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Dr. Jan SuchodolskiPhoto by Jason Nitsch ‘14, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Center for Systems Neuroscience in Hannover, Germany have discovered that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can reduce negative mental health symptoms in dogs with epilepsy — especially in […]

Dog with Fungal Infection Beats Overwhelming Odds Subtitle Collaborative efforts among multiple specialty services and dedicated owners lead to heroic results Rob Warren September 23, 2024 Riley overcame a severe case of aspergillosis after months of treatment at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. “Case of the Month” – September 2024 Riley outside the UC Davis […]

A familiar and endearing face will be among those welcoming University of Saskatchewan student Rory Langelier to the veterinary profession on Sept. 23 during the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) annual white coat ceremony.

The holiday season is a time filled with food, family, friends — and lots of possible holiday hazards for pets. “It’s a busy time and pets may be confused or excited by what is going on and we may be less attentive than usual,” says Brian Collins, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice), senior lecturer […]

Traumatic spinal cord injuries, degenerative spinal cord diseases and chronic neuropathic pain are all neurological lesions. Neurological lesions negatively affect the function, wellness and overall quality of life for humans and animals. These conditions are not uncommon but can be complicated to treat effectively.

In Memoriam: Dr. Sheri Ross Rob Warren September 20, 2024 Dr. Sheri Ross, a long-time faculty member of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, passed away on August 16, 2024. Dr. Ross first came to UC Davis in 2006 to pursue a fellowship in renal medicine/hemodialysis at the school’s UC Veterinary Medical Center – […]

New Study Investigates How Co-Morbidities Influence Antimicrobial Usage During Dental Procedures Subtitle Research and collaborations highlight industry need for evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship guidelines Rob Warren September 19, 2024 Mars and UC Davis Antimicrobial resistance is classified by the World Health Organization as a major threat to both human and animal health. As part of an […]

Imagine watching your dog waddle into the room and noticing that he is walking on the top of his back paw. While you may classify it as a harmless quirk, in reality, that “knuckling” action can actually be a response to the dog’s neurological health in distress. Dr. Joseph Mankin, a clinical associate professor at […]

Sally, a 9-year-old chihuahua, came to the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital after continuous vomiting, diarrhea and an acute distended abdomen.