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Total Hip Replacement Gives Young Husky Bright Future

Total Hip Replacement Gives Young Husky Bright Future Rob Warren July 20, 2021 Rob Warren Sky immediately following total hip replacement surgery at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. “Case of the Month” – July 2021 Sky, a 2-year-old female Siberian husky mix, was rescued nearly a year ago. Her owners Renee Gee and Brian Estill […]

Former Umpire Studies Veterinary Medicine To Prepare For Third Career Path

Chris Tiller and former Dodgers manager Joe Torre talk during the Giants vs. Dodgers game on July 29, 2008. From umpire to business owner to veterinarian, Chris Tiller has pursued a diverse range of careers during his life, always taking advantage of new opportunities to follow his passions. As a third-year veterinary student at the […]

Animal Doctor: Are Irradiated Pet Foods Safe?

But even patients who are paralyzed and lose vision as a result of eating irradiated food can fully recover, given sufficient time, nursing care and food that hasn’t been irradiated, said Dr. Ian Duncan, professor of neurology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.” The post Animal Doctor: Are Irradiated Pet Foods Safe? […]

DNA Assay Aids in Identifying and Protecting North American Wolves, Coyotes

Forensics specialists can use a commercial assay targeting mitochondrial DNA to accurately discriminate between wolf, coyote and dog species, according to a new study from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. The genetic information can be obtained from smaller or more degraded samples, and could aid authorities in prosecuting hunting jurisdiction violations and preserving […]

She’s your dog, Charlie Brown: Cleft palate puppy gets a second chance

She’s your dog, Charlie Brown Cleft palate puppy gets a second chance By Jessica Cox When Miss Charlie Brown was born, she weighed 280 grams and fit perfectly inside of a coffee mug. She was also in the minority five percent of puppies born with a cleft palate, or a hole in the roof of […]

Detecting Wildlife Illness and Death With New Early Alert System

Detecting Wildlife Illness and Death With New Early Alert System Trina Wood July 19, 2021 Kat Kerlin Quick Summary A network of wildlife rehabilitation organizations helps track emerging threats. by Kat Kerlin, UC Davis News From domoic acid poisoning in seabirds to canine distemper in raccoons, wildlife face a variety of threats and illnesses. Some […]