Barred Owl: from head trauma to flight An adult barred owl was brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic on a cold February day. Volunteers quickly appreciated classic signs of head trauma: dazed look, inappropriate reaction… Read More >
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day this year, the Illini Union Office of Volunteer Programs hosted a Day of Service. Registrants signed up for a variety of service projects taking place the afternoon… Read More >
By Sarah Wright, VM2 Now that we are in the depths of winter, many of you may be wondering how to help your local wildlife. It is important to recognize that winter places an environmental… Read More >
Case by Faith Ramsey, VM19 Triage and Presentation: A Barred Owl was presented to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital Emergency Room in November 2017 for head trauma and hyphema (blood) in the left… Read More >
Tony Bieser, VM20, Team Leader Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) This hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being found down near a public road. The finders cared for the patient for an unknown amount… Read More >
This case summary was written by Ellie Andersen, a second year veterinary student volunteer, as part of our student blog series. History: A red-tailed hawk was brought in to the clinic on November 22nd. It… Read More >
This beautiful barred owl has recently been accepted as a new member of the resident raptor team! She initially presented this past spring because she was unable to fly. Radiography, palpation, and range of motion… Read More >
Winter is coming, and wildlife animals are preparing. Each species handles the weather getting colder and the days getting shorter differently; some animals hibernate, some animals migrate, and some animals adapt to the climate around… Read More >
A red-eared slider turtle was presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being hit by a car. Upon a visual exam, there was an obvious shell fracture on the right side and trauma to the… Read More >
Omega Tau Sigma, the professional veterinary student fraternity, is proud to host the 24th annual 5K Road Race for Animals. The run/walk serves to promote the health of our community and to celebrate the human-animal… Read More >
