FROM THE FIELD: ALLY. #NCStateVetMed student Ally Elliott reports from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota that the female bison are bullish on the new male additions and that Pepper is as spicy as ever. “The people and community here are the backbone of this country working behind the scenes,” she says. “This is why I love it out here, the culture, the community and the kindness overflow, and there is no one I would rather work for and be able to provide veterinary services and the knowledge that has been given to me than to people like this! I’m forever grateful!” Read her dispatch at the link in our profile. #vetstudent #fromthefield #americanindian
CORRESPONDENT CATCH-UP. Our #NCStateVetMed From the Field students have been learning, growing and smiling through the past few weeks all over the country! Read up on Ally`s experiences on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota, Chase`s work with @kyfishwildlife, Caitlyn`s equine hospital internships and Meghan`s time with the @may_wildlife_center using the link in our bio.
ICYMI. We can`t let #NationalFarrierWeek go by without a shoutout to our #NCStateVetMed world-renowned expert Dr. Raul Bras! Dr. Bras, who grew up in Puerto Rico, completed the farrier program at Cornell University in 2007 and, in 2010, became a Certified Journeyman Farrier of the American Farriers Association. In 2015, he was inducted into the International Equine Veterinarian Hall of Fame. “We don’t have enough equine vets,” says Bras, who arrived at NC State University last fall. “I have so much passion and dedication for this work. I just want to be inspiring to young students to help them see there could be something bigger in their careers.” Read about how he`s training the next generation of veterinary healers on the art of keeping horse hooves healthy at the link in our profile. #equinemedicine #farrier #vetschool #vetstudent
PUPDATE #4: JULY 11, 2024. The #NCStateVetMed red wolf puppies are almost nine weeks old and growing quickly! Our @carnivoreconservationcrew does swift checkups with extra precautions such as using gloves and scruffing when handling the puppies. During the past few weeks, both puppies received their distemper vaccines and deworming, while their father, Jewell, kept a close eye from a nearby pen. The puppies have also been seen running and playing in their enclosures! Learn more about @ncstate’s crucial role in the red wolf recovery program from Dr. Tara Harrison and the @carnivoreconservationcrew co-president Sean Hubbard, who recently shared their insights with @915wunc’s Broadside podcast using the 🔗 in our bio.
NEW PHP LEADER: Dr. Kaori Sakamoto, a pathologist at the University of Georgia who received her DVM from the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, is the new leader of the #NCStateVetMed Department of Population Health and Pathobiology. “I went to the vet school wanting to be an aquatic vet, and sophomore year I had pathology, and they were just amazing teachers,” Sakamoto says. “I just fell in love with pathology. It’s just so challenging and interesting, and every day is different.” Read more about her in the link in our profile. #problemsolvers #pathologists #vetpath
FROM THE FIELD: ALLY. Love is in the air on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. Over the past week, #NCStateVetMed student Ally Elliott helped release three new bulls into the herd in the north pasture, roped a calf needing veterinary care and assisted at a white tail deer breeding farm. She also offers an update on Pepper, the bison calf: "She is getting bigger and stronger by the day and unfortunately a bit spicier — haha!" Read her dispatch at the link in our profile. #vetstudent #vetschool #internship #rosebudreservation #nativeamerican #bison
A FEARLESS FOURTH. While we’re preparing for food and fireworks and other July 4th festivities, we need to keep our pets in mind, too. We talked with Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, small animal primary care clinician at #NCStateVetMed, for some tips on how we can celebrate and comfort our pets during this sometimes-stressful holiday.
SHARING FOOD SAFELY: Many people foods can lead to serious stomach upset in our pets.
🍉 If you want to share a sweet treat with your pets, try seedless watermelon and cut it into small, easy-to-digest cubes.
🍉 You can also give your pets a few bites of unseasoned, fully-cooked meat or corn that has been removed from the cob.
FEARSOME FIREWORKS: It’s best to leave pets at home when attending fireworks shows.
🎇 If your presence comforts them, try to remain at home and nearby - occasionally providing comforting words or soothing rubs.
🎇 If your pets want to hide, create a safe space for them, such as a cozy spot under the bed or in a dark closet.
🎇 Try a device such as a thundershirt. The gentle pressure these wraps provide can help our animals feel safe, similar to how we feel during a hug.
HUMIDITY AND HEAT: Temperatures are expected to climb again, and keeping your pets cool is important.
☀️ Your pets will inevitably need to go out for bathroom breaks. Try to keep walks as short as possible while sticking to shaded and grassy areas to protect paw pads.
☀️ Make sure your pet has access to plenty of fresh, clean water. Water can evaporate more quickly in the heat, so refilling the water bowl is important. Additionally, you can add a few ice cubes to their water to keep it cool and refreshing.
☀️ Create cool and shaded spaces for any outdoor pets such as dog and cat houses fitted with air conditioning or fans.
☀️ Keep a close eye on your pet for signs of heatstroke, which can include excessive panting, difficulty breathing, racing heart and excessive drooling. When in doubt, contact your vet and have your pet evaluated.
RELIEF FOR RUMINANTS. Fifty-seven DVM students are spending their summers immersed in mentored lab research studies through the 10-week #NCStateVetMed Veterinary Scholars Program. We’re highlighting a few projects to showcase their aptitude and innovation. Our first project features rising second-year students Dileydis Soto Montes and Sara Fitzgerald. They’ve been working with mentor Dr. Jennifer Halleran on finding the most effective ways to administer pain medication to goats with urinary blockages. Learn more about the study and their experience by using the link in our profile.
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