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It was a scene of sight and flight; pupils and plumage at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary when a team from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine visited to provide eye exams to the sanctuary’s birds.

Dr. Katie Tolbert The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is home to a new endowed chair in small animal clinical nutrition thanks to a $500,000 endowment from Royal Canin, a global leader in pet health nutrition and one of the billion-dollar brands of Mars, Inc. Dr. Katie Tolbert, an associate […]

When Christie Tetreault brought home her high-energy, determined puppy named Griffyn, she never imagined that she would soon be fighting for the young dog’s life.

Eighty-four students from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) received their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees during the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Spring Convocation ceremony on June 5.

Veterinary researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are working on a safer and easier option for administering a drug that reverses the effects of xylazine in police dogs and other canine working animals that accidentally ingest or inhale this potent sedative.

For pet owners facing the difficulty of a cancer diagnosis in their beloved animals, even the small comforts of a chew toy can make a world of difference.

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a pet’s mobility after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear. With an experienced surgical team and careful at-home care, most pets make a full recovery — but the road to healing requires close attention to every step along the way. […]

Hammie as a kitten, photo courtesy of Cheryl Dobie Hammie, an orange tabby, had a rough beginning — he started life as a feral kitten outside a prison in Huntsville, Texas, and even after being rescued by one of the prison’s nurses, his challenges weren’t over. After Hammie developed an unusual cough, his veterinarian detected […]

At the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, clinicians received a call from a referring veterinarian about two 7-month-old wether goats named Last Chance and Tower. Both were rushed to OSU after a consultation regarding their five-day history of inappetence, diarrhea and elevated liver values of unknown origin.

This summer, I’m thrilled to be working with Dr. April Schilder, a beef cattle veterinarian and producer in South Dakota. Living with her family on their ranch has given me a unique opportunity to experience both veterinary practice and daily life as a producer. In just one week, I’ve assisted with breeding soundness exams, castrations, […]