News-Gazette (June 5) – Payton Gorham, a 14-year-old golden retriever, comes to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for rehab therapy every week. Kim Knap, a certified veterinary technician and canine rehabilitation specialist at the hospital, says “We see a lot of gray-faced goldens on Wednesdays, which we very much enjoy.” http://www.news-gazette.com/living/2016-06-05/pet-talk-golden-group.html
3Dprint.com (June 1) – Thanks to 3D printing technology and the collaborative effort between the University of Illinois students and experts, the veterinarians involved in the procedure are hoping to see this majestic eagle take a normal flight sometime in the very near future. University of Illinois Veterinarians Use 3D Printing to Help With Eagle’s...
Effingham Daily News (June 1) – Abbey L. Harding, DVM, recently completed a two-year continuing education program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary medicine designed to enhance the business, communication and planning skills of busy animal health professionals. http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/community/veterinarian-graduates-from-executive-veterinary-program/article_f39bbe69-65ce-5875-a7dd-cb6cacf1d04c.html Chronicle Times (Cherokee, Iowa; June 3) – Jack Creel, DVM, recently completed a two-year continuing...
News-Gazette (May 27) – Dog owners should be aware of the symptoms of the highly contagious respiratory illness and prepared to isolate a sick dog from other pets if necessary, according to Dr. Maureen McMichael, small animal and critical care chief for the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The UI Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, which...
Chicago Tribune (May 23) – Under a measure nicknamed “the beagle bill,” Sen. Linda Holmes started out wanting to require universities to offer healthy cats and dogs to rescue organizations when they are no longer needed for testing. But the legislation has stalled after heated debate at a hearing where universities led by the U....
Herald & Review (Decatur, Ill.; May 24) — A bobcat kitten struck by a car last fall has been released back into the wild following months of recovery at a wildlife center. She underwent surgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana. http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/indiana-bobcat-hit-by-car-is-released-following-recovery/article_e0bb4bcc-0b06-5a53-bcfe-e5e6be53bf19.html Also in: * Washington Times (May 25) http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/may/25/indiana-bobcat-hit-by-car-is-released-following-re/...
Chambanamoms (May 24) – Dr. Maureen McMichael, who heads the emergency and critical care service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and is also mom to three children, two dogs, and several thousand bees, was recently interviewed as a “mom to know.” http://www.chambanamoms.com/2016/05/24/maureen-mcmichael/
News-Gazette (May 22) – As in people, extra weight in pets contributes to numerous health problems. “Many dogs that are overweight also have arthritis, heart disease, skin disease or other weight-related problems,” said Kim Knap, a certified veterinary technician, certified canine rehabilitation practitioner and a rehabilitation specialist at the UI Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana....
Pantagraph (May 19) – Necropsy (autopsy) results from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine received by Bortell Animal Hospital in Bloomington on Thursday afternoon indicated that both dogs died after getting canine influenza which led to pneumonia, Dr. David Bortell said. http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/necropsy-verifies-canine-influenza-caused-death-of-two-b-n/article_b4d7b6c3-2472-5c4b-a86b-6eb89d268f11.html
PR Newswire (May 20) – Following the review of nearly 300 nominations from animal lovers across the country, a blue-ribbon judging panel of celebrities, veterinary professionals, and animal care experts has selected 10 of the country’s top veterinarians and veterinary technicians as finalists. Kim Knap is among five veterinary technician finalists. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meet-americas-top-10-veterinary-professionals-and-vote-for-your-favorites-300271946.html Also in: *...