VIDEO: "I would say [there's been] maybe a 50 percent increase in the number of coughing dogs we detect," said Dr. Amanda Cavanagh. "We determine these are contagious dogs. They've had exposure, and they could pass it on to other dogs." She said the virus seems to be spreading at social places for pups, like dog parks and doggy day cares.
Gates Institute member Steve Dow, DVM, is the principal investigator of Colorado State University’s first clinical trial in the use of this novel therapy in canines with naturally occurring osteosarcoma.
“We want to know the entire history of the horse, but it’s important to get your hands on the horse with a physical examination. We’re not there to persuade the buyer one way or the other. We’re presenting facts." -Dr. Luke Bass
“One of the motivators is to create this enhanced space for research, education and service — service including being a hospital and serving our veterinary patients and their families — and how we really essentially leverage all of those together to advance what we do in veterinary medicine to continually get better,” said Dr. Kelly Hall-Wilke, associate professor of emergency and critical care and chair of the VHEC project planning team.
LISTEN: Dr. Lori Kogan, author of "Differences in perceptions and satisfaction exist among veterinarians employed at corporate versus privately owned veterinary clinics in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association" discusses the positives and negatives of corporate-owned hospitals when compared to privately owned practices.
Veterinary medicine is in transition. Pet ownership in the United States is at an all-time high creating a greater demand for services. At the same time, career options for Doctors of Veterinary Medicine are also growing, especially in the areas of public health and translational medicine, which seeks to better connect medical research with clinical treatment.
Launched in 2019, the 5-year Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study (VACCS) successfully enrolled 800 dogs in less than three years, allowing for a fully enrolled double-blind study of the Calviri vaccine. During clinical trials, scientists found that the vaccine was doing two things: as expected, it’s protecting patients from cancer, but surprisingly, it’s also protecting them from non-cancer diseases.
Ask the experts: Jessica Rubin, J.D., professor of animal law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and Jane Shaw, D.V.M. and Ph.D., professor of veterinary medicine at the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. They were college roommates three decades ago and have had parallel careers serving animals in animal law and veterinary medicine, respectively.
“Many people have the misperception that food which is good for humans is also good for dogs, but that is not necessarily the case. Dogs eating a grain-free diet experiencing symptoms of lethargy, cough or difficulty breathing should be examined by a veterinarian.” -Dr. Bruna Del Nero
Wildlife officer Brock McArdle took the 65-pound dog to a specialist at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital for further evaluation. Dr. Bruna Del Nero conducted an ultrasound and other tests that led to diagnosing Cash with an enlarged heart caused by dilated cardiomyopathy, which causes the heart’s muscles to weaken and can be fatal if left untreated.