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FAQs on Pet Obesity
April 24, 2026

Did you know that, along with dental disease, excess weight is one of the most common conditions noted in routine veterinary exams? About 60% of pets in the United States meet the diagnostic criteria for…
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Treatment Options for Lymphoma in Cats

April 17, 2026

A cancer diagnosis for a pet can feel devastating. However, advances in veterinary medicine mean there are more options than ever to extend and improve a pet’s quality of life. Dr. Natrine Cheuk, a medical…
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Spring Pasture-Induced Colic in Horses

March 30, 2026

Colic is one of the most common and serious equine emergencies. In horses, colic refers to abdominal pain that arises from gastrointestinal issues such as gas and impaction (blockages). As springtime approaches, horse owners must…
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Do You Have a Dog that Needs a Spay?

January 16, 2026

Experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital want to improve outcomes for female dogs by making their most common surgical procedure—the spay—less painful. Dr. Laura Marti, a veterinarian pursuing specialization in small animal…
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