Dr. Todd Prince, a veterinarian for more than 25 years, concentrates his practice on orthopedic treatments as well as surgery and preventative care. Dr. Todd Prince maintains board certification in small animal treatment, which places him among an elite group of specialists in dog and cat care.
Joint problems in dogs typically stem from either developmental or degenerative conditions. Developmental conditions, such as dysplasia, occur when the joint grows abnormally and thus cannot properly support the dog's weight or movement. By contrast, degenerative problems tend to arise in the dog's later years. The most common of these issues is degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis. As a primary illness, it has no known cause, although secondary DJD may arise as a result of dysplasia, injury, or abnormal bone and cartilage development. Overweight dogs and those with certain other illnesses, such as dysplasia and looseness of the joints, are at greater risk of developing DJD. Regardless of cause, DJD has no cure, but surgical and medical treatments may reduce symptoms and make it easier for dogs to go about their daily lives. Dr. Todd Prince, a graduate of the University of Illinois, has been a practicing veterinarian for the last three decades. Dr. Todd Prince presently serves at the Wheaton Animal Hospital in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine can select from seven academic sections, covering services to animals such as companions and pets, horses, livestock, and exotic species. In addition to learning about various medical procedures and treatments, students are educated in the important bond that forms between humans and animals and the various roles each animal plays in its respective ecosystem. Perhaps the largest resource offered to students at the College of Veterinary Medicine is the chance to practice at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Students at the hospital have an opportunity to apply their skills in a real world setting, such as the cancer care clinic, and they are quickly schooled in fields ranging from animal dermatology to arthritis and joint dysfunction. The full-service hospital also provides learning opportunities in the areas of animal reproduction, pain management, and orthopedics. |
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