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My Pet Ate Something Silly: Common Toxicities and Their Treatment

August 10, 2026

Our homes abound with toxins that could harm our pets, from chocolate to spring lilies to the forgotten rodenticide in the garage. Therefore, emergency veterinary clinics see a steady stream of toxicity cases, and the…
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a veterinary student performs a neuter surgery on a pet at the University of Illinois. Photo by Fred Zwicky

Factors Affecting Whether, How, and When to Neuter Your Pet

March 24, 2025

“Spay” and “neuter” are words frequently heard by owners of a new puppy, kitten, dog, or cat visiting the veterinary clinic. While spaying or neutering may be a requirement when adopting from a shelter and…
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dog outdoors with eyes shut and mouth open

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Oral Tumors in Dogs and Cats

February 28, 2025

Bad breath in pets is often dismissed as just an unfortunate quirk. But what if that odor is actually a warning sign of something serious? Oral tumors in dogs and cats can drastically impact a…
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Tobias Ellis examines a horse's hoof to determine the best type of shoe for it.

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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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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Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

August 26, 2024

Just like human athletes, athletic horses undergo a combination of physical demands, impacts, and repetitive stress that makes them prone to injury and lameness. Dr. Annette McCoy, an equine surgeon at the University of Illinois…
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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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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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Preventive Health

My Pet Ate Something Silly: Common Toxicities and Their Treatment

Factors Affecting Whether, How, and When to Neuter Your Pet

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Oral Tumors in Dogs and Cats

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

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

Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

Prevention and Testing Keep Pets Safe from Heartworm, Lyme Disease

How to Prepare for Your New Puppy

Winter Safety for Dogs

Horses Get Gastric Ulcers

Experts Advise, Offer New Vaccination for Pet Rabbits

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My Pet Ate Something Silly: Common Toxicities and Their Treatment

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