Practitioner Updates

Dr. Frazier is an instructor who leads the Spay-Neuter, Community Outreach and Shelter Medicine service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Tell us about your background. I received my veterinary degree from Universidade Estácio de Sá…
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Examples of the Penrose drain (top) and Jackson Pratt drain (bottom) before and after placement. By Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA Drains are used commonly in small animal patients for a variety of indications: to…
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Traditional therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) pain management in felines consists of weight loss, exercise, acupuncture, medical-grade massage, or pharmacological measures, including NSAIDs, gabapentin, or tramadol. A multimodal approach is recommended to improve quality of life,…
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Dr. Peters is clinical assistant professor of neurology. Tell us about your background. My family moved frequently when I was young, so after living in Champaign-Urbana for 10 years of undergraduate and graduate training, this…
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The American Animal Hospital Association recommends the placement of microchips to permanently identify dogs and cats, but what about the other companion animals you are seeing in your practice? Resoundingly, YES, microchips are safe and…
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Dr. Shores is an instructor in small animal urgent care. Tell us about your background. I grew up in central Illinois in a farming community. My mother was (and still is!) a veterinary technician, so…
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Medication shortages are a problem that neither veterinarians nor pharmacists want to have to face, but sometimes we are forced to deal with them. Global trade is very important for many of our supplies, and…
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“We are grateful to the Khan family for their compassionate vision of helping pets with cancer and the people who love them,” said Dr. Garrett, shown here in the Khan’s home with Louie. Business leader…
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