Practitioner Updates

Withdrawing medication from an injectable vial is something that many of us now do unconsciously. However, when teaching others or reviewing your technique, it is important to ensure that you are maintaining sterility and using…
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Dr. Marrow is a clinical assistant professor in the zoological medicine service. Tell us about your background. I earned my DVM from the University of Illinois in 2007 with the goal of becoming a boarded…
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Unused medications can come from a variety of sources in veterinary medicine. There may be medication left over after the expiration date. The treatment plan may have changed, leaving the client with a medication that…
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Dr. Jenica Haraschak is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal emergency and critical care service. Fluid therapy is one of the most common therapies prescribed in veterinary medicine. To create a fluid therapy…
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Dr. Frazier is an instructor who leads the Spay-Neuter, Community Outreach and Shelter Medicine service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Tell us about your background. I received my veterinary degree from Universidade Estácio de Sá…
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Examples of the Penrose drain (top) and Jackson Pratt drain (bottom) before and after placement. By Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Drains are used commonly in small animal patients for a variety of indications: to…
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Traditional therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) pain management in felines consists of weight loss, exercise, acupuncture, medical-grade massage, or pharmacological measures, including NSAIDs, gabapentin, or tramadol. A multimodal approach is recommended to improve quality of life,…
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Dr. Peters is clinical assistant professor of neurology. Tell us about your background. My family moved frequently when I was young, so after living in Champaign-Urbana for 10 years of undergraduate and graduate training, this…
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