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Article ItemA veterinarian's journey from engineering to canine nutrition research , article
For Janice O'Brien, a Ph.D, student in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the road to becoming a researcher in canine nutrition epidemiology has been anything but conventional.
Date: Aug 22, 2024 -
Article ItemHow to keep your pet’s coat healthy , article
Nutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
Article ItemNew Virginia Tech, Roanoke Valley SPCA partnership to innovate animal behavioral programming in shelter medicine , article
Students will have the opportunity to research and contribute to the health, happiness, and adoptability of dogs and cats at the shelter.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
Article ItemCampus treks elevate international students’ language and life skills , article
The Language and Culture Institute is taking a creative, hands-on approach to language learning. Its students are honing their English skills through experiences that transcend traditional classroom settings, from hugging therapy dogs to exploring the Corps of Cadets' museum.
Date: Jul 30, 2024 -
Article ItemNew technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors , article
Burst sine wave electroporation was found to cause less damage to cells and tissue but more disruption to the blood-brain barrier.
Date: Jul 16, 2024 -
Article ItemIs your pet stressed? , article
Stress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.
Date: Jul 01, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers issue ‘call to action’ for data on more diverse range of dog owners , article
In a perspective piece for the journal Science, Virginia Tech’s Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton wrote that factors that affect dogs' end-of-life outcomes could be significant for the humans that share their environments.
Date: Jun 15, 2024 -
Article ItemWhy preventive medicine is key to pet health , article
Regular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
Article ItemPairing shelter dogs has ‘pawsitive’ results , article
A Virginia Tech-led study of shelter dogs revealed that dogs housed with a well-matched companion less stressed and adopted faster than dogs housed alone.
Date: Jun 12, 2024 -
Article ItemIlektra Athanasiadi finds rewards in using radiation therapy to treat pets with cancer , article
As a radiation oncologist, Athanasiadi is a core part of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, one of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s three hospitals.
Date: Jun 05, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary hospital teamwork helps dog survive toxic ingestion , article
Attentive veterinary care and an emergency referral to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital helped a dog named Chop recover from neurological intoxication.
Date: May 30, 2024 -
Article ItemStudy considers human medicine for answers on common canine immune disease , article
Oakley, a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher from Beckley, West Virginia, recovers from a severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) thanks to advanced treatment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where research into the disease could lead to breakthroughs in treatment for dogs.
Date: May 29, 2024 -
Article ItemCritical thinking for critical care: Conner guides emergency care course at veterinary college , article
Emergencies find everyone in life, eventually. The same is true in veterinary medicine, even for clinicians who have purposely gone into a field other than emergency care.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
Article ItemDogs play a key role in veterinary college’s brain cancer trial , article
A collaborative study explores an innovative therapy called histotripsy, harnessing the power of focused ultrasound to break down tumors with precision.
Date: May 21, 2024 -
Article ItemAllergies in dogs and cats are nothing to sneeze at , article
Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too.
Date: May 20, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemLyme Disease in Dogs: What Dog Owners Should Know , article
As Lyme disease cases rise in the United States, not only humans are at risk; dogs are increasingly vulnerable to this tick-borne illness. The disease's spread is facilitated by ticks, which thrive in tall grasses and wooded areas and symptoms in dogs can range from fever and joint pain to more serious conditions like kidney damage if left untreated.
Date: Apr 12, 2024 -
Article ItemTeresa Southard seeks answers in veterinary forensics cases , article
Southard, associate professor of anatomic pathology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, works to uncover if animal deaths are related to illegal activity, such as neglect and abuse.
Date: Apr 08, 2024 -
Article ItemLoki's Leap: The Golden Retriever who overcame the odds with groundbreaking care , article
In a display of remarkable innovation, expertise, and heartfelt care, a team at the veterinary college recently embarked on a lengthy and involved surgery or procedure to improve the life of Loki, a cherished 1-year-old golden retriever.
Date: Mar 28, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Audrey Ruple talks about the Dog Aging Project , article
Ruple discussed the Dog Aging Project, the largest-known study of dog health that aims to understand the keys to healthy aging in dogs and the risks to their health. She explained what information they are collecting, what it means for dogs, and how it might also be used to better understand human health.
Date: Mar 25, 2024
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