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WCIA-TV (Feb. 26) – A critically ill red-tailed hawk that was admitted to the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic has made an “incredible recovery.” Because his anemia and low blood protein were so severe,…
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Airway Obstruction Not Just for Pugs

February 20, 2026 / In the News

Gizmodo (Feb. 20) – “As a surgeon routinely treating some of the most affected dogs and cats with BOAS, I agree that an individualized approach to identify and treat pathology in each pet is best…
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Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

February 16, 2026 / In the News

Danville (Illinois) Commercial News (Feb. 14) – “Cushing’s disease is caused by chronic, excessive exposure to cortisol,” explains Dr. Alyssa Baratta-Martin, a primary care veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana….
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Acne Can Affect Dogs and Cats

January 30, 2026 / In the News

Discover Magazine (Jan. 29) – While acne is largely a human-specific disease, dogs and cats can develop forms of acne, too. Dogs get acne on their muzzles when bacteria build up in hair follicles, cats…
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Ambassador Turtle to Have Surgical Removal of Egg

January 30, 2026 / In the News

Quad City News (WHBF-TV; Jan. 29) – Oneida, a box turtle and animal ambassador at Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport, Iowa, visited the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a CT scan that…
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Why You Should Spay Your Guinea Pig

January 26, 2026 / In the News

News-Gazette (Jan. 25) – Dr. Mariana Sosa Higareda, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital who specializes in zoological medicine, recommends the spay procedure for young guinea pigs as an important part…
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K-9 Officer Evaluated After Crash

January 19, 2026 / In the News

WAND-TV (Jan. 17) – A Champaign County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputy and police service dog were treated and released after a crash Friday night. The police service dog riding in the squad vehicle was transported…
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