Pets and Animals
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Innovative, noninvasive therapies offer pets a paw up on recoveryJan 30, 2025 5:37 pm - Cutting-edge shockwave and pulsed signal therapies at the University of Illinois Veterinary Hospital aid pet healing and reduce arthritis pain by kick starting the body's own repair processes.
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Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
Jan 28, 2025 8:11 am - Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches.
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‘A moment in nature’: Why coyotes may be more visible this time of yearJan 26, 2025 9:00 pm - They are always among us but coyotes may be more visible in coming months as they leave home and search for mates.
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More than 1,000 dogs compete in AKC show at Lake County FairgroundsJan 25, 2025 2:23 pm - More than a thousand dogs and their owners competed for prizes during the Cool Cluster Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday.
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As population soars, here’s where you can spot bald eaglesJan 24, 2025 4:34 pm - If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived. The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunity to see them in action.
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Birding expert aims to make gull identification less intimidatingJan 22, 2025 7:36 am - Gull expert Amar Ayyash of Orland Park seeks to make gull identification less intimidating through his new guide covering North America's 36 species.
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Maple Park horse sanctuary at risk of losing home without major donations
Jan 19, 2025 8:35 am - With their farm on the market and a barn full of animals in their care, leaders of Maple Park animal rescue Casey’s Safe Haven are scrambling to raise funds or be faced with an “unthinkable” decision.
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Lincoln Park Zoo seal, flamingo die from bird flu
Jan 16, 2025 2:50 pm - Bird flu is being cited as the cause of the recent deaths of a Chilean flamingo and harbor seal at Lincoln Park Zoo, the zoo announced.
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Anderson Humane’s wildlife education programs offer hands-on learningJan 14, 2025 9:04 pm - Get behind-the-scenes access to Anderson Humane's wildlife rehabilitation efforts through educational tours and programs promoting conservation.