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Therapy in Reptiles
At the end of August, an adult male Midland Painted Turtle presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic from a rehabilitator after it was suspected to have been hit by a car. This patient had a fairly severe fracture of his carapace (top of shell) and required extensive treatment to repair it. While receiving these treatments, […]
New Student Manager
We would like to introduce our new student manager- Riley Dunwoody! Riley will transition full time into her new role as a student manager in March when Brianna Huff, our current senior student manager, moves onto clinics. Here are some questions we asked Riley to get to know her better! Where are you from? Where […]
Winter Wildlife Safety
With the weather getting colder, many wildlife are seeking warm places to spend the winter days. Dr. Stephany Lewis and Dr. Erica Bender join CiLiving to share with the community what pest control items are dangerous to wildlife and what alternatives can be used to keep critters out of your home.
Owl Oddities
Owls are one of the most unique raptors but are also a frequent species that we see at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. From the majestic Great Horned Owl to the small but mighty Eastern Screech Owl, these birds come in all different sizes. However, they also come with some adaptations that set them apart from […]
Dr. Whittington
When we look back on 2023, it was an eventful year at the Wildlife Medical Clinic, with many joyful moments and happy tears. As we move into 2024, we are grateful to have you joining us and are excited to share more stories in the upcoming year. We want to take this opportunity to spotlight […]
Wildlife Medical Director Spotlight: Dr. Stephany Lewis
Every predecessor Wildlife Medical Director has shaped the clinic into something greater than before, ultimately leaving a new blueprint behind. Students’ hearts ache as they say their farewells to the incredible Dr. Samantha Sander, DVM, CWR, DACZM as she transitions out of the director position. She has mentored countless veterinary students and has left such […]
Critters Uncaged
What do wild animals do during the winter? Some migrate to other parts of the world and some stay right here year round. Join CiLiving, Dr. Stephany Lewis, and student, Tyson Jenkins to learn what happens when things get colder.
The Prairie State
Imagine: a grassland stretching as far as the eyes can see, dotted here and there with small patches of trees. Great herds of animals cross the land, grazing on the plentiful vegetation. The disturbance they cause sends insects soaring into the vast sky, where thousands of birds swoop and feast. Smoke drifts on the horizon […]
Meet Clover!
The Wildlife Medical Clinic’s Ambassador Program is delighted to introduce you to our newest member – Clover the American kestrel! Why Clover, you ask? Well, we are very fortunate to have support from the University and surrounding area and are thrilled that a generous community member, Rich Sivicek, helped us to name her. Our previous […]