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Delivering through the nose

Veterinary researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are working on a safer and easier option for administering a drug that reverses the effects of xylazine in police dogs and other canine working animals that accidentally ingest or inhale this potent sedative.

A special ‘KONG-tribution’

For pet owners facing the difficulty of a cancer diagnosis in their beloved animals, even the small comforts of a chew toy can make a world of difference.

TPLO Recovery: Setting Pets Up For Success

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is one of the most effective ways to restore a pet’s mobility after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear. With an experienced surgical team and careful at-home care, most pets make a full recovery — but the road to healing requires close attention to every step along the way. […]

Helping Hammie Breathe Easy: Texas A&M Veterinarians Save Cat With Windpipe Obstruction

Hammie as a kitten, photo courtesy of Cheryl Dobie Hammie, an orange tabby, had a rough beginning — he started life as a feral kitten outside a prison in Huntsville, Texas, and even after being rescued by one of the prison’s nurses, his challenges weren’t over. After Hammie developed an unusual cough, his veterinarian detected […]

OSU veterinarians detect organophosphate toxicity in a show goat pair

At the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, clinicians received a call from a referring veterinarian about two 7-month-old wether goats named Last Chance and Tower. Both were rushed to OSU after a consultation regarding their five-day history of inappetence, diarrhea and elevated liver values of unknown origin.

From a Beef Cattle Ranch in South Dakota, Katie Forrest Reports

This summer, I’m thrilled to be working with Dr. April Schilder, a beef cattle veterinarian and producer in South Dakota. Living with her family on their ranch has given me a unique opportunity to experience both veterinary practice and daily life as a producer. In just one week, I’ve assisted with breeding soundness exams, castrations, […]

NC State Offers ‘Livestock Boot Camp’ to Aspiring Registered Veterinary Technicians

In their navy coveralls and rubber boots, Cape Fear Community College students watched intently as Dr. Allison West, lead veterinarian at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Teaching Animal Unit, walked around an unconcerned cow in NC State’s state-of-the-art dairy barn and demonstrated how to assess the animal’s health. The students, who are finishing […]