Chris Beuoy

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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Dean Constable poses with a dozen or so vet students in front of gate with large Block I logo

The State of the College, 2024

April 03, 2024 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. If you attended one of our recent alumni receptions at national veterinary meetings, you probably heard me speak about what’s been going on…
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A veterinarian holds a stethoscope to the nostrils of a bulldog

Spare Flat-faced Pets the Respiratory Distress

March 29, 2024 / Research News

The demand for bulldogs and other flat-faced pets is at an all-time high. According to the American Kennel Club, from 2006-2016, the number of registered bulldogs and French bulldogs in the U.S. increased by 60%…
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The Circadian Rhythms of Degus

March 28, 2024 / In the News

Unexpected Elements (BBC Radio; Feb. 22) – Dr. Megan Mahoney answers a question from a listener about how circadian rhythms in pet degus may impact their life expectancy. Note: Dr. Mahoney‘s segment begins around 37:30….
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End-of-Life Decisions for Pets

March 26, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 10) – Euthanasia allows pet parents and veterinarians to provide a peaceful end to a pet’s pain and suffering. But the decision to pursue it may be difficult for owners because of conflicting…
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