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Tracheal Stents: The Next Step in Treating Tracheal Collapse
March 6, 2026

Like a diligent dog owner, when you notice that your pet begins coughing after moments of excitement or after dinner, you concernedly call your veterinarian to schedule an appointment. At the clinic, the doctor diagnoses…
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Never Give Medications for People to Pets

September 19, 2025

If your pet is hurting, it may be tempting to slip two acetaminophen tablets into some peanut butter or wet food. After all, that’s what the bottle tells you to do, right? In reality, medications…
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Blocked Cats: An Emergency for Male Cats

July 10, 2025

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if your pet’s problem can wait till your primary care veterinary clinic has an open appointment or if it needs to be seen right away. Dr. Canaan Shores, who heads…
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Seeking Better Treatment for Blastomycosis

June 06, 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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Healthy Habits for Pet Rabbits

May 31, 2025

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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Is My Pet Having Seizures?

May 20, 2025

Your pet gazes into space, wobbles, and maybe even falls over. Is it a seizure? A stroke? Or something else? Dr. Rose Peters, a veterinary neurologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, explains…
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