Category: Member News

When summer heat waves hit, keeping our dogs cool is top of mind. It’s only natural to see them panting under all that fur and want to book them an appointment at the groomer, stat. For some dogs, a trim, short haircut or deshedding treatment can help keep their coat healthy, lightweight, and breezy. But, […]

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students Sean Spindel and Amelia Martens have been named recipients of the Morris Animal Foundation’s competitive Veterinary Student Scholar program.

Cruising on the lake while dressed in red, white, and blue makes for a nearly perfect Fourth of July — and having your furry friend by your side makes the day even more special. However, because lakes can be dangerous places for pets, owners should come prepared for the unexpected. Dr. Erin Ray, a clinical […]

Petey McPherson An 8-pound Chihuahua named Petey McPherson holds a new record at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) after having 58 heartworms surgically removed from his tiny heart. This overwhelming number of heartworms would have been fatal for Petey if his loving owner, Don McPherson, had not rescued him as a stray […]

Professor Lisa Tell recently served as chair on a panel of experts tasked with identifying holistic approaches to address opportunities and challenges in animal health and veterinary medicine.

Eight students from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences moved forward into their futures at the 39th Annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Training Conference and Career Expo, held in April in Memphis, Tennessee.

The bird flu was long known to poultry farmers. Here’s why the dairy industry was caught off guard by its jump to cattle.

Dr. Jessica Siegal-Willott ‘97, D.V.M. ‘02, credits her training at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with laying a strong foundation for her career, which spans clinical practice, conservation, and public service.

Graduate health professions students from socially disadvantaged groups are more likely to have had encountered adversity in their childhood. And according to a new study, that reality also could lead to personal struggles during their education and careers. The longitudinal research examined the wellbeing of UC Davis students in three of its professional schools: medical, […]

For many graduate students, a mentor may serve as a leader, a guide, and a supporter. For some especially fortunate graduate students, a mentor may also serve as a trusted friend.