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Tracheal Stents: The Next Step in Treating Tracheal Collapse

March 6, 2026

Like a diligent dog owner, when you notice that your pet begins coughing after moments of excitement or after dinner, you concernedly call your veterinarian to schedule an appointment. At the clinic, the doctor diagnoses…
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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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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 Young, Healthy Dogs for Study to Address Canine Diabetes

September 26, 2025

Area dog owners, here’s your chance to contribute to an important advance in animal health and get a free evaluation of your own pet’s health status! Experts at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary…
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Step into the ‘Museum’ Where Veterinary Medicine Comes to Life

September 03, 2025

Every year, the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a day of learning, hands-on activities, and fun for the whole family. This year’s Vet Med Open House…
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Two dogs that had legs amputated due to cancer "ring the bell" indicating they have completed treatment, surrounded by caregivers and owners

More Than a Limp: Understanding Osteosarcoma in Dogs

August 06, 2025

When it comes to aggressive cancer in dogs, few diagnoses carry the emotional weight and effect on quality of life that osteosarcoma does. Most commonly affecting large and giant breeds, this cancer tends to target…
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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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Four Heart Abnormalities Add up to Tetralogy of Fallot

April 23, 2025

A puppy born with a rare heart condition—Tetralogy of Fallot—got a second chance at life, thanks to a collaboration involving a visiting veterinary heart surgeon and the cardiology and surgery teams at the University of…
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Soot and Shepard both contracted Feline Infectious Peritonitis

A Tale of Two Kitties: Feline Infectious Peritonitis

September 13, 2024

This is the story of Soot and Shepard, two male cats born to the same litter and adopted by a loving family. Tragically, Soot was lost to an unexpected and unnamed disease in April 2024….
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