April 2023

Dr. Stephany Lewis, professor of zoological medicine and director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza a Threat to Pets?
January 9, 2025 / General News

The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans. In an interview with…
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Dr. Canaan Shores with dog, Gabbie

Get to Know Canaan Shores

April 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Canaan Shores pictured above with dog, Gabbie, began as an instructor and service head for Urgent and Convenient Care in August of 2022. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I…
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Students on the Move in March

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

March was an action-packed month for Illinois veterinary students. They hosted the international symposium of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) from March 16 to 19. More than 900 registrants participated in opportunities to…
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Disease Considerations in Hunting Dogs

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Hunting occurs worldwide for purposes of food acquisition, control of wildlife populations, elimination of pest animals, and sport. Working-level hunting breed dogs are intense, high-drive dogs that will work despite severe illness or pain. Their…
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Faculty Spotlight: Sophia Topulos, DVM

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Topulos is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised just outside of Boston, Mass. (So, yes, I am a die-hard Red…
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