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Hydromorphone injection is currently on shortage due to increased demand, manufacturing delays, and shortage of an active ingredient. Estimated restock dates vary by manufacturer, ranging from mid-March to August 2025. While some products remain available,…
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Faculty Spotlight: William Krug, DVM, DAVDC

August 29, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Krug is a clinical assistant professor in dentistry. Tell us about your background. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended the U.S. Naval Academy for my undergraduate degree. After serving in…
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RHDV Vaccine Clinics for Rabbits Available Now

August 09, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

In 2021 the USDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for an experimental vaccine against rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV). Preliminary data shows the vaccine’s safety and efficacy at protecting rabbits against this calicivirus. The vaccine is…
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Liquid Biopsy in Veterinary Oncology

July 31, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Figure from: Liquid Biopsy, Lone SN, et al. Molecular Cancer 21, 79 (2022). Used under the Creative Commons license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ What Is Liquid Biopsy and How Can It Help Our Patients?   Liquid biopsy is…
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Dr. Natalie Bergamashi

Faculty Spotlight: Natalie Bergamaschi, DVM

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Natalie Bergamaschi is an instructor in the small animal emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I studied veterinary medicine. Right after graduation I moved…
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Helpful Reminders for Our Referrers

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

VetPortal: Online Access to Medical Records Access to your referral case records is easier than ever with the VetPortal: vetmed.illinois.edu/VetPortal/ If the client has identified you as the referring veterinarian or clinic, you have access…
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Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (TEER)

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

The importance of chronic valvular disease (CVD) as a canine health problem can hardly be overstated. Much of the research has been focused on improving diagnostic methods and developing effective therapies for the long-term medical…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: Treating Severe Hypotension and Shock

June 13, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Aggressive fluid resuscitation is part of the treatment for distributive shock. Distributive shock is where blood flow is moved away from the central circulation due to peripheral vasodilation. If the animal is still experiencing hypotension…
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