News & Stories: Orphans
Orphans
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Does that Baby Animal Need Help
Check out this recent article in Outdoor Illinois Journal, written by our program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira. It provides basic information on what to look for…
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Canine Distemper Virus: Not Just a Puppy Problem
What is Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)? Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious and often fatal virus that can affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous…
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Common Misconceptions about Orphaned Wildlife
Follow WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving and see if you can answer a few trivia questions regarding common misconceptions about orphaned wildlife.
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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…
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Hypoglycemia in Orphan Patients
In the fall, the Wildlife Medical Clinic is booming with orphaned wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and opossums. On our initial triage examination, many of…
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Coexisting with Wildlife
As cool weather starts to approach, people may soon find wild animals trying to move into their home and their yard. While some people have…
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What do I do if I find a Baby Bird?
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator, visits CiLiving to discuss what to do if you find orphaned wildlife.
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When should an animal come to the Wildlife Medical Clinic?
Sometimes it can be difficult to know when an animal should be taken to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. In cases where there are signs of…
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Fawns
Every year, during the summer, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives numerous calls about white-tailed deer fawns. These fawns are found in many different situations, such…
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Mothers Gone Wild!
The season of spring is known for a couple of aspects. It’s the time when flowers bloom, people begin to venture outside and wildlife give…
