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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 ItemTanya LeRoith named new director of Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article
LeRoith replaces retiring director Terry Swecker, once her faculty advisor when she was a student at the veterinary college.
Date: Jun 25, 2024 -
Article ItemWilliam S. 'Terry' Swecker Jr. retires as Veterinary Teaching Hospital director , article
Swecker, one of the first graduates of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, stepped down as hospital director on May 10 and retires from Virginia Tech on June 30.
Date: Jun 13, 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 ItemVMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Augusta O'Reilly , article
Augusta O'Reilly, supports the humans behind our pets and champions different cultural practices for euthanasia and cremation, making her a valuable asset to our community.
Date: Jun 11, 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 ItemResearchers use AI to study deadly hemorrhagic fever viruses , article
As part of a $3.25 million Department of Defense grant through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, researchers at the veterinary college, the University of Montreal, and SRI International are using artificial intelligence to study hemorrhagic fever viruses with the ultimate goal of identifying targets for therapeutics.
Date: May 23, 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 ItemVeterinary experts offer update and advice on avian influenza outbreak , article
Virginia Tech's ViTALS lab and its veterinary college alumni in state government are monitoring the avian flu situation, which has yet to affect Virginia cattle as it has in other parts of the U.S.
Date: Apr 22, 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 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 -
Video ItemGrowley III gets his checkup , video
Growley III, call sign Stryker, receives veterinary care through the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. As the mascot of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Stryker attends many university and community events making it important to keep track of his health. 2 to 3 times a semester, Stryker visits the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for his check up and a health certificate for travel.
Date: Mar 27, 2024 -
Article ItemThings you need to know before you bring home your new puppy , article
National Puppy Day is March 23, but we like to celebrate all year long. If you’ve decided to add a puppy to your life, here are some things you need to keep in mind to make sure your puppy is set up for success.
Date: Mar 25, 2024 -
Article ItemStanton Foundation grant to fund canine mitral valve diagnosis research at veterinary college , article
Research will determine if veterinarians using only a stethoscope and chest X-rays can be effective in identifying dogs that would benefit from medical treatment for mitral valve disease.
Date: Mar 21, 2024 -
Article ItemVMCVM Faculty Spotlight: Sharon Dunn '94 , article
Sharon Dunn, an employee at the veterinary college since 1994, embodies the spirit of dedication and service, having transitioned from an emergency hire position upon graduating from Virginia Tech to playing a pivotal role across various divisions within the college.
Date: Mar 15, 2024 -
Article ItemNew research aims to use AI to make cancer diagnostics for pets more available and affordable , article
Ph.D. student Christina Pacholec will use artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of cytological images in an effort to identify lymphoma in dogs more quickly and less invasively.
Date: Mar 12, 2024
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