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a veterinary student performs a neuter surgery on a pet at the University of Illinois. Photo by Fred Zwicky

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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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Oncologists Study Immunotherapy to Combat Osteosarcoma

April 01, 2019

Study Uses High-Precision Radiation Technology Every year, 10,000 dogs in the United States are diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an extremely aggressive malignant bone tumor that typically occurs in a weight-bearing limb. Recently, Morris Animal Foundation funded…
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[curious cat]

Keep Your Medications Away from Pets

March 04, 2019

Or make emergency veterinary visit They say curiosity killed the cat, and it gets dogs into some bad situations as well. Curiosity often leads to disaster when pets find their way to human medications such…
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Simple Things Your Reptile Might Be Missing

February 25, 2019

The right environment, diet for your reptile According to the most recent statistics for pet ownership in the United States, 4.7 million households kept 9.4 million reptiles as pets in 2016. With the interest in…
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[bichon frise - allergies]

Got an Itch?

February 18, 2019

Itchiness Could Mean Allergies With winter’s dry air and cold temperatures, it’s no wonder everyone—including your furry friends—has dry skin! But unrelated to the weather, dry and itchy skin caused by allergies is a very…
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Every Day Is ‘One Health’ Day for Veterinarians

February 04, 2019

Improving health for people, animals, the environment [row][column size=”6″] As the pace of global change and growth continues to escalate, it’s increasingly recognized that the health of people, animals, and the environment is inextricably linked….
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[Dr. Stephanie Keating intubates a tiger]

Big Cat Care Requires Anesthesia

January 28, 2019

Illinois Anesthesia Team Helps Exotic Felines Think your cat is uncooperative during a veterinary examination? Image if your cat weighed more than 400 pounds and had three-inch-long teeth and claws! Unsurprisingly, lions, tigers, and other…
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[Dr. Devon Hague with patient]

I Think My Pet Had a Seizure. Now What?

January 07, 2019

Seizures have a wide variety of causes Seizures in pets can be scary for pet owners. Knowing what seizures look like and what to do when they occur can help put pet owners at ease….
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