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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has not been featured as prominently in the news lately as it was in winter. Luckily, cases in Illinois have been on the decline this spring. This was expected, as…
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Getting from Pale to Hale with Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a relatively common life-threatening condition seen in small animal practice. Dogs are far more commonly affected than cats. Successful management begins with a thorough assessment of the patient to characterize…
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Faculty Spotlight: Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Clara Moran is a faculty member with the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I’m from Georgia originally. I went to UGA for undergrad and for vet school, and have always…
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Small Animal Emergency Service Returns to Level 1

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Above, boarded emergency and critical care specialists Drs. Jenica Haraschak and Meghan Fick examine a dog in the newly renovated and expanded ER at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Advance Calls Appreciated We greatly appreciate your…
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A Message from the Hospital Director

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, I am a straight-shooter and problem-solver. Over the past four years as hospital director, I have worked with referral partners and hospital faculty and staff to implement an…
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Cytology of Lumps and Bumps: The Common Stuff

November 10, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Cutaneous masses—probably the most common structures aspirated cytologi­cally—generally arise from one of three processes: inflammation, cysts, and neoplasia. Fine-needle aspiration with cytology can help you determine what should be done next to attain a more…
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Updates on Epilepsy

November 01, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic conditions we treat as veterinarians. In dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, one-third of cases will be pharmacoresistant and remain poorly controlled, despite receiving appropri­ate drug therapies. Additionally, there…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Ivermectin Issues

October 26, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

By now, you’ve likely heard about people wanting to use animal ivermectin for various COVID-related issues, such as treatment and prevention. The FDA has approved ivermectin for use in people for head lice, intestinal strongyloidi­asis,…
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Welcome, New Clinical Faculty!

October 26, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Kyle Chu is an instructor in Small An­imal Surgery. He earned his DVM from Purdue University, completed a rotating internship at Oklahoma State, a surgi­cal internship at Dallas Veterinary Center, and a small animal…
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Welcome, New Clinical Faculty!

September 16, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Bailey Brame is a clinical assistant professor in dermatology. She earned a DVM at North Carolina State Univer­sity and completed her dermatology and allergy residency at the Universi­ty of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hadley Gleason is…
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