News-Gazette (July 5) – Dr. Judilee Marrow, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital who specializes in treating zoological species, offers guidance for owners of pet birds on what things to keep away from their avian friends. Nonstick surfaces containing Teflon, such as pots and pans, irons or even ovens, can release […]
A new analysis of state health department data reveals that more than 6,400 Illinois residents were diagnosed with tickborne disease from 2004-2022. The most commonly reported infections in the state are Lyme disease, occurring across Illinois but at higher rates in northern counties; anaplasmosis, reported most often in northern and southern counties; ehrlichiosis, seen most […]
National Geographic (Washington, D.C., July 1) — The panic and disorientation that wildlife experience due to fireworks displays often result in traumatic injuries and even death. While many experts say these types of events are likely common, they’re not well-documented. “I think it likely happens more often, but the animals may never be found or the […]
Dr. Megan Colburn, a 2021 DVM graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and current PhD student under the mentorship of Dr. Karen Terio, professor in the college’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, received the Linda Munson Scholarship for Wildlife Pathology Research from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). The scholarship […]
Vomiting and nausea remain among the most common complaints in small-animal practice. Selecting the correct antiemetic requires understanding how each drug targets the emetic pathway. This summary highlights mechanisms, indications, cautions, and practical selection points for two of the most widely used options: maropitant and ondansetron. Ondansetron blocks 5-HT₃ receptors both centrally (chemoreceptor trigger zone […]
Mathis is a customer services supervisor at the University of Illinois Large Animal Clinic. Tell us about your background. I was born in New Jersey and moved to Champaign in 1974. After graduating from high school, I lived in St. Louis for a year, then came back to this area to start a family. I […]
Our pharmacologic toolbox for managing congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs continues to evolve. One newer medication that practitioners may encounter is sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto). In human medicine, Entresto has become an important therapy in heart failure management and is now beginning to gain attention in veterinary cardiology as well. Sacubitril/valsartan combines two active components: Valsartan […]
Research Partners Sought More than 65 years after the University of Illinois Board of Trustees established the Center for Zoonoses Research (CZR), its mission remains central to human and animal health. In April, the College of Veterinary Medicine held a kickoff event to reinvigorate the center. “When CZR was established in 1960, the concept of […]
NewsChannel20 (Springfield, Illinois, ABC-TV affiliate; June 30) – A puppy in the custody of the Sangamon County Animal Control was brought to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital on June 30. The dog had its mouth taped shut long enough for the underlying tissue to die and will need extensive medial care. https://www.newschannel20.com/news/update-on-yara—puppy-who-had-her-mouth-taped-shut/article_db5bd76e-f575-4a8a-9040-c7e8c64af542.html Also […]
WCIA News (June 24) – The barns held a very special place in Leah Wightman’s heart. Wightman passed away about two years ago, but her memory was front and center on Tuesday by the round barns she loved. Wightman left over $10 million to fix up the more than 100-year-old structures. A ribbon cutting ceremony […]