Welcome to Colonial Manor Animal Hospital

Dr. David Ihrke, Dr. Joe DeMoor, Dr. Amber Ihrke, Dr. Debra Anello 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. Since then, our staff has provided cutting edge medicine and surgery for small and exotic animals in  Homer Glen and surrounding areas. Colonial Manor Animal Hospital is a full-service Veterinary Hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients. In addition we strive to be welcoming, informative, and supportive  for our clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Colonial Manor Animal Hospital  offers Homer Glen and the surrounding animal community with preventative medicine, dentistry, orthopedic surgery, comprehensive rehabilitation services, laser surgery, radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, video endoscopy, boarding and most other pet needs.  We are open for appointments seven days a week. Our facility enables you to make one stop for all your pet's medical care. 

Featured Articles

Fitting Fiber into Fido's Food Bowl

Fiber is important because it helps dogs feel full, supports natural, healthy digestion and aids in moving material through their digestive tract. Is there fiber in your pet's food bowl with each ...

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Is Your Pet In Pain?

There are ways to know when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and Dr. Ihrke will identify and help your pet resolve any pain that may be present. Your pet’s response to pain will help ...

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Why Your Guinea Pig Needs Vitamin C But Your Dog Doesn’t

At Colonial Manor Animal Hospital, we all need to eat a complete and balanced diet. We feed our dogs and cats food developed by companies that study their nutritional needs, but if you study the ...

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Keep Cats Moving and Grooving

Keeping your cat active can help it burn calories and use muscles, tendons and ligaments that may often be seen catnapping. Burning calories is important for your cat. The more your cat moves and ...

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Family Friends Aren't Always Furry - Think of Feathery Friends!

Your home may be one of the many households enjoying a bird as a pet. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that birds, though not nearly as popular with Americans as cats or dogs, ...

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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Ihrke believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventi ...

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Veterinary Topics

• We Help Your Pet With
  • Arthritis
  • Bloat & Gastric Torsion
  • Canine Distemper
  • Cancer
  • Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
  • Dentistry
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Epilepsy
  • Feline Distemper
  • Fleas
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Parasites
  • Obesity
  • Mites
  • Luxating Patella
  • Leptospirosis
  • Heartworm
  • Hookworm
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Rabies
  • Roundworms
  • Salmonella
  • Tapeworms
  • Ticks
  • Vertigo or Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome
  • Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV)
  • Liver Shunt
  • Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  • Seizures
• Choosing Your Pet
  • Birds
    • African Grey Parrots
    • Budgies
    • Canaries
    • Cockatiels
    • Lovebirds
    • Zebra Finches
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Ferrets
    • Ferret Health
    • Food & Housing
    • Behavior & Training
  • Rabbits
    • Food & Housing
    • Handling & Restraint
  • Reptiles
    • Lizards
      • Bearded Dragons
      • Blue Tongued Skinks
      • Green Anoles
      • Leopard Geckos
    • Snakes
    • Turtles
      • Box Turtles
      • Red Eared Sliders
      • Tortoises
• Finding Your Pet
  • Animal Shelter
  • Breeder
  • Pet Shop
  • Rescue Agency
• Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Bringing Your Pet Home
  • Exams, Vaccinations, Etc.
  • Obedience & Training
• Living With Your Pet
  • Grooming
  • Seasonal Care
  • First Aid
  • Travel
    • Planning and Preparation
    • Travel by Airplane
    • Travel by Car
    • Travel by Bus or Train
    • Camping with Pets
  • Saying Goodbye
    • The Decision
    • The Next Step
    • Help & Support
  • Mealtime
  • Recognizing Illnesses
• Today's Veterinarian
  • What We Do
  • What We Learn
  • You & Your Vet
  • The Veterinary Approach
• Vetopedia
• Video Newsroom
  • Health Topics
    • Itching Pets
    • Veterinary Ophthalmology
    • Generic Flea Products
    • Down & Dirty on Fleas
    • Dental Care For Pets
    • Senior Pets
    • Overweight Pets
    • Pain Management in Pets
    • Controlling Ticks
    • High Blood Pressure in Dogs
    • Battling Canine Cancer
    • Feline Retro Viruses
  • Technology and Science
    • Cloning Pets
    • Stem Cell Relief
    • Hi Tech Veterinary Medicine
    • Laparoscopic Surgery
    • Pet Microchips
    • Veterinary Acupuncture
    • The Cutting Edge... Laser Surgery for Pets!
    • Fresh Breath and Straight Teeth
  • Other Interests
    • Online Pet Pharmacies - Saving Money or Risk to Your Pets?
    • LabraDoodle
    • Pet Proofing Your Home
    • Avoiding Dog Bites
    • People Food for Pets
    • Puppies and Kittens as Holiday Gifts?
    • Strange Things in Pets Stomachs
    • How Pet Food Is Made
    • Traveling with Pets
    • Winter Dangers for Pets
    • Helping Your Pet Keep His Cool This Summer
    • Pet Internet Sources
    • Purebred Rescue Groups

Member Topics

• Newsletter Library

• Client Survey
• Pets4Kids
  • Online Games & Quizzes
  • Printable Games & Puzzles
  • Wellness Coloring Book
• PetTV
  • The Bird Dance
  • Star Wars Pets