Practitioner Updates

Proper administration and dosing of insulin is imperative to achieve maximum efficacy while avoiding hypoglycemia. Therefore, accuracy and precision of dose administration is crucial. There are two techniques for insulin administration in pets: by vial…
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Dr. Lowery is part of the hospital’s food animal reproduction medicine service (FARMS). Tell us about your background. I originally grew up on a family-owned dairy farm in Mazon, Ill., about one hour south of…
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Two new clinical trials involve bringing new therapies developed by external companies to dogs with naturally occurring disease to evaluate the drug’s effectiveness. Immunotherapy in Canine Oral Malignant Melanoma A trial led by Dr. Tim…
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Dezzi, shown wearing a scarf that says, “I’m a fighter,” presented with oral malignant melanoma and received cytokine therapy. Tim Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology; Small Animal Internal Medicine)  To reduce cancer-related deaths in pets,…
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It is impossible to chemically synthesize an exact and identical copy of a biological. In July 2021, the FDA approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn), the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for Lantus (insulin glargine).1 Insulin glargine…
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Dr. Madsen is an instructor in the Equine Medicine and Surgery service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Joliet, Ill. Like many girls, I wanted to ride a horse. I began taking…
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Many breeds, including brachycephalics such as English bulldogs and French bulldogs, require a Caesarian section to reduce mortality of the dam and her puppies, even in a non-emergent setting. Dystocia is a medical emergency that…
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Dr. Lauren Stump, veterinary communications manager for Purina, spoke with Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, who leads the primary care service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, during the grand opening event. A grand opening of the Purina…
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Dr. Sander is an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and the director of the DVM/MPH Joint Degree Program. Tell us about your background. I always wanted to help those without a…
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