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Category: impact Four tips for creating a pet-friendly garden , articleGardening offers the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and make your yard prettier. Here are some ways to create a safe garden you and your pets can enjoy.
Date: May 19, 2025 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Lilies and cats: A deadly combination , articleLilies may be beautiful, but they are extremely toxic to cats — even small exposures can be fatal — so pet owners should keep them out of their homes and gardens.
Date: Apr 03, 2025 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Senior cat health alert: Recognizing hyperthyroidism , articleHyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for cats middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners.
Date: Mar 13, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Love languages: Understanding how your pet communicates , articlePets' body language depends on context, but here are a few quick tips to help owners decode it for better understanding.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Keeping the peace: A guide for happy pets and houseguests over the holidays , articleHouseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 - -
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Category: impact The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , articleWhile you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 - -
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Category: impact The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , articleThere are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.
Date: Dec 01, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Understanding diabetes in pets , articleNational Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Spooktacular pet safety: Unique Halloween tips for pet owners , articleAs Halloween approaches and you start decorating your home with jack-o'-lanterns and spooky decorations, it's important to consider how this festive season might affect our furry friends.
Date: Oct 15, 2024 - -
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Category: impact How to have a happy hike with your pet , articleVeterinary clinician Michael Nappier suggests carrying water, food and first aid and starting with short, easy, flat trails, with few people or pets around.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Rabies Awareness: Protecting Your Pets and Family , articleWorld Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Why all dog owners need to know about leptospirosis , articleLeptospirosis, known colloquially as "lepto," lives in wet environments and can be spread through the urine of infected animals.
Date: Sep 10, 2024 - -
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Category: impact How to keep your pet’s coat healthy , articleNutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Is your pet stressed? , articleStress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.
Date: Jul 01, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Why preventive medicine is key to pet health , articleRegular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Allergies in dogs and cats are nothing to sneeze at , articleSpring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too.
Date: May 20, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Lyme Disease in Dogs: What Dog Owners Should Know , articleAs Lyme disease cases rise in the United States, not only humans are at risk; dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness. The disease's spread is facilitated by ticks, which thrive in tall grasses and wooded areas and symptoms in dogs can range from fever and joint pain to more serious conditions like kidney damage if left untreated.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Things you need to know before you bring home your new puppy , articleNational Puppy Day is March 23, but we like to celebrate all year long. If you’ve decided to add a puppy to your life, here are some things you need to keep in mind to make sure your puppy is set up for success.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays , articleCelebrating the holidays can bring a lot of joy, but it can also endanger the health of your furry companions. It’s important to be aware of pet health hazards — especially around the holidays, when the home is filled with new sights and smells like decorations and holiday meals.
Date: Dec 08, 2023 -