“Tie-back surgery is standard for this condition, but it doesn’t always work how we want; it is typically not the procedure that fails, but rather the cartilage is softer than the suture used; therefore, the cartilage itself can fail. A handful of people across the US and Europe and I have been working on a solution to solve that problem.” -Dr. Lauren Luedke
“Another thing that makes us unique is that we offer three legs of a stool – a combination of orthopedic medicine, clinical trials, and rehabilitation. We work together – veterinary specialists in sports medicine and our clinical trials team evaluating treatments to see if they improve quality of life, and we’re here to complete treatments. -Sasha Foster
Diagnosing disease is a serious business, but the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s Chemistry and Toxicology Lab team finds ways to make the workday fun. The lighthearted group includes Lab Manager Kevin Daniels, part-time Lab Technician and part-time Quality Technician Alex Briggs, and section head and Clinical Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Gary Mason.
The lab primarily handles surgical biopsies which, most often, have a veterinary care team and anxious owner waiting for results. The team also works with necropsy specimens to provide closure to owners or information on herd health. With that in mind, service excellence is critical, providing quick and accurate findings.
“The technological advances mean that the new images are much better in detail. We can also run different types of sequences, which allow us to gain more information about any conditions we may find.” -Dr. Camilla Cooper, associate professor of neurology
The puppy, Will, made the long journey from Puerto Rico to receive the rare cardiac procedure at CSU’s veterinary teaching hospital.
Radiation oncologist and associate professor Dr. Keara Boss is committed to finding a cure for head and neck cancers in both pets and people and maintaining her strong connection to family.
May is National Cancer Research Month, launched in 2007 by the American Association for Cancer Research to highlight the importance of lifesaving cancer research. For more than 40 years, CSU’s Flint Animal Cancer Center has been at the forefront of comparative oncology research and discovery to benefit pets and people with cancer.
Cancer is the leading cause of death in pets beyond middle age. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, please consult a veterinarian.
The Argus Institute at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital recognizes and honors the human-animal bond, offering unique support services to help pet parents through dying, death, and grief.