May 2024

Kim Knap with a dog.

Kim Knap, Rehabilitation Specialist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, began working at the university in 2001. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started here in May of 2001. Describe your…
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Cicadas Not (Probably) Harmful to Pets

May 13, 2024 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (May 10) – Veterinarians with University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine say these insects aren’t toxic to cats, dogs, or humans. However, complications can still come if your furry friend eats cicadas….
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Why Are the Turtles Crossing the Road?

May 11, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; May 9) – Wildlife Medical Clinic program coordinator Sydney Oliveira brought ambassador animal Hazel, the eastern box turtle, to talk about why you might be seeing turtles out and about during mating and…
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Student Earns Veterinary Degree from Illinois

May 09, 2024 / In the News

Commercial-News (Danville, Ill.; May 7) – Kira Conklin, daughter of Lara Conklin and Shawn Conklin of Oakwood, Ill., graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree…
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Easing the Process of Saying Good-bye to Pet

May 07, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; May 6) – Krystal Newberry, a licensed social worker and former certified veterinary technician who works at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, offers insights into what to expect regarding pet…
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Prof. Emeritus Speaks on Employee Satisfaction

May 06, 2024 / In the News

Pig Progress (May 6) Professor Larry Firkins, a veterinarian attached to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the US, has a special interest in management matters and how culture in a pig-related work environment…
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Cicadas and Pet, Wildlife Safety

May 04, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (May 3) – Dr. Canaan Shores, DVM, head of the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, responded to a reader query sent to the Kathy’s Mailbag column….
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Dr. Felipe Martins

Faculty Spotlight: Felipe Martins, DVM, MSc

May 02, 2024 / 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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Yorkshire terrier with bulging red eye.

How to Prepare for a Proptosis

May 02, 2024 / Practitioner Updates

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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