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WCIA-TV (Feb. 26) – A critically ill red-tailed hawk that was admitted to the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic has made an “incredible recovery.” Because his anemia and low blood protein were so severe,…
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Hospital Introduces Advanced Laser Treatment for Bladder Stones

December 07, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Dec. 7) – The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is among the first veterinary hospitals in the U.S. to offer lithotripsy using state-of-the-art thulium fiber technology. “Historically, bladder stones were removed surgically or,…
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Caring for Flat-Faced Pets

November 20, 2025 / In the News

The Paw Report (WEIU-TV; November 17) – Dr. Heidi Phillips, small animal surgeon from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, explains what brachycephalic means and what problems affect flat-faced pets.

Pet Allergies, Explained

November 05, 2025 / In the News

The Paw Report (WEIU-TV; Nov. 4) – Dr. Stephanie Bruner, a veterinary dermatologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, talks about the diagnosis and treatment of allergies in dogs and cats.

Novel Heart Repair Surgery at Veterinary Teaching Hospital

October 28, 2025 / In the News

The Paw Report (Oct. 27) – Dr. Sara Lo, a veterinary resident in cardiology, tells host Kelly Goodwin about the transcatheter edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER) procedure to repair heart valve disease in dogs.

Study Says Low-Stress Handling Reduces Clinic Injuries

October 21, 2025 / In the News

Today’s Veterinary Business (Oct. 20) – A study co-authored by Dr. Gene Pavlovsky and published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association confirms that low-stress handling not only benefits pet patients but also significantly…
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