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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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Links Between Pet Obesity and Human Obesity

February 01, 2019 / In the News

The 21st (WILL-AM 580; Jan. 31) – Dr. John Herrmann talks about the complex etiologies causing obesity in human and companion animal populations. https://will.illinois.edu/player/audio/asian-american-politics-hit-the-wall-pet-obesity (interview starts at minute 35)

Illinois Student, Graduate Comment on Rural Practice Shortage

January 30, 2019 / In the News

Bovine Veterinarian (Jan. 29) – Student Seely Sayre and 2018 graduate Dr. Josina Kasper commented on what it takes to attract veterinarians to rural and food animal practices. https://www.bovinevetonline.com/article/campus-connection-barriers-rural-practice

Zoo Pathology Textbook Wins Award

January 29, 2019 / In the News

AAP Newsroom (Jan. 29) – The Association of American Publishers announced 48 winners for the 2019 PROSE Awards honoring scholarly works published in 2018. The winner in the “Textbook/Biological & Life Sciences” category was Pathology…
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Legislation on Injured K9 Officer Transport

January 28, 2019 / In the News

OpsLens (Jan. 24) – “… a University of Illinois veterinarian agreed to train EMTs in fundamental emergency veterinary care and treatment, and an ambulance company signed on to transport all injured police-service canines for free.”…
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Seizures in Pets

January 15, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (Jan. 13) – Knowing what seizures look like and what to do when they occur can help put pet owners at ease. Dr. Devon Hague, a veterinary neurologist at the UI Veterinary Teaching Hospital…
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Reptilian Hibernation

January 09, 2019 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TV; Jan. 9) – Dr. Sarah Reich brought a ball python and an Eastern box turtle to the set to talk about how reptiles survive the winter. https://www.facebook.com/ciliving/videos/2305219502830772/UzpfSTE3NDU1MjY4MDQ1MToxMDE1NzA2MjQ0NDkzNTQ1Mg/ https://www.facebook.com/ciliving/videos/2305219502830772/UzpfSTE3NDU1MjY4MDQ1MToxMDE1NzA2MjQ0NDkzNTQ1Mg/

Dental Health Depends on Prevention

January 07, 2019 / In the News

ciLiving (WCIA-TC; Jan. 4) – Dr. Mallory Kanwal, veterinary dentistry resident at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, gave tips about keeping your pet’s oral health in good condition.

Holiday Decorations Pose Dangers

January 02, 2019 / In the News

News-Gazette (Dec. 23) – “Animals will investigate anything new in their environment,” said Dr. Michael Biehl, a veterinary toxicologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. “They explore things with their mouth, which…
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