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Herb Whiteley and Dawn Morin return to the team

Illinois All-Stars Return to Help the Team

December 19, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Epitome. First, there were Michael Jordon and Ryne Sandberg. Now, our college has its own version of retired MVPs returning to the team to…
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Faculty Spotlight: Carl Toborowsky, VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

November 30, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Toborowsky is a clinical assistant professor in the cardiology service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Philadelphia and attended Washington University in St. Louis for my undergraduate degree in East Asian…
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A view of the critical care service area

Updates from ER and Critical Care

November 30, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Our critical care service re-opened in October! Our team consists of five boarded criticalists, two emergency clinicians, three emergency and critical care residents, one specialty intern, and veterinary technicians providing around-the-clock care in our intensive…
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entrance to the Small Animal Clinic at University of Illinois

Outbreak of Unknown Canine Respiratory Disease

November 21, 2023 / General News

General Information Lisa Bazzle, DVM, DACVECC, who heads the small animal emergency service at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, prepared the brief overview below about the mysterious respiratory illness in dogs that has…
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funky photo of the atrium before the luncheon

College Honors Faculty, Staff with Excellence, Years of Service Awards

November 20, 2023 / General News

On November 20, faculty, graduate students, and staff attended a catered luncheon, held in the atrium of the Basic Sciences Building, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The occasion also served to recognize the winners of…
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Headshots of Mandy Womble, Karen Terio and Matt Allender in front of Chicago skyline

Your City, Our Faculty: Vet Med in Chicago

November 16, 2023 / Message from the Dean

This message will appear in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Bulletin. Would you be surprised to learn that nearly 10% of our college’s faculty members work primarily in the Chicago area? It’s true. We have around…
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New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice

November 13, 2023 / Research News

A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity, researchers at the…
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Making International Connections, One Veterinary Student at a Time

November 08, 2023 / General News

In July 2023, the College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed 14 senior veterinary students from around the world through the Visiting International Student Program. Although the program had been sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was…
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Pharmacist’s Corner: FDA Approves New Liquid Oral Feline Diabetes Medication

November 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

The Cat Is Out of the Bag Boehringer Ingelheim announced in early August that a new medication for cats with diabetes has been approved by the U.S. FDA. SENVELGO (velagliflozin) is a once-daily liquid oral…
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Photos of a cat before and after ala vestibuloplasty.

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in Dogs and Cats

November 02, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Brachycephalic syndrome is a chronic, debilitating, and potentially fatal condition described mostly of canine breeds with severely shortened craniofacial conformation. Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, and Exotic Shorthair cats are popular feline brachycephalic breeds. Growing Popularity of…
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