Practitioner Updates

Dr. Martins is a clinical assistant professor in the anesthesiology service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I attended veterinary school. After graduating, I completed a small animal rotating internship…
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A proptosis refers to a sudden protrusion of the globe from the orbit. While they can appear quite scary, with some preparation they can easily be addressed. The number one question that you as a…
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Parvovirus is one of the most common causes of illness and mortality in dogs worldwide. It is a highly contagious, po­tentially fatal disease that prevents cells of the intestinal lining from absorbing nutrients, retaining fluids,…
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Kellie Gard is the clinical service coordinator for the small animal orthopedic surgery service.  Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in the Champaign area. Between fostering dogs, adopting stray cats, and…
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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the sole conduit for water and other nutrients entering the body. It sustains diverse populations of microorganisms. The liver and pancreas serve important roles in digestion, modulating intestinal microbial growth,…
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Normal blood clotting and clot breakdown are essential for organ and tissue function and for healing from injuries. Though somewhat less frequent in horses than in small animals, disorders of coagulation (inadequate or excessive coagula­tion)…
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Dr. Aghili is a clinical assistant professor in the emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, and attended the University of British Columbia for my…
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