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How Are Veterinarians Advancing Cancer research in Dogs, People?
July 1, 2025 / General News

People are beginning to realize that dogs share a lot more with humans than just their homes and habits. Some spontaneously occurring cancers in dogs are genetically very similar to those in people and respond…
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Top Tips to Ensure Your Pet Is Healthy

April 02, 2018 / General News

Illinois Healthy Pet Week is April 8-14, 2018 [row][column size=”6″] As part of Healthy Pet Week in Illinois, the College of Veterinary Medicine wants to help you keep your pet in tip-top shape. Get a leg…
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Pugs (and Other Pups) on Planes

March 14, 2018 / General News

Tips to Keep Pets Safe at 20,000 ft “Where’s the grass around here? Why am I in this carrier? Why are my ears popping at high altitudes?” If you think flying is stressful for people,…
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Winter Olympics Spur Influx of South Korean Dogs

March 13, 2018 / General News

Recent reports from the media have documented the growing number of dogs imported to the United States from South Korea after the Olympics. Veterinarians need to be asking themselves: What might these animals be bringing…
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Counselor’s Message to Students: It’s OK to Ask for Help

February 20, 2018 / General News

From challenging course loads to emotional stress related to pet euthanasia, veterinary medicine students can face a tough time during school. Kate Irwin, College of Veterinary Medicine’s first licensed clinical therapist (LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social…
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