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Unexpected Elements (BBC Radio; Feb. 22) – Dr. Megan Mahoney answers a question from a listener about how circadian rhythms in pet degus may impact their life expectancy. Note: Dr. Mahoney‘s segment begins around 37:30….
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End-of-Life Decisions for Pets

March 26, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 10) – Euthanasia allows pet parents and veterinarians to provide a peaceful end to a pet’s pain and suffering. But the decision to pursue it may be difficult for owners because of conflicting…
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Heart Disease in Dogs, New Trial

March 26, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 16) – Dr. Sumana Prabhakar, a veterinarian who is pursuing specialization in cardiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, helps explain dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a situation where a “big heart”…
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Bird Flu Virus Found in Cows, Milk

March 26, 2024 / In the News

New York Times (March 25) – A highly fatal form of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in U.S. cattle in Texas and Kansas, the Department of Agriculture announced on Monday. It is…
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Spring Cleaning for Wildlife Lovers

March 20, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 14) – Dr. Stephany Lewis, director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, and student volunteer Sarah Hollander share tips on how to support migrating birds and other wildlife during their…
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Clinical Trial Addresses Dogs’ Chemo Side Effects

March 12, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 11) – Dr. Matthew Berry, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois, is conducting a clinical trial designed to evaluate the conventional approach to treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in dogs undergoing cancer…
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All about Tarantulas

March 01, 2024 / In the News

Discover Magazine (Feb. 28) – In captivity, pet tarantulas also need live food sources. According to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign’s College of Veterinary Medicine, if you do find yourself caring for a tarantula,…
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