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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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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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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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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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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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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Tell us about your background. I am Canadian and was fortunate to grow up in the beautiful and diverse area of Vancouver, British Columbia. Growing up, my family was extremely active, both with sports, but…
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A titanium suture button is used to “toggle” the suture material (light blue) to the body and muscular process of the arytenoid cartilage (left). Note the difference with the picture on the right where the…
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Although there have been many studies over the years on feline tooth resorption (TR), researchers have not determined the condition’s etiology. Proposed causes of TR include periodontal disease, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukemia virus, and…
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