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The Case of the Broken Toenail

August 13, 2026

Broken toenails are a regular occurrence for the veterinarians who staff the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. But Jesse, the two-year-old Boykin spaniel, was a special case….
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FDA Alert on Flea Medications

October 22, 2018

What Pet Owners Need to Know The FDA recently alerted the pet-owning and veterinary public about the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class….
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New Dog Flu Is Here to Stay

July 30, 2018

Canine Influenza H3N2 Spread Across U.S. A new strain of canine influenza made headlines in 2015 when it first appeared in the United States, sickening hundreds of dogs in Chicago. It took less than three…
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Avoid Hot Weather Hazards for Dogs

July 02, 2018

Dehydration, Heatstroke Are Preventable Ironically, the dog days of summer—the hottest time of the year—are not always good for dogs. Dr. Jennifer Reinhart, a specialist in veterinary internal medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary…
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Lives Intertwined: Pets, People, and ‘One Health’

June 18, 2018

Pet Ownership Benefits People “One Health” is a term used to convey the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health. In their recent book, Beyond One Health: From Recognition to Results, coeditors Drs. Jack Herrmann…
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Dog’s Painful Growths between Toes Removed by Laser

June 04, 2018

Interdigital cysts are fairly common Poor Ares was in pain. The three-year-old Doberman Pinscher had sores between his toes on all four paws when he came to see Dr. Jason Pieper, a veterinary dermatologist at…
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Pet’s Sudden Paralysis in Spring May Be ‘Spinal Stroke’

April 30, 2018

Spinal Strokes May Follow Strenuous Activity With the long, cold winter coming to an end, dogs and their owners are longing to get outside and enjoy the warmth. However, a beautiful day of activity outside…
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Register in April for the National Service Animal Eye Exam

April 09, 2018

Register Online, Then Call Illinois for Appointment Every May since 2008, veterinary ophthalmologists across the country have volunteered their time to provide free eye examinations for service animals. The annual event, which is organized by…
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Shining a Light on Radiation Therapy for Pets with Cancer

April 03, 2018

Radiation makes cancer cells unable to reproduce In the fight against cancer, doctors for people and pets have a range of weapons in their arsenal. Alone or in conjunction with surgery and chemotherapy, radiation therapy…
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Animal Rehabilitation Plans Tailored to the Patient

March 12, 2018

Plans’ Success Depends on Implementation at Home Physical rehabilitation for animals is the process of evaluating and managing patients with painful or functionally limiting conditions caused by illness or injury. Carrie Chandler-Harrison is a certified…
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The Beneficial Side of Pets’ Bacterial Microbiome

February 11, 2018

‘Think of bacteria as our friends’ Dr. Patrick Barko has spent the past three years studying a rapidly evolving field that he believes will soon be at the forefront in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment…
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Dogs

The Case of the Broken Toenail

FDA Alert on Flea Medications

New Dog Flu Is Here to Stay

Avoid Hot Weather Hazards for Dogs

Lives Intertwined: Pets, People, and ‘One Health’

Dog’s Painful Growths between Toes Removed by Laser

Pet’s Sudden Paralysis in Spring May Be ‘Spinal Stroke’

Register in April for the National Service Animal Eye Exam

Shining a Light on Radiation Therapy for Pets with Cancer

Animal Rehabilitation Plans Tailored to the Patient

The Beneficial Side of Pets’ Bacterial Microbiome

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The Case of the Broken Toenail

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