University of Illinois Extension

Archives for October 2007

October 19, 2007
Shape Up, Pup!
Ashley Mitek

The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital has created a program to counter the increasing number of overweight pets in the United States. Shape Up, Pup! is a program run by veterinary surgeon Dr. Ann Johnson, and Kim Knap, a certified veterinary technician and canine rehabilitation practitioner. The experts at Shape up, Pup! meet with you and your dog to tailor a weight loss plan that fits your needs.

Ashley Mitek is a veterinary medical student at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and Cat’s Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.

 
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October 5, 2007
Degenerative joint disease
Dr. Amy Fischer, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Degenerative joint disease is a condition in which arthritic changes following a primary problem in a joint lead to intermittent lameness.  Moderate exercise and weight management are essential tools in helping dogs minimize the effects of degenerative joint disease. 

Dr. Amy Fischer is a Teaching Associate in the Companion Animal Biology and Humane Education program, Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, pets.ansci.uiuc.edu/outreach. Lyrics of Wild Kitty (podtrailer) and Cat’s Chasing Butterflies (podintro) by Marc Gunn, www.catdrinkingsongs.com; All music is traditional.

 
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