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Unique Opportunities Help Texas A&M Student Achieve Goal Of Becoming Rural Veterinarian

Lindsey Tarby, photos by Ryleigh Rejcek ’26, VMBS Marketing & Communications Lindsey Tarby, a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has had many interesting experiences that have helped her dreams take shape.  From contributing to equine research as an undergraduate to serving her fellow Texans with […]

Researcher Aims to Hinder Allergic Responses, Keep Cancer Cells from Dividing

During pollen season in North Carolina, relieving allergy symptoms with antihistamines can be top of mind for many of us, but what is below the surface causing the itchy eyes and scratchy throats are mast cells behaving badly. Dr. Glenn Cruse, an associate professor of immunology at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, studies […]

Fig the ferret fights off lymphoma

Fig is a firecracker, a three-year-old ferret with boundless energy. His owner, Brittany Ray, describes him as a “sour patch kid — first sour, then sweet, but mostly sweet. He’ll nip at your feet and then cuddle in your lap.” So when Fig was suddenly lethargic and wouldn’t eat one day, Ray knew something was […]

‘Happy Teeth, Happy and Healthy Body’: Incisive NC State Residency Trains the Specialists Who Treat Canines, Fangs and Tusks

When thinking about important tools for maintaining their pet’s health, many owners wouldn’t picture a toothbrush — yet caring for our animals’ mouths and teeth is one of the most important ways we can safeguard their overall well-being. “Imagine spending 14 years of our lives without deep brushing or any oral care,” says Dr. Maria […]

Veterinary College Dean Emeritus Wins Award for Distinguished Service

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges has honored Dr. Oscar Fletcher, dean emeritus of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, with the Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service for 2025.  The award recognizes an individual whose leadership and vision made a significant contribution to academic veterinary medicine and the veterinary profession. Fletcher, […]

Shedding Light on Fading Sight: Managing Eyesight Decline In Aging Pets

Growing old alongside your furry friend brings cherished memories, but it also brings inevitable changes. As they age, pets slow down, may experience behavioral changes, and develop stiff joints; one of the most jarring changes that come with a pet’s aging can be their loss of vision. Dr. Lucien Vallone, a clinical associate professor at […]

From Feral To Fur-ever: Texas A&M Gives Cat Third Chance After Mammary Cancer Diagnosis

Alice A chance encounter at a Houston loading dock in 2016 set the stage for an incredible journey of survival and transformation for Alice, a feral mother cat.  When Tobi Kosanke, a geologist from the Houston area, originally brought Alice home, the kitty was so scared of people that she hid from her rescuers for […]

NC State Veterinary Hospital Debuts Service to Support Terminally Ill and Aging Pets and Their Owners

Over their five decades of combined clinical experience, veterinarian Dr. Kady Gjessing and registered veterinary technician Becky Owens have shepherded many pets and their owners through end-of-life care.  As they planned out their own transitional service at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, they found themselves drawing too from their firsthand experiences saying goodbye […]