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Broken Toenail Needs Extra Care
August 31, 2026 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 30) – Jesse’s medical history suggested he has a blood-clotting disorder as well as a cardiac condition. Animals with cardiac conditions are at higher risk when it comes to sedation. Jesse’s history meant…
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Uterine Infection in Pets Needs Immediate Action

July 14, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (July 13) – “Pyometra is an infection of the uterus, commonly a bacterial infection,” explains Dr. Alyssa Baratta-Martin, a primary care veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. These infections can escalate…
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Outgoing President of AVMA an Illinois Alumna

July 11, 2025 / In the News

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (July 11) – “I truly value the connections I have made throughout my career in veterinary medicine,” writes Dr. Sandra Faeh. “From my veterinary school days at the…
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New Options for Congenital Heart Disease in Small Dogs

July 09, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common congenital heart defects in dogs. While minimally invasive transcatheter occlusion is now considered the gold standard for treatment, very small dogs, particularly those weighing under…
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Research Spotlight: Ratnakar Singh

July 09, 2025 / Comparative Biosciences News

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? I study how certain genes and molecular pathways control cancer cells’ sensitivity…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Storage and Handling of Insulins

July 09, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Insulin therapy plays a critical role in the management of diabetes in both dogs and cats. Insulin is available in various formulations, including vials, pens, and cartridges. Different types of insulins are supplied in different…
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Staff Spotlight: Laura Russman, CF

July 08, 2025 / Practitioner Updates

Russman is a farrier. Tell us about your background. I’ve spent the past 18 years around horses. I’ve done anything from riding to working as a groom, managing, and training. After finishing with my associate’s…
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