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VHS Community: Rotating interns’ schedules make your head spin
In addition to teaching clinical skills and problem-solving, the program also focuses on professional development, managing stress, and client communication. “We have to hit on all the high points of being a veterinarian in a very high-stress workplace," Dr. Amanda Cavanagh said.
CSU researchers investigate cause of spike in canine respiratory disease
Colorado State University researchers are investigating whether a contagious illness that has led to a spike in the number of upper respiratory infections in canines along Colorado’s Front Range is due to a new pathogen or an organism that is already known and recognized as a cause of respiratory disease in dogs.
Fox News: Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory ‘mystery illness’
Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, told Today that, usually, cases of other contagious coughing conditions in dogs tend to decrease in the fall as temperatures cool and fewer canines congregate in parks. "But this year, the spike has stayed high," Cavanaugh told the outlet.
Yahoo News: Potentially Fatal Mystery Respiratory Illness in Dogs Spreading Across the U.S.
According to Amanda Cavanagh, the section head at Small Animal Emergency Service at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, dogs showing signs of a consistent cough should be brought to a veterinarian. "Let the vet fully evaluate," Cavanagh said. "That early vet visit can be so important to establish that relationship with your vet and have them help you take care of your dog and then track how this illness is going to progress."
New York Post: Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory ‘mystery illness’
Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, told Today that, usually, cases of other contagious coughing conditions in dogs tend to decrease in the fall as temperatures cool and fewer canines congregate in parks.
NPR: Could a ‘funky’ pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues
Unlike kennel cough that typically lasts about a week to 10 days, some of the dogs Dr. Amanda Cavanagh has treated had a cough for weeks to even months. "We're noticing that more dogs are getting secondary bacterial pneumonia," she says.
Today Show: A potentially fatal mystery illness in dogs is spreading in the US. It starts with a cough
Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, Colorado, tells TODAY.com this past summer she started seeing cases of dogs with coughs lasting several weeks or longer, and the trend has continued into the fall. She estimates her caseload of coughing dogs has doubled over the past month or so.
Washington Post: What a mystery illness in dogs could mean for holiday pet care
“If you don’t have to board your dog, use a pet sitter,” said Amanda Cavanagh, a veterinarian specializing in emergency and critical care at Colorado State University. “If you don’t have to go to a dog park or doggy day care, try to avoid it. Don’t exercise with other dogs who are not from the same house.”
Tabby Triumph: Mozart’s inspirational journey from paralysis to prancing
Mozart was diagnosed with a round-cell tumor on his T5 vertebrae, paralyzing the once sprightly cat. Mozart's journey toward recovery was a collaborative symphony, with Urgent Care, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, and Rehabilitation.
K1047: Surge in Mystery Dog Illness Sparks Concern: What to Know
Veterinary experts, including Amanda Cavanagh from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, affirmed that this mysterious illness is highly contagious and potentially fatal. Symptoms mimic those of kennel cough, such as coughing, sneezing, nasal and eye discharge, and lethargy. Cavanagh noted on GMA that a transition from a dry to a wet cough indicates a more serious condition, possibly pneumonia.