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Three young Great Horned Owls all peeking over one another.

Diagnostic Tools in Wildlife Medicine

Observation and Diagnostic Tools When a good Samaritan brings in a Great horned owl that cannot fly or a lethargic Eastern box turtle with no apparent physical injuries to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, how do…
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A Painted turtle being held by a person in gloves.

When a Shell, Isn’t Just a Shell

Intake At the beginning of October, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomed a Painted Turtle brought in by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from Illinois. Sadly, this patient had been the victim of a common — and…
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Red-tailed hawk receiving a blood transfusion. The hawk is laying forward on top of some towels.

Ambassador Animals To The Rescue

On February 5, 2026, a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic emaciated and with a depressed mentation, not able to hold itself up or stand properly. Due to the clinical signs at…
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A painted turtle in the water, holding onto a rock with head above the water.

Turtles, Bunnies, and Cats, Oh My!

Why is it so important to keep our domestic animals inside and on a leash? While pets love to have outside time and their pet owners love it too, it is important to be aware…
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Three toed box turtle patient sitting in the grass outside.

Overwintering a Three-toed Box Turtle

Meet TECA 25-1413 This unique patient is a three-toed box turtle that was brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic from Missouri after being hit by a vehicle this past summer. Box turtles are remarkably durable…
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Small mouth salamander with soil and mulch stuck to it sitting on a gloved hand.

Happy New Year

The page has turned and the Wildlife Medical Clinic is excited to embark on yet another year tending and caring for our local wildlife. With every new year, there is value in taking time to…
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Mourning Dove sitting on a towel between two gloved hands during a veterinary exam.

Wildlife and Domestic Cats

Wildlife Medical Clinic Overview Each year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois provides care to around 2,300 wildlife patients and about 120 different species. We take all native Illinois wildlife, excluding skunks…
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