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If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

February 3, 2025

Shoe shopping can be complicated. Is it the right color, style, brand, and fit? For horses, getting the right shoes is even more important and complicated. One shoe can mean the difference between a lame…
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A wet dog wrapped in a towel sits in a bathtub.

The Right Treatment Plan for Your Pet? One You Can Carry Out

January 06, 2025

You notice that your dog has been scratching more than usual lately and his skin seems red and sensitive. You intend to see the veterinarian, but with all the holiday chaos going on, weeks pass…
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A dog dressed in a sweater and an antler hat looks anxious.

Here Come the Holidays! Are You and Your Pet Ready?

November 04, 2024

If the sounds of school bells, crunching of leaves underfoot, and touchdown celebrations has not yet alerted you, summer has ended and fall festivities loom on the horizon. Dr. Canaan Shores, a veterinarian who heads…
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Orange and blue discus fish in an aquarium.

Care and Feeding of Your Pet Fish

October 24, 2024

Fish are the perfect starter pet for kids and adults, right? Well, it may not be as simple as you think. To avoid mishandling and other problems that result in the needless death of the…
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University of Illinois students visit Danville to help with a community medicine clinic

Prevention and Testing Keep Pets Safe from Heartworm, Lyme Disease

May 11, 2024

Is it really necessary to test your pets for certain diseases at the annual veterinary visit? And what about paying for vaccinations and monthly preventive medications? Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, director of Veterinary Medicine South Clinic,…
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A young bird receives care at the Wildlife Medical Clinic

When Does a Wildlife Baby Need Human Help?

April 11, 2024

This time of year, people begin to notice baby birds hopping on the lawn, while their pets begin to find hidden bunny nests. It’s orphan season, when wildlife have offspring and some of these offspring…
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Euthanasia: Why, When, and How to Say Goodbye to a Pet

February 21, 2024

Euthanasia allows pet parents and veterinary doctors to give a pet a peaceful end to its pain and suffering. The decision to pursue euthanasia, however, may be difficult for owners because of conflicting emotions and…
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Arnie from Chicago at an 8-week puppy visit

How to Prepare for Your New Puppy

February 01, 2024

Adding a new four-legged member to your family? Dr. Alyssa Baratta-Martin, a primary care veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine South Clinic in Urbana, explains what owners will likely encounter when bringing their…
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Fading Puppy Syndrome: When Puppies Fail to Thrive

November 27, 2023

Is there anything more sweet and cuddly than weeks-old puppies? Sadly, not every little pup lives long enough to start eating solid food. Dr. Alyssa Baratta-Martin, a veterinarian who recently joined the primary care service…
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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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General Care

If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

The Right Treatment Plan for Your Pet? One You Can Carry Out

Here Come the Holidays! Are You and Your Pet Ready?

Care and Feeding of Your Pet Fish

Prevention and Testing Keep Pets Safe from Heartworm, Lyme Disease

When Does a Wildlife Baby Need Human Help?

Euthanasia: Why, When, and How to Say Goodbye to a Pet

How to Prepare for Your New Puppy

Fading Puppy Syndrome: When Puppies Fail to Thrive

Horses Get Gastric Ulcers

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If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

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