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RFD Radio (Jan. 14) – Dr. Jim Lowe tells host Rita Frazier that a recent avian influenza outbreak in poultry farms is the endemic, seasonal virus spread from wild birds to domestic poultry and is…
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What Does ‘Urgent Care’ Mean for Pets?

October 02, 2024 / In the News

chambanamoms.com (Sept. 19) – Since fall 2022, the urgent and convenient care service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital has been helping cases that don’t require a trip to an ER. We provide…
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Cat with FIP Receives Novel Treatment

September 25, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (Sept. 22) – Dr. Katelynn Ondek, a veterinarian pursuing a specialty credential in neurology and neurosurgery, oversaw the care of a cat named Shepard and explains how experts at the University of Illinois Veterinary…
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Veterinary Dermatologist Addresses Pet Allergies

September 10, 2024 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Sept. 10) – Dr. Stephanie Bruner, a veterinary dermatologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, told dog owners to watch for these signs that an allergy might be bugging their pet:…
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Lameness in Horses

September 08, 2024 / In the News

News-Gazette (Sept. 8) – Just like human athletes, athletic horses undergo a combination of physical demands, impacts and repetitive stress that make them prone to injury and lameness. Dr. Annette McCoy, an equine surgeon at…
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‘Rabbit Fever’ on the Rise in Central Illinois

August 27, 2024 / In the News

WCIA-TV News (Aug. 26) – Noting an increase in wild rabbits with tularemia, also called rabbit fever, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at University of Illinois is urging pet owners to keep pets away from sick,…
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The Benefits of Snakes

August 16, 2024 / In the News

The Cool Down (Ben, Ore.; Aug. 16) — While depictions of snakes in popular culture typically aren’t favorable, the reptiles help maintain biodiversity. Citing a post on the Wildlife Medical Clinic website, the article notes…
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