is needed c...
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Food allergies occasionally occur in dogs and cats. They usually manifest themselves as itchy skin, ear infections, chronic vomiting, or diarrhea. If you suspect that your pet may have a food allergy,...
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