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Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.

Oklahoma’s weather is great for growing many ornamental plants, but some of these blooming beauties can be dangerous for pets. Knowing which plants are toxic is important to keep your pets safe.

Dr. Carlo Siracusa talks about best practices for crating your dog.

Maybe you’ve heard an old saying that goes like this: Dogs’ mouths are cleaner than humans’ mouths. It’s a provocative claim. 

Like a reverse fountain-of-youth, researchers have identified a single small molecule, called miR-29, that drives aging in mice and monkeys. 

Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered they can consistently measure reptiles’ pulse rate in an easy-to-reach spot on the back of the head, and that pulse rate corresponds to the heart rate in healthy reptiles. The technique requires an ultrasonic Doppler flow detector, a common instrument found in most veterinary clinics.

Story by Sanjida Akter Dr. David MacDonaldPhoto by Darcy Lively, West Texas A&M University Aggie veterinary students in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program now have the opportunity to learn from an experienced equine surgeon who has joined the VMBS’ Veterinary Education, Research, […]

Should you be concerned if you catch your furry friend munching on grass?

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has recently welcomed many new faculty members to our academic departments, each one bringing a unique set of skills and experience that enriches our college every day. In this Q&A series, you’ll get to know their interests, expertise and more.

Dr. Siracusa discusses reasons why cats may or may not like water.