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Non-Surgical Treatment for Bladder Stones: Cystoscopic Laser Lithotripsy
November 17, 2025

A new minimally invasive treatment option called cystoscopic laser lithotripsy is changing the game for pets with bladder and urethral stones. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is among the first veterinary hospitals in…
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Do CBD Supplements for Pets Work?

November 07, 2025

Now that a majority of states have legalized medical, and in many cases recreational, marijuana, veterinary emergency rooms are seeing more cases of pets with accidental exposure to marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the cannabinoid in marijuana…
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Seeking Better Treatment for Blastomycosis

June 06, 2025

As summer arrives, more pet owners get outdoors with their dogs to hike and explore. Unfortunately, this may result in an uptick of blastomycosis cases, a fungal disease common in the Midwest. Dr. Jennifer Reinhart,…
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Horses Get Gastric Ulcers

November 10, 2023

Horses of every discipline and lifestyle may develop ulcers in their gastrointestinal tract, leading to poor appetite, poor performance, and possible colic. Dr. Rebecca Bishop, an equine veterinarian who is completing a PhD at the…
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What Monoclonal Antibodies Can Do for Your Pet

November 06, 2023

You go to the vet’s office with your dog who is having allergy issues … again. After an exam, the veterinarian recommends a new monoclonal antibody therapy. One injection once a month sounds too good…
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