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When Skin Infections Keep Coming Back: Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats

January 2, 2026

Skin issues are one of the most common reasons pets end up at the vet. For many itchy dogs and cats, the underlying problem is pyoderma, a bacterial infection of the skin. According to Dr….
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What Pet Owners Should Know about Tularemia

May 08, 2025

When squirrels in Urbana started mysteriously dying last month, public health officials quickly traced the culprit: tularemia. While this bacterial disease may not be top of mind for most pet owners, it should be—especially during…
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An Australian shepherd named Odyssey looks at the camera on a fall day

Four Heart Abnormalities Add up to Tetralogy of Fallot

April 23, 2025

A puppy born with a rare heart condition—Tetralogy of Fallot—got a second chance at life, thanks to a collaboration involving a visiting veterinary heart surgeon and the cardiology and surgery teams at the University of…
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A Twist of Fate: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs

April 04, 2025

Do you own a gentle giant … a Great Dane, Doberman pinscher, Weimaraner, or Irish setter? These big-hearted breeds are known for their loyalty and laid-back charm, but their deep-chested conformation also carries a hidden…
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a veterinary student performs a neuter surgery on a pet at the University of Illinois. Photo by Fred Zwicky

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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Art the mule gets a chiropractic adjustment from Dr. Catherine Foreman-Hesterberg

Chiropractic Therapy for Animals

March 14, 2025

Veterinary chiropractic is a holistic approach to health and wellness and a popular technique for pain relief, mobility, and injuries. Animals of all shapes and sizes (even bearded dragons!) can be candidates for chiropractic treatments….
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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Oral Tumors in Dogs and Cats

February 28, 2025

Bad breath in pets is often dismissed as just an unfortunate quirk. But what if that odor is actually a warning sign of something serious? Oral tumors in dogs and cats can drastically impact a…
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A wet dog wrapped in a towel sits in a bathtub.

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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French bulldog shaking its head from allergies

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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When Skin Infections Keep Coming Back: Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats

What Pet Owners Should Know about Tularemia

Four Heart Abnormalities Add up to Tetralogy of Fallot

A Twist of Fate: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs

Factors Affecting Whether, How, and When to Neuter Your Pet

Chiropractic Therapy for Animals

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Oral Tumors in Dogs and Cats

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?

Pet Allergies: From Head Shakers to Bottom Scooters

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When Skin Infections Keep Coming Back: Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats

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