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Happy birthday, Katie!

Today, the Wildlife Medical Clinic is sponsored by Katie Duitsman in celebration of her birthday! Katie is a long-time supporter of wildlife and the clinic. One of her favorite birthday presents is the support of…
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Help Us With Another Record-Breaking Year!

In 2018, the Wildlife Medical Clinic cared for record-breaking 2011 patients with the help of 122 volunteers! We also held 52 public education events, highlighting our 8 ambassador animals. Interested in some other fun numbers?…
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Looking to the Future

41 years ago, the Wildlife Medical Clinic began operation at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. While the program started small, in the following years the WMC would grow to treat over 2,000 patients…
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A Visit to the Wildlife Medical Clinic

https://www.facebook.com/ciliving/videos/648236295697004/UzpfSTYxNDA1ODg5MzI4OjEwMTU3NTUxMDk0MDQ0MzI5/ If you’ve ever brought an injured or sick animal to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, you might wonder what we do for our patients. Our student-run facility takes care of these animals much like your…
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[American crow]

West Nile Virus Affects People and Animals

Every summer in Illinois, infections with West Nile virus undoubtably make the news. Spread by mosquitoes, West Nile virus may cause flu-like symptoms in otherwise healthy adults; however, those who are immunocompromised suffer more severe…
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[Ruby the Red-tailed Hawk poses outside]

The Lady in Red: Meet Ruby!

By Mary Kate Feldner, University of Illinois veterinary student We are proud to officially announce the addition of Ruby, a red-tailed hawk, to the resident ambassador team at the Wildlife Medical Clinic! After months of…
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For the Love of all of our Furry Friends

The Wildlife Medical Clinic is sponsored today by Randy and Patricia Rushing in celebration of their beautiful, loving golden retriever, Granger.   May Granger find peace and happiness in the spiritual realm. ❤️❤️ This is the second…
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In Memory of Isabella

Thank you to Randy and Patricia Rushing for sponsoring a day at the Wildlife Medical Clinic.  They chose to sponsor July 21st, in honor of Isabella, their beautiful golden retriever.  The Rushings chose this day…
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