University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital

04/03/2026

Summer may not be here yet, but the threat of our pets overheating has already arrived.

Read more about spring overheating from the U. of I. News Bureau when they interviewed Dr. Brent Von Schaumburg, a resident in emergency and critical care medicine:
https://bit.ly/4bNtHj2

04/02/2026

Zoey Marie, a 3-year-old black Lab, came to the Emergency and Critical Care Service with severe swelling of her face, mouth, and tongue after a suspected ingestion of rat poison. The toxin prevented her blood from clotting, leading to dangerous bleeding and airway obstruction—making this a life-threatening emergency.

The team acted quickly, providing intensive, around-the-clock care including a breathing tube, plasma and blood transfusions, vitamin K therapy, and medications to keep her comfortable and stable. Over the following days, Zoey showed just how strong she is as she steadily improved until we could safely remove her breathing tube.

Today, Zoey is stable, eating and drinking on her own, and enjoying being home to continue her recovery 💕

We’re so proud to celebrate this ICU win with Zoey and her dedicated owners. She even got to take home a special “ICU Warrior” bandana that was custom made for her to mark her incredible journey. She is pictured here with her 4th-year veterinary student, Amaris (left), and her owner (right).

Way to go, Zoey—you truly are a warrior! 💪🐶

03/31/2026

The weather may seem unpredictable, but Charlotte Ann is certain that it's time for spring 🌸

Charlotte Ann visited the Dermatology/Otology Service for her "Spring Allergy Tune-Up" and brought her usual high spirits and spark of color. Even on the most cold, dreary days, Charlotte Ann reminded these fourth-year veterinary students that spring (and graduation) is right around the corner.

03/30/2026

When breathing gets tough, innovation steps in! 🫁

Curious about what happens when traditional treatments for tracheal collapse just aren’t enough? Let's dive into how tracheal stents are becoming a game-changer for dogs struggling with this progressive airway condition. From how they work to why they’re giving pups a new lease on life, read on to learn more and help your furry friend breathe easier!

Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/483tJ3P

03/27/2026

Owen had a paw-blem to fix 💙

He stopped by to see Dr. Baratta-Martin in Primary Care after a nail cap got stuck in his paw pad. While we took care of the minor procedure, Owen kept morale high with snack breaks (a true professional). Once everything was all set, he rewarded himself with a well-earned nap, because being that brave is exhausting. 😴🐈‍⬛

03/26/2026

Meet Dr. Katie Gane, a board-certified specialist in emergency and critical care whose work supports both the most fragile patients and the students training to care for them 🩺

Her spotlight shares the path that led her to advanced ECC training, what drives her in high-stakes clinical settings, and how she mentors future veterinarians in moments that matter most. It’s a closer look at the expertise, dedication, and perspective she brings to the college every day.

Get to know more about Dr. Gane here: https://bit.ly/4uLCUzJ

03/24/2026

This handsome guy is Sexy Rexy—you read that right! He knows it, too. Rexy's special talent is full body hugs, and his care team loves to receive them.

Rexy has osteosarcoma of his right front leg and has participated in a study looking at the development of patient-specific tumor vaccines from their actual cancer cells.

This work is being done by Dr. Matthew Berry’s Discovery lab and is a very exciting new way to look at cancer treatment. Rexy is doing great and loves to come back for rechecks.

Which of his poses is your favorite?

03/19/2026

Just three days before his appointment, Rano was found on the highway🐈

With a clean bill of health and a fresh lease on life, Rano has an amazing new home to spoil and love him. We will be seeing Rano again when he comes into for his upcoming neuter from Dr. Bradshaw and fourth-year student Alexandria.

03/16/2026

As dogs age they show signs of slowing down, but what is normal aging versus Canine cognitive dysfunction, a degenerative disease process occurring in the aging canine brain.

chief of staff at the Dr. John A. Coyne South Clinic Dr. Gene Pavlovsky guides pet parents through what to look for and what can be done to lessen the affects on the beloved family members. 🐶🩺

👉 https://bit.ly/4sdmoqx

03/13/2026

Hannah Bray, certified veterinary technician, joined the college in 2019. Learn about her role caring for patients and clients, why you may find her staring at the night sky, and the miracle day of the remarkable Dory.

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https://bit.ly/4rxvfT0

03/12/2026

We had one awesome pup stop by our Urgent Care Clinic! Ginny came in for evaluation of bite wounds. Luckily, she was a trooper when getting the peanut butter treatment.

At our Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we make sure patients receive the best care possible which means practicing low-stress handling techniques, like using peanut butter during treatments. Low-stress handling makes the trip to the clinic safer for both pets and practitioners by reducing clinic injuries.

03/06/2026