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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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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Heart Disease in Dogs, New Trial

March 26, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 16) – Dr. Sumana Prabhakar, a veterinarian who is pursuing specialization in cardiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, helps explain dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a situation where a “big heart”…
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Bird Flu Virus Found in Cows, Milk

March 26, 2024 / In the News

New York Times (March 25) – A highly fatal form of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in U.S. cattle in Texas and Kansas, the Department of Agriculture announced on Monday. It is…
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Spring Cleaning for Wildlife Lovers

March 20, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 14) – Dr. Stephany Lewis, director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, and student volunteer Sarah Hollander share tips on how to support migrating birds and other wildlife during their…
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New Online CE Offerings for Veterinary, Animal Health Learners

March 12, 2024 / General News

The Online Programs and Extension unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine continues to expand online continuing education opportunities for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and others looking to expand their knowledge. The courses are self-paced and…
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Clinical Trial Addresses Dogs’ Chemo Side Effects

March 12, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 11) – Dr. Matthew Berry, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois, is conducting a clinical trial designed to evaluate the conventional approach to treating chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in dogs undergoing cancer…
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All about Tarantulas

March 01, 2024 / In the News

Discover Magazine (Feb. 28) – In captivity, pet tarantulas also need live food sources. According to the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign’s College of Veterinary Medicine, if you do find yourself caring for a tarantula,…
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