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Important Tips from Penn Vet to Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
Lisa Murphy, VMD, professor of toxicology, and Deborah Mandell, VMD, Service Head of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and…
This Super Common Dog Owner Habit May Be Shaving Years Off Your Pet’s Life (link is external)
Dr. Katie Krebs talks about canine obesity and what owners can do to help.

6 Must-Know Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips from Penn Vet
Thanksgiving is all about food, family, friends, and fun — but for your pets, it can be a minefield of dangerous treats and holiday hazards. To make sure your furry…
Levothyroxine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dose Monitoring (link is external)
Dr. Rebecka Hess comments on the use of this drug to treat hypothyroidism.
How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control? (link is external)
Dr. Carlo Siracusa post-pandemic behavior changes in dogs and their owners.
Can honeybees and dogs detect cancer earlier than technology? (link is external)
Drs. Cindy Otto, Clara Wilson, and Amritha Mallikarjun comment on canine cancer detection.
Cats are better at word association than human babies are, study finds (link is external)
Dr. Carlo Siracusa comments on this research.

In the Office with Dr. Deborah Silverstein
Get to know Professor of Emergency & Critical Care Deborah Silverstein.
Is My Cat Happy? Here’s the Shocking Answer (link is external)
Dr. Anna Mukhina talks about feline communication.
New study sheds light on lily toxicity in cats; outpatient treatment may be viable option (link is external)
Dr. Erica Reineke discusses new insights into the treatment of cats exposed to toxic lilies.