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Capitol Illini Newsletter

In the Winter 2009 Issue ...

Gastric Dilation & Volvulus: Warning Signs, Treatment and Prevention

 Gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV), or more commonly known as bloat, is an acute life threatening situation. read more ...

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Mentorship: Invaluable to our practice and recent graduates

 As it comes time to graduate from vet tech or veterinary schools, it also becomes time to take the skills learned in the classroom and start performing them in the job setting. read more ...

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Must have items: Prepare your own Emergency Kit

 It is no secret that our pets go everywhere with us these day, they are part of the family. read more ...

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Close to Home: "Jordan" Smith—Fracture Repair

 Dr. Wright handles all the orthopedic cases at Capitol Illini. He does on average about 4-5 orthopedic surgeries a week. read more ...

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Fun Facts: What our pets eat is really equal to this...

 1 oatmeal cookie for a 20 pound dog = the same caloric equivalent as 1 hamburger or 1 entire chocolate bar for a person. read more ...

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Toxin Product: Top 10 in Dogs & Cats

 As we all know toxins are found everywhere; some are outside, but most believe it or not are found within our homes. read more ...

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AAHA: Accredited veterinary teaching hospitals setting the standard

 American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) would like to recognize many accredited veterinary teaching hospitals that are helping to set the standards of how facilities should operate. read more ...