Pet Columns

Moose the rabbit has his own room with all the things he needs in it.

Think rabbits make a good starter pet because they are inexpensive, low-maintenance, and stoic? Toni Kim, a veterinary student at the University of Illinois and a House Rabbit Society educator, wants to dispel common misconceptions…
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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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Orange and blue discus fish in an aquarium.

Care and Feeding of Your Pet Fish

October 24, 2024

Fish are the perfect starter pet for kids and adults, right? Well, it may not be as simple as you think. To avoid mishandling and other problems that result in the needless death of the…
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a student holds two turtles trapped for a health monitoring study

Why Did the Vet Student Catch the Turtle?

August 19, 2024

Every spring and summer, students from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine venture into Illinois forests and waterways to save the world … one turtle at a time. The veterinary students work in…
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