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FAQs on Pet Obesity
April 24, 2026

Did you know that, along with dental disease, excess weight is one of the most common conditions noted in routine veterinary exams? About 60% of pets in the United States meet the diagnostic criteria for…
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Why Is My Pet Vomiting? Here’s One Option

December 01, 2025

When you seek medical attention for your vomiting pet, your veterinarian may explore causes ranging from infectious diseases to toxic exposure to mechanical obstructions. But what if it turns out to be “none of the…
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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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Never Give Medications for People to Pets

September 19, 2025

If your pet is hurting, it may be tempting to slip two acetaminophen tablets into some peanut butter or wet food. After all, that’s what the bottle tells you to do, right? In reality, medications…
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Healthy Habits for Pet Rabbits

May 31, 2025

Think rabbits make a good starter pet because they are inexpensive, low-maintenance, and stoic? Toni Kim, a veterinary student at the University of Illinois and a House Rabbit Society educator, wants to dispel common misconceptions…
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Art the mule gets a chiropractic adjustment from Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg

Chiropractic Therapy for Animals

March 14, 2025

Veterinary chiropractic is a holistic approach to health and wellness and a popular technique for pain relief, mobility, and injuries. Animals of all shapes and sizes (even bearded dragons!) can be candidates for chiropractic treatments….
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If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

February 03, 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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