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The Great Pretender: Understanding Addison’s Disease in Dogs

March 24, 2026

Some diseases are loud and obvious. Others are quiet, vague, and easy to dismiss…until they aren’t. Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is one of the quiet kinds. It’s often called the “great pretender” because…
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Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): What Every Horse Owner Should Know

March 12, 2026

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) is a serious, sometimes fatal, viral disease of horses. It affects all equids, including horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, and zebras. Because there is currently no cure and infected horses remain carriers…
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Tracheal Stents: The Next Step in Treating Tracheal Collapse

March 06, 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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What to Know about Cognitive Decline in Older Dogs

March 02, 2026

We all hope for as many happy, healthy years as possible with our pets. The normal process of aging comes with some signs of slowing down, but a cluster of behavioral changes may indicate a…
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When Aging Isn’t the Answer: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

January 30, 2026

It’s easy to chalk up small changes in our dogs to aging. Maybe they’re drinking more water, asking to go outside more often, or losing a little hair. But in some cases, these subtle shifts…
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Do You Have a Dog that Needs a Spay?

January 16, 2026

Experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital want to improve outcomes for female dogs by making their most common surgical procedure—the spay—less painful. Dr. Laura Marti, a veterinarian pursuing specialization in small animal…
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When Skin Infections Keep Coming Back: Pyoderma in Dogs and Cats

January 02, 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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Reasons to Spay Your Guinea Pig

December 08, 2025

Most pet owners know the benefits of spaying female dogs and cats. Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus not only prevents unwanted pregnancies but also eliminates certain hormonal behaviors related to the heat cycle….
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Why Is My Pet Vomiting? Here’s One Option

December 01, 2025

When you seek medical attention for your vomiting pet, your veterinarian may explore causes ranging from infectious diseases to toxic exposure to mechanical obstructions. But what if it turns out to be “none of the…
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Non-Surgical Treatment for Bladder Stones: Cystoscopic Laser Lithotripsy

November 17, 2025

A new minimally invasive treatment option called cystoscopic laser lithotripsy is changing the game for pets with bladder and urethral stones. The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is among the first veterinary hospitals in…
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The Great Pretender: Understanding Addison’s Disease in Dogs

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA): What Every Horse Owner Should Know

Tracheal Stents: The Next Step in Treating Tracheal Collapse

What to Know about Cognitive Decline in Older Dogs

When Aging Isn’t the Answer: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

Do You Have a Dog that Needs a Spay?

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

Reasons to Spay Your Guinea Pig

Why Is My Pet Vomiting? Here’s One Option

Non-Surgical Treatment for Bladder Stones: Cystoscopic Laser Lithotripsy

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The Great Pretender: Understanding Addison’s Disease in Dogs

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