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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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Clinic Reopens after Death of Alumnus Dr. Peter Sakas

April 09, 2020 / In the News

Patch (Niles-Morton Grove, Ill.; April 7) – The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Sakas’ alma mater, shared reflections and memories from alumni who knew Sakas… Those who would like…
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Can Pets Get Coronavirus?

April 07, 2020 / In the News

Time Magazine (April 7) – “A tiger is not a domestic cat, they are a completely different species of cats,” says Karen Terio, chief of the Zoological Pathology Program at the University of Illinois’ College…
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College Aids Diagnosis of COVID-19 in Bronx Zoo Tiger

April 06, 2020 / In the News

USA Today (April 6) – “This is an important case because it is a natural infection,” said Karen Terio, chief of the Zoological Pathology Program at the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine. “But…
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Pet/Coronavirus FAQs Cited

April 06, 2020 / In the News

Chicago Tribune (April 6) – An article about the assistance provided at PAWS Chicago animal shelter during quarantine mentions Dr. Rachel Wooten and quotes FAQs posted by the college saying “Experts believe that dogs and…
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Veterinarians Ready to Assist in COVID-19 Response

April 03, 2020 / In the News

ABC-TV Chicago affiliate (April 2) – A letter has gone out from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to create a contact list of veterinarians willing to assist if needed in addressing the…
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Vet Student Adjusts to Cancelled Plans, Online Courses

April 02, 2020 / In the News

Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle (April 1) – Just days before Katie Havighorst of Homewood, a second year veterinary medicine student at University of Illinois, was to participate in the national SAVMA symposium March 14, 15 and 16…
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Pet Adoption During ‘Stay at Home’ Period

March 25, 2020 / In the News

News-Gazette (March 25) – Illinois’ stay-home order in effect for two weeks to slow down the spread of coronavirus means there will be time to develop a routine at home with your new pet, said…
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