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Bringing Open-Heart Surgery to Illinois: New Option Extends Pets’ Lives
November 6, 2025 / Giving Stories

It’s estimated that, by age 10, three in four small-breed dogs develop heart disease. They are especially susceptible to degenerative mitral valve disease. “Mitral valve disease is one of the most common and devastating heart…
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Dog Dodges Workout, Steals Spotlight

March 06, 2025 / General News

A pit bull terrier stole the hearts of–literally–millions online for his aversion to working out. The dog, named “Petri,” went viral for his sass and stubbornness. Petri, who has multi-joint osteoarthritis, was filmed during rehabilitation…
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Clinical signs of Herpesvirus Encephalitis

Equine Herpesvirus Encephalitis

March 04, 2025 / General News

Equine herpesviruses are very common in horses. While they most commonly cause mild respiratory signs, sometimes they can cause neurologic disease (herpesvirus encephalitis). Clinical signs of herpesvirus encephalitis include: The highest risk of disease spread…
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Get to Know Falkor Conroy

February 20, 2025 / Get to Know

Falkor Conroy, Audio Visualization Coordinator, began working at the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?March 28, 2024. Describe your role at the college.I’m the…
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