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AKC Canine Health Foundation (Oct. 14) – Eight semi-finalists were selected through a competitive review process conducted by 18 leading scientists in canine health, representing a wide range of expertise. Dr. Timothy Fan was nominated…
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New Treatments for Bone Cancer in Dogs

August 18, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 17) – “Osteosarcoma is cancer arising from bone,” explains Dr. Joanna Schmit, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. “It’s most common in large- or giant-breed…
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Free Webinar on Illinois Box Turtle Health

August 16, 2025 / In the News

Daily Herald (Aug. 13) – Explore the findings of the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at University of Illinois and how you can help box turtles with a free webinar “Saving the World, One Box Turtle at…
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Greyhound Recovers after 57-Day Stay in Hospital

August 11, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (Aug. 10) – Ten-year-old Bacchus the greyhound was attacked by three dogs and required extensive specialized wound care at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital. https://www.news-gazette.com/living/pets/pet-talk-saving-patient-bacchus-a-greyhound-s-57-days-in-recovery/article_3a7ab16c-9d3d-450b-878e-b1665f94c7f7.html Also in: * Commercial-News…
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Pamela Wilkins Receives Veterinary Research Award

August 04, 2025 / In the News

American Veterinary Medical Association (Aug. 1) – Dr. Pamela Wilkins (Cornell ’86) is the recipient of the AVMA Clinical Research Award. The award is given to an AVMA member who has made significant contributions to…
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Faculty Member Shares Memorable Campus Locations

July 30, 2025 / In the News

News-Gazette (July 30) – U. of I. professor Timothy Fan arrived at the University of Illinois in 1998. Today he serves as the assistant head for graduate studies and research in the Department of Veterinary…
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Blocked Cats Require Emergency Care

July 18, 2025 / In the News

Danville Commercial News (July 17) – “Blocked cat” is the layperson’s way of referring to what medically is termed a urethral obstruction. Dr. Canaan Shores, who heads the small animal urgent and convenient care service…
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