Practitioner Updates

Dr. Joseph Bruner is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal internal medicine service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, to a rather large family of eight…
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Dr. Patrick Barko is an assistant professor in the small animal internal medicine service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Mich­igan, and my family moved to Phoenix, Arizona,…
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Rabbit Gastrointestinal Stasis Syndrome Key Rabbit Anatomy/Physiology Presenting Complaint/Clinical Signs Causes A. Psychosomatic B. Pathologic – Secondary to any disease Triage Examination When to Recommend Diagnostics Diagnostic Work-up Radiographic Diagnosis of Obstruction (Refer to image…
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On January 1, 2023, all prescribers in Illinois must use electronic prescribing methods to send controlled substance medications in scheduled classes II, III, IV, and V. They must be sent electronically or face penalties from…
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Dr. Martins is a clinical assistant professor in the anesthesiology service. Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I attended veterinary school. After graduating, I completed a small animal rotating internship…
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A proptosis refers to a sudden protrusion of the globe from the orbit. While they can appear quite scary, with some preparation they can easily be addressed. The number one question that you as a…
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Parvovirus is one of the most common causes of illness and mortality in dogs worldwide. It is a highly contagious, po­tentially fatal disease that prevents cells of the intestinal lining from absorbing nutrients, retaining fluids,…
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Kellie Gard is the clinical service coordinator for the small animal orthopedic surgery service.  Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in the Champaign area. Between fostering dogs, adopting stray cats, and…
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The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the sole conduit for water and other nutrients entering the body. It sustains diverse populations of microorganisms. The liver and pancreas serve important roles in digestion, modulating intestinal microbial growth,…
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