Pet Columns, Office of Public Engagement, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

U of I logoCollege of Veterinary Medicine

Home · Birds · Cats · Dogs · Equine · General · Livestock · Reptiles · Wildlife · Subscribe to Pet Columns

Pet Columns - Dog Articles


Sort by title

When a Hypothyroid Dog Really Isn't
When the Eye Has Left Its Orbit
No Sugar for Your "Sweetie" if it has Diabetes
Spot-On Flea and Tick Treatment Q&A
With a "Ruff" Here and a "Woof" There, Dog Parks Sweep the Nation
We Brush Ours, So Why Not Theirs?
Stop Itching!
Can Fido Have Food Allergies?
Arthritis and Antioxidants: A Surgeon's Search for New Treatment
Caring for the Canine Senior Citizen
Break Out the Bifocals
No Fireworks for Fido
Does Fido Really Need that Vaccine?
Please Mom (or Dad), Don't Go!
Need a New Elbow?
Working for Your Love, Not the Money
Words You Don't Want to Hear
Rabies Still a Health Threat to Dogs
It's Time to Shape Up, Pup!
The Reasons Behind the Puddles on Your Floor
Elbow Dysplasia: A Tale of Two Elbows
Thanksgiving Tips Your Dog Will Thank You For
Hyperparathyroidism: A Condition on the Rise?
Exercising With Your Pet
A Twisted Stomach is a Life-Threatening Problem
Before Visiting the Dog Park
There's Hope for Thunder-Phobic Dogs
The OB/GYNs of the Dog World
Don't Leave Dogs Unattended With Chew Treats
Wheelchairs for Dogs Offer Chance at an Active Life
Big Dogs are Predisposed to Bone Cancer
Fast Facts on Canine Influenza
Surgery Can Relieve Dogs' Dry Eyes
Brain Exercise Keeps Older Dogs Sharp
A Bad Year for Lepto?: Water-Borne Menace
Affects Dogs, Horses, Humans

Breeding Is Not for "Fun and Profit"
Dog's Itchy Skin Can Indicate Allergy
Dogs' Disc Problems can be Treated
Before Visiting the Dog Park. . .
Hypothyroidism, or Just Plain Obesity?
Chemical Sterilization a New Option for Male Puppies
Separation Anxiety: A Destructive Mental Illness
Does My Dog Need Dependsᆴ?
Elbow Dysplasia: When Fido's Funny Bone Makes Him Limp
Don't Underestimate the Importance of the Proper Training Collar
First Rate Food Choices for Fido
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy: A New Solution to an Old Problem
Hip Dysplasia: Treatment Options for Large Dogs
Bladder Stones: An Uncomfortable Problem
Cushing's Disease: A Threat to Older Dogs
Some Dogs Think Fourth of July Festivities are for the Birds!
This Summer, Take Cody and Max Along for the Ride
Degenerative Joint Disease and Your Limpy Pooch
Some Dog Owners Bank on Artificial Insemination
Sending Your Dog the Wrong Message?
Cutting Edge Technique Cures K-9 Heart Defect
Bloat is a Tricky Problem for Dogs
Is Your Dog's Mind Going to the Dogs?
Kidney Copes With Chronic Renal Failure
Dogs That Make a Difference
Hit the Road with Cody and Max
Don't Lose Sight of Glaucoma
Lifestyle Changes Relieve Pet's Arthritis Pain
Yearly Physicals Good for Pets
Best to Prevent Kennel Cough
Successful Treatment Likely for Dogs with Torn
Options for Your Pet's Hip Dysplasia
Vaccinations for Your Puppy
Aging Pet Needs Extra Care
To Have or Not to Have Testicles
Doggoned Separation Anxiety
Blastomycosis--Fungal Disease Common in Outdoor Dogs
Running, Walking, or Racing: Exercising With YourPet
Definitive Diagnosis Can Be Difficult in Cushing'sDisease
Through the Eyes of Your Canine
Planning for Healthy Puppies
Itchy Dogs
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Rest and Surgery Can Help Dogs with Disk Disease
Let No Lump or Bump Go Unchallenged
Bone Cancer Research for Dogs May Benefit People
Why Does My Dog Eat Feces?
Pacemakers for Pooches: A Surprisingly Feasible Option for Older Dogs
Update on Canine Bone Cancer
When Epilepsy Strikes: Signs and Treatments for Dogs
Preparedness Can Lower Risk and Severity of Pet Injuries
CHF, Not a New Sports Drink
Hypothyroidism Can Slow Down Older Dogs
Properly Conditioned Dogs Make Great Hiking or Running Companions
Wobbler's Syndrome in Dogs
Fungal Infection Can Invade Dog's Body
Puppies Need Extra Protection against Canine Parvovirus
Have Dogs Tested for Canine Brucellosis Before Breeding
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Unbalanced Diet, Table Scraps Can Cause Pancreatitis in Dogs