By Sam Sander, DVM, Dipl AZCM, CWR The Wildlife Medical Clinic has recently got a virtual upgrade! Our website was incorporated into the college’s website redesign. Our new site features a more user-friendly experience and… Read More >
Painted turtles are arguably one of the most fascinating species of turtle in the Midwest. There are several subspecies, including the Eastern, Midland, Southern, and Western painted turtles, whose habitats range throughout much of the… Read More >
Each July brings a bittersweet transition to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, as we say goodbye to our ZooMed house officers. While the WMC is staffed by volunteer veterinary and undergraduate students, this care is supported… Read More >
An injured adult barred owl was recently presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. At the triage exam, we assessed this animal to have head trauma, with notable bruising around the right ear, bloody nasal discharge,… Read More >
Last month, we took a look at some adorable photos of animal moms in honor of Mother’s Day. This month, let’s talk about some interesting animal dads that we see in the Wildlife Medical Clinic!… Read More >
By Samantha Sander, DVM, Dipl ACZM As the Fourth of July draws closer, many communities are actively preparing for their annual festivities. Patriotic fanfare coupled with the shimmering lights and booming explosions of fireworks are… Read More >
With May being a month to celebrate the mothers of the world, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some interesting moms we see in the Wildlife Medical Clinic! Many animals look entirely different… Read More >
Every year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives a wave of calls throughout the summer season about white-tailed deer fawns. Often, these animals are alone, lying down near a house, or sometimes even on a doorstep…. Read More >
When you break a bone, you might get a cast or a set of crutches from your doctor. But what do we do for birds with broken wings? Every year dozens of birds are brought… Read More >
Kaylee Cox & Natalie Zimmerman c/o 2022) This February, a 30-pound male bobcat presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after a long journey from western Illinois. He was found on the side of the road… Read More >
