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Get to Know Stephany Lewis
April 10, 2026 / Get to Know

Dr. Stephany Lewis is the Director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic and a clinical assistant professor. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I’ve been here since June of 2023! I moved…
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Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Dogs

March 30, 2026 / In the News

Commercial-News (Danville, Illinois; March 30) – Brent Von Schaumburg, a resident in emergency and critical care medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, says “Heat-related illness occurs when a dog is unable to effectively dissipate…
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Cancer Treatment for Pets and People

March 30, 2026 / In the News

Illinois Alumni (University of Illinois Alumni Association magazine; Spring 2026) – Translational research and clinical oncology trials led by Dr. Tim Fan are highlighted in an article entitled “Brighter Future.” Some cancers in pets are…
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How Can a Spring Run Cause a Dog to Overheat?

March 25, 2026 / General News

When the first warm stretches of spring arrive, pets and people alike head outdoors, eager for fresh air after a long winter. While a brisk run or country drive can sound invigorating to a dog…
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Research Spotlight: Taejoon Won

March 25, 2026 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My research is all about immunology, particularly autoimmune responses in the heart….
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Update on Egg-Bound Turtle at Iowa Nature Center

March 20, 2026 / In the News

Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA; March 19) – The turtle at Nahant Marsh Education Center in Davenport, Iowa, that needed surgery to save her life has successfully undergone the procedure, thanks to the generosity of 96 donors who contributed…
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Origins of First Animal Poison Hotline

March 19, 2026 / In the News

ASPCA News (March 17) – This week is National Poison Prevention Week, an annual observance established by Congress in 1961 to raise awareness of the dangers of poison and how to prevent harmful exposures. Dr….
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Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Dogs

March 17, 2026 / In the News

Commercial-News (Danville, Illinois; March 15) – Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, chief of staff of the Dr. John A. Coyne South Clinic at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, explains the diagnosis and management of…
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Pesto the Opossum Grows Up

March 16, 2026 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 5) – Pesto the Virginia opossum first appeared on ciLiving as a tiny baby and has now grown into a curious and playful adult! Pesto is an ambassador animal at the Wildlife…
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