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Veterinary Today (podcast of ISVMA; April 24) – Dr. Matthew Allender, director of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab and clinical veterinarian at the Brookfield Zoo, discusses his field research with the wild turtle population of Illinois….
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Helping Wildlife Young

April 17, 2023 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; April 13) – Leaders from the Wildlife Medical Clinic explain when wild babies may need the help of a wildlife professional and when the babies are probably fine. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/ciliving-stories/ciliving/wildlife-medical-clinic-at-illinois-what-to-do-if-you-find-orphaned-critters/

Dr. Sarah Allison Profile

April 17, 2023 / In the News

News-Gazette (April 16) – Veterinarian is just one of the titles on the CV of Dr. Sarah Allison, a University of Illinois alumna and 17-year UI employee. As director, she oversees the Division of Animal…
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When to Visit the Urgent Care Service

April 10, 2023 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; April 10) – Dr. Canaan Shores sees dogs and cats through the urgent and convenient care service at the university’s Veterinary Medicine South Clinic. He and his dog Gabbie visited WCIA to explain how the…
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Human Medicine Not for Pets

April 10, 2023 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (April 6) – Dr. Lauren Forsythe, veterinary pharmacist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, said she sees owners bringing their animals to the hospital because they gave them medicine meant for people. Animals have…
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Hospital Treats Cat Injured in House Fire

April 06, 2023 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (April 5) – Emergency personnel performed lifesaving measures on the cat, including giving it oxygen, and were able to revive it. The cat was taken to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary…
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Shortage of Veterinarians in Rural Illinois

March 27, 2023 / In the News

Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Jacksonville, Ill., March 26) – The number of veterinarians practicing in rural areas is declining at the same time veterinary schools are turning out more graduates than ever. “It’s a geography problem,” says…
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French Bulldogs Popular, Problematic

March 16, 2023 / In the News

Forbes (Jersey City, N.J.; March 15) – In an article about the French bulldog usurping the Labrador retriever as the most popular dog breed in the U.S., it was noted that French bulldogs suffer from…
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Cataract Surgery for Dogs

March 14, 2023 / In the News

Forbes Advisor (March 13) – According to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine “dog breeds that are predisposed to cataracts include cocker spaniels, poodles, Boston terriers, schnauzers, Labrador retrievers, and Shih-Tzus, among others….
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Protect Wildlife Babies in Your Yard

March 10, 2023 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; March 8) – Dr. Danielle Lang and Sydney Olivera, from the Wildlife Medical Clinic, offer tips on how to keep baby bunnies, birds, and more safe from hazards this spring. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/ciliving-stories/ciliving/yard-safe-tips-for-wildlife-with-university-of-illinois-wildlife-medical-clinic/