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In the face of adversity: Paco’s journey through critical care
In a remarkable tale of resilience, Paco, the 2-year-old cat, emerged victorious against the grips of a life-threatening septic abdomen.
Trigger: Founding Member of 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue
“Together, we helped countless Navajos, all because of Trigger. He was the founding member. It was his heart and spirit that made me decide to do this. All he ever cared about was working… all he cared about was finding the missing,” said Bernadine Beyale, Trigger’s owner and search partner.
Rocky Ford diagnostic lab interruption of service
As of March 1 and until further notice, the Rocky Ford lab will not accept necropsy cases.
Canine respiratory illness cases down across Colorado; CSU continues to investigate fall spike
Reports of canine respiratory disease in Colorado have dropped from peak case numbers last year, according to Colorado State University veterinary experts.
New MRI advances CSU’s diagnostic imaging capabilities
"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
Puerto Rican pup receives the gift of a healthy future thanks to minimally invasive heart procedure at CSU
The puppy, Will, made the long journey from Puerto Rico to receive the rare cardiac procedure at CSU's veterinary teaching hospital.
Your healthy dog can help vets understand how dogs breathe in emergencies
The Arterial Blood Gas at Altitude Study at the Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for healthy dogs, especially brachycephalic (short-muzzled, flat-faced) breeds — English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs — to participate in this research that will show veterinarians if dogs breathe differently in high altitude environments.
For rabbits that won’t relax at the vet, meds may provide stress relief
A research study indicates that gabapentin can be a helpful tool to keep anxiety at bay when you have to take your rabbit to the vet.
How to prepare your pet for a low-stress vet visit
Learn how to recognize signs of stress and create a comfortable environment for your pet to ensure a low-stress visit to the vet.
Defend your flock against avian influenza
“Colorado poultry owners should immediately increase their biosecurity protocols to protect their flocks, including limiting exposure of domestic birds to wild birds and other poultry flocks and limiting introduction of new birds into flocks.” -Dr. Maggie Baldwin, Colorado State Veterinarian