“Why that trend is occurring is unknown but may be related to our pets spending less time in social situations that might include ill dogs during the winter months,” said Dr. Michael Lappin, an internal medicine specialist and director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at CSU.
“People are very interested in alternative therapies that work better” and have fewer side effects, said Dr. Stephanie McGrath, a veterinary neurologist at Colorado State University who studies medical cannabis and is on the scientific advisory board of Panacea Life Sciences, a CBD product manufacturer. “We really should be funneling dollars to support research so we can get a better understanding of how we should be using this medication,” she added.
“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
The 25th annual CVMBS Research Day showcased cutting-edge research projects from members of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences community. The annual symposium is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to present their work and talents, connect with other students and faculty at CSU, and learn about other disciplines.
At Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 18 dogs with CPV have received Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, says Dr. Kristin Zersen, assistant professor of emergency and critical care at CSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. CPMA is given in addition to supportive care, such as IV fluids and anti-nausea medication. “It’s a little too soon to tell overall benefits, but there have been no concerns or side effects that I’ve noticed. It’s very well tolerated and easy to implement,” she says.
Every year, wildfires across the western U.S. and Canada send plumes of smoke into the sky. When that smoke blows into southwestern Idaho’s Treasure Valley, it blankets Boise-area residents in dirty air. “An astonishing amount of smoke gets inside these facilities,” said Luke Montrose, an environmental toxicologist and researcher at Colorado State University.
"An astonishing amount of smoke gets inside these facilities," said Luke Montrose, an environmental toxicologist and researcher at Colorado State University. Data from monitors Montrose installed in four Idaho long-term care facilities in 2020 showed that large amounts of smoke pollution recorded outside during wildfire season seeped into the facilities.
New study may help explain why many people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder also suffer from insulin-based problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart conditions.
A new study finds that stimulating a particular circuit of the brain calms stress reactivity in males but not in females.
In Colorado, the number of canine pneumonia cases rose by 50% from September through November of this year, compared to the same months in 2022, said infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Lappin, director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine.