Cases

A common snapping turtle in a hide under water.

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

What is Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NHSP)? Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) is unfortunately a common type of metabolic bone disease that can occur in any animal but is most often seen in reptiles and amphibians. This…
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Red-tailed hawk stands on a squirrel it caught.

Taking Time to Digest

Arrival of Red-Tailed Hawk 24-2154 While the patients presenting to the Wildlife Medical Clinic are typically injured or ill in some shape or form, we do sometimes receive patients that are clinically healthy. This was…
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A "quiet zone" yellow sign on a door.

Reducing Stress in Wildlife Medicine

Fear Free Approach In recent years, many veterinary practices have shifted towards a new approach to helping animals feel safe and secure in the clinic. These techniques, called “Fear Free”, aim to decrease stress and…
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Great Horned Owl patient in the Wildlife Medical Clinic. This photo was the initial picture taken when they arrived at the clinic.

The Journey Back to the Wild

Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus The great horned owl, Bubo virginianus, is found across the majority of North America. Here in Illinois, they are found across the entire state. They are very adaptable and can…
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Dr. Erica Bender and Tyson Jenkins, senior manager and student class of 2026 work to radiograph a Bald Eagle patient. The eagle is on its back and laying on the x-ray plate, with a tail guard over its tail. Tyson and Erica are positioning it for x-rays while wearing large raptor gloves to safely handle this patient.

Welcome Back to the New Academic Year!

As the summer draws to a close, we are overjoyed to welcome our talented students back to the clinic. The clinic has been working tirelessly to update and revamp our volunteer offerings by bringing in…
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Summer clinical intern Rachel restrains a mother Virginia Opossum on an exam table, while wearing a pair of leather glove. At the end of the table is a small clear carrier that is full of baby Virginia Opossum waiting to be re-united with mom after her exam.

Summer Interns and Their Favorite Cases

Summer is the busiest season in the Wildlife Medical Clinic! To ensure we provide quality care and support to our patients, our summer interns have been putting their whole heart into caring for our wildlife…
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Dr. Wong with scalpel in hand, getting ready for a surgical procedure on a wildlife patient.

Farewell and Thanks, Dr. Wong

House Officer- Dr. Wong Dr. Amanda Wong our wonderful Zoological Companion Animal Resident recently completed her residency at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She spent countless hours at the University of Illinois Zoological Service and…
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