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Spring Pasture-Induced Colic in Horses
March 30, 2026

Colic is one of the most common and serious equine emergencies. In horses, colic refers to abdominal pain that arises from gastrointestinal issues such as gas and impaction (blockages). As springtime approaches, horse owners must…
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Reasons to Spay Your Guinea Pig

December 08, 2025

Most pet owners know the benefits of spaying female dogs and cats. Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus not only prevents unwanted pregnancies but also eliminates certain hormonal behaviors related to the heat cycle….
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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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What Pet Owners Should Know about Tularemia

May 08, 2025

When squirrels in Urbana started mysteriously dying last month, public health officials quickly traced the culprit: tularemia. While this bacterial disease may not be top of mind for most pet owners, it should be—especially during…
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Taking the U. (of I.) to the Zoo

May 05, 2025

Most animal patients seen by the specialists at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital are brought to the Urbana facility by their owners. However, clinicians and veterinary students also make “house calls” for animals…
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