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Three veterinary graduates of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) never thought they would find themselves living “Down Under” and working in wildlife pathology.

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Friday, July 14, 2023 – 10:14am Bailey, a Maltese puppy diagnosed with nasopharyngeal stenosis. Photo provided. When Bailey, a six-month-old Maltese puppy, returned from a routine spaying surgery with a snuffle and a snort, no one considered it anything out of the ordinary. After several days, however, Bailey continued to be listless and avoided food, […]

Sacramento Zoo Chimpanzee Undergoes Kidney Surgery at UC Davis Trina Wood July 13, 2023 Trina Wood There is never a dull moment at the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, but some days are more exciting than others! Such was the case two weeks ago when Maria, a 22-year-old chimpanzee from the Sacramento Zoo, visited the hospital […]

The so-called “smart eggs,” designed to look like bird eggs, carry sensors that capture information necessary for artificial incubation. Dr. Constance Woodman (left) with Sean Michael Ragan at his fabrication lab, along with Loretta the Test Turkey, who enjoys car rides to the lab. Photo courtesy of Constance Woodman A researcher from the Texas A&M […]

Dogs and cats who cannot be distracted from an activity, such as biting or chasing imaginary objects, may be experiencing a compulsive disorder, especially when their behavior prevents them from maintaining their daily routine.  Because compulsive disorders are a sign of mental stress and can escalate to physical harm if left untreated, owners should learn […]

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Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the Institute for Translational and Emerging Research in Advanced Comparative Therapy’s research symposium July 10-11 at The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

Nikolas Faust As both a Texas A&M Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and poultry science Ph.D. candidate, Nikolas Faust is on a mission to improve poultry health and welfare while also feeding the world. Like most students who dream of becoming a veterinarian, Faust intended to start his DVM upon his undergraduate graduation. However, when […]

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 – 10:10am AdobeStock_SecurityDog_BCArticle_MetroAirportNews.jpeg A dog wearing a security vest works with its handler to screen luggage at an airport. Dogs and humans have shared an extraordinary bond for thousands of years. DNA evidence has shown that dogs are descended from ancient wolves and were domesticated 100,000 years ago. It is believed […]