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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, […]

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.

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

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

If you have ever lived in a household alongside a pet that excessively howls, scratches at the door, or exhibits an overall sense of panic when a loved one leaves the home, it can be beneficial to speak with a veterinarian about the potential diagnosis of separation anxiety. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at […]

Mardi Glasser has always loved horses. She got her first horse when she was just 12 years old and has continued to have one ready to ride throughout the various phases of her life. Paddy, a quarter horse that she bought 12 years ago when he was 8, is the one she calls her “mid-life […]

Made possible through grant funding by the Expanding Horizons program at the Cornell University Collegeof Veterinary Medicine, Margaret Whittington, D.V.M. class of 2025, was able to participate in a six-week externship at The American Fondouk, an equid charitable hospital that provides free veterinary care to the working equids of Fez.