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Dr. Mariana Sosa-Higareda holds an eagle on her arm.

Dr. Sosa-Higareda is an assistant professor in the zoological medicine service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Mexico City. I obtained my veterinary degree from the National Autonomous University of…
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Faculty Spotlight: Tannis Lochhead, DVM

June 13, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Tannis Lochhead is a lecturer in the radiology service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, spending as much time around horses as possible. My passion for animals started from…
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Meet Our Farrier

May 12, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

A full range of farrier services, including therapeutic shoeing and hoof care delivered in partnership with veterinary experts, is available through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Our farrier is a member of the American Farrier’s Association…
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Pyoderma Clinical Trial: How Long Should You Treat?

May 12, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Current recommendations for superficial pyoderma say to treat with oral antibiotics for at least three weeks, or one week past resolution of symptoms. However, there are no published therapeutic clinical trials to validate this guideline….
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Faculty Spotlight: Todd Marlo, DVM, MS, DACVO

May 12, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Todd Marlo is a clinical assistant professor in the ophthalmology service Tell us about your background. I am originally from Marion, Ill., and did not know that I wanted to be a veterinarian until…
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Canine Glaucoma

May 12, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Marlo evaluating a patient’s retina using fundoscopy. By Todd Marlo, DVM, MS, DACVO Glaucoma is often a frustrating disease for owners, veterinarians, and ophthalmologists. Changes can occur within the eye; vision can be lost…
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Students on the Move in March

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

March was an action-packed month for Illinois veterinary students. They hosted the international symposium of the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) from March 16 to 19. More than 900 registrants participated in opportunities to…
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Disease Considerations in Hunting Dogs

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Hunting occurs worldwide for purposes of food acquisition, control of wildlife populations, elimination of pest animals, and sport. Working-level hunting breed dogs are intense, high-drive dogs that will work despite severe illness or pain. Their…
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Faculty Spotlight: Sophia Topulos, DVM

April 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Topulos is a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised just outside of Boston, Mass. (So, yes, I am a die-hard Red…
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Join Us, Won’t You?

March 06, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

A Message from Dr. Barger and Dr. Whittington The Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine are working tirelessly to recruit and fill critical positions. Searches are underway for faculty positions in Small…
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