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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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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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Non-invasive Therapies Aid Healing in Veterinary Rehabilitation

January 24, 2025

Most pet owners know about vaccines, monthly preventive medicines, and surgeries to keep their pets in good health. “Rehabilitation” may be a less familiar—and less widely available—veterinary treatment option. At the University of Illinois Veterinary…
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The Right Treatment Plan for Your Pet? One You Can Carry Out

January 06, 2025

You notice that your dog has been scratching more than usual lately and his skin seems red and sensitive. You intend to see the veterinarian, but with all the holiday chaos going on, weeks pass…
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Maple’s Murmur: A Chihuahua Sees a Heart Specialist

November 27, 2024

Maple’s owners noticed a problem. Their nine-year-old Chihuahua started to have a dry, hacking cough three to four times a day, mainly in the morning. After coughing for 5 to 10 seconds, Maple would make…
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Here Come the Holidays! Are You and Your Pet Ready?

November 04, 2024

If the sounds of school bells, crunching of leaves underfoot, and touchdown celebrations has not yet alerted you, summer has ended and fall festivities loom on the horizon. Dr. Canaan Shores, a veterinarian who heads…
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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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Soot and Shepard both contracted Feline Infectious Peritonitis

A Tale of Two Kitties: Feline Infectious Peritonitis

September 13, 2024

This is the story of Soot and Shepard, two male cats born to the same litter and adopted by a loving family. Tragically, Soot was lost to an unexpected and unnamed disease in April 2024….
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Pet Allergies: From Head Shakers to Bottom Scooters

August 30, 2024

When your allergic pet gnaws on her haunch or licks his feet incessantly, the habit might annoy you just as much as it does the pet. Some furry friends go their entire lives without suffering…
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Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

August 26, 2024

Just like human athletes, athletic horses undergo a combination of physical demands, impacts, and repetitive stress that makes them prone to injury and lameness. Dr. Annette McCoy, an equine surgeon at the University of Illinois…
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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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The Lump That Changes: Mast Cell Tumors

If the Shoe Fits, You’ve Got a Good Farrier

Non-invasive Therapies Aid Healing in Veterinary Rehabilitation

The Right Treatment Plan for Your Pet? One You Can Carry Out

Maple’s Murmur: A Chihuahua Sees a Heart Specialist

Here Come the Holidays! Are You and Your Pet Ready?

Care and Feeding of Your Pet Fish

A Tale of Two Kitties: Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Pet Allergies: From Head Shakers to Bottom Scooters

Lameness in Athletic Horses: What Can Be Done About It?

Why Did the Vet Student Catch the Turtle?

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