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Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog, a monthly post to talk about mental health and its role in Veterinary Medicine. I guess before doing that I should tell you a bit about myself and how I came to be doing this work. My name is Becky Murray, and I am licensed as both a veterinary…
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The holiday season is a time of celebration and lots of activity. If you have a pet in the house, the extra activity, decorations and added temptations could result in an injury and a trip to your veterinarian. Here are eight holiday pet safety tips. Take extra steps when decorating. Anchoring the tree, securing light…
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Note: We first published this information in November of 2015. As we continue to see more coyote attack victims in our emergency room, it is more important than ever to share this information. By Jennifer Herring, DVM, MS, DACVECC – Urban coyote attacks are a growing concern in the Chicago area. Small breed attacks are generally…
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Note: We first published this information in November of 2015. As we continue to see more coyote attack victims in our emergency room, it is more important than ever to share this information. In the past month, Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) has seen four dogs through our emergency department for treatment after being attacked by…
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By Kathy Mordini Two weeks ago, Max received his first chemotherapy treatment. He responded in his normal uncatlike manner – like it was a party – and proceeded to charm the entire Oncology Department. If you’ve dealt with chemotherapy before you know that getting the treatment is the easy part. What happens next is generally…
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By Kathy Mordini It looked like a harmless bump behind Max’s ear that was about the size of a pimple. It appeared this summer, disappeared, then reappeared again. When Max was in for his annual wellness check, his vet was concerned. “It may be nothing, but it could be a mass…
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Fourth of July is a fun summer holiday for most families with parades, cookouts and fireworks on their agenda. Unfortunately, the noise, crowds and change of routine make it a difficult day for many pets. If you plan in advance, these Fourth of July pet safety tips can make the day less stressful for your…
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