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FIP in Cats: A Diagnosis with New Hope
September 22, 2026

For years, feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP, was one of the most devastating diagnoses a cat owner could hear. The disease was considered nearly always fatal, with few options available once a cat became sick….
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The Lump That Changes: Mast Cell Tumors

August 24, 2026

Many dog owners discover a lump simply by petting their dog. It may feel small, soft, or harmless, making it tempting to watch it for a while and mention it at the next routine visit….
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The Case of the Broken Toenail

August 13, 2026

Broken toenails are a regular occurrence for the veterinarians who staff the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. But Jesse, the two-year-old Boykin spaniel, was a special case….
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The Case of the Egg-Bound Box Turtle

July 21, 2026

Oneida the ornate box turtle, a beloved ambassador animal at the Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport, Iowa, came to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a life-threatening condition: egg binding. With the…
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What to Feed Your Pet Bird

May 08, 2026

Many pet birds are parrot species: macaws, amazon parrots, cockatoos, lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets, and more. In the wild, these birds eat a variety of plants and seeds. But what’s the best diet for the parrot…
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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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Treatment Options for Lymphoma in Cats

April 17, 2026

A cancer diagnosis for a pet can feel devastating. However, advances in veterinary medicine mean there are more options than ever to extend and improve a pet’s quality of life. Dr. Natrine Cheuk, a medical…
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