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Seeking Better Treatment for Blastomycosis
June 6, 2025

As summer arrives, more pet owners get outdoors with their dogs to hike and explore. Unfortunately, this may result in an uptick of blastomycosis cases, a fungal disease common in the Midwest. Dr. Jennifer Reinhart,…
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[veterinarians examine dog's eye]

Don’t Overlook Dry Eye in Dogs

December 23, 2019

Most common eye problem in dogs Tears have an important role in keeping the eye healthy. They cover the cornea and wash away debris and infectious agents. They even have germ-fighting properties! When the eye’s…
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[pet tarantula]

When Your Pet Has Eight Legs

December 10, 2019

Tarantulas May Live 10 to 30 Years Not all “furry friends” have fur. Some people choose tarantulas as their family companion. Dr. Krista Keller, a board-certified specialist in zoological medicine at the University of Illinois…
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[dog in a car]

Traveling with Pets: Know the Rules

December 08, 2019

Pet travel is regulated “Most people consider pets as family members and often bring their pets with them when traveling,” says Dr. Adriana Roman-Muniz, a veterinary medical officer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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[deuces walking 2 days after surgery]

I-Loc: Bone Fracture Repair Option Comes to Illinois

November 12, 2019

Two Days After Surgery Deuces Was Walking Dr. Danielle Marturello, a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery, brought an innovative option for fracture repair with her when she recently joined the University of Illinois College…
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[Dr. Mallory Kanwal and a canine dental patient]

COHAT: More Than a Pet Dental Cleaning

September 09, 2019

Pet Dental Care Improves Quality of Life When an animal visits the veterinarian for a dental cleaning, the procedure is often referred to as a “dental.” Dr. Mallory Kanwal, a second-year resident in the dentistry…
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[outdoor cats can get rabies]

Rabies in Skunks, Bats, and Cats, Oh My!

September 03, 2019

In U.S., More Cats Than Dogs Test Positive for Rabies September 28 is World Rabies Day, a day to raise awareness about rabies virus and promote prevention and control efforts worldwide. But how much do…
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[Francisco the betta fish]

Francisco the Fish Visits the Vet

July 24, 2019

Seek Help If Your Fish Exhibits Abnormal Behaviors Of course you’d take your cat or dog to see a veterinarian when there’s a health concern. But what do you do when your sick pet is…
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