HURRICANE HELENE & PET SAFETY. Whether you`re in the path of the storm or on the outskirts, it`s always good to be prepared for a weather emergency. We caught up with Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, small animal primary care clinician at #NCStateVetMed, on how to create a go-bag for your pet - and we`ve created some handy checklists too. Stay safe!
JUST HORSIN` AROUND! 🐎 Earlier this month, children and teens gathered at the #NCStateVetMed Reedy Creek Equine Farm for Horseman`s Youth Day! The @ncsu.scaaep hosted the event, which included learning stations on horse anatomy and physical exams, dentistry, wound care/bandaging, nutrition, laboratory diagnostics, and diseases and vaccinations.
HONEYBEE ANESTHESIA. Yes, you read that correctly! In a collaborative research project between #NCStateVetMed and the NC Museum of @naturalsciences, experts in anesthesia, insects and bee-keeping came together this week to test novel (and less stressful) ways of anesthetizing bees - a huge leap for honeybee medicine and #OneHealth. See why 👉
Learn more about the emerging field of honey medicine using the link in @ncstatevetmed’s bio.
BIOLOGY DETECTIVE: Nearly every diagnostic test or research study that involves cell, tissue or fluid samples requires a pathologist’s trained eye. Luckily, #NCStateVetMed has third-year comparative pathology resident Dr. Jazz Stephens, whose behind-the-scenes work with clinics across the Veterinary Hospital helps veterinarians diagnose and treat a multitude of conditions for pets in need.
But this slide savant’s research reaches even more broadly. Stephens works with teams advancing animal and human health by identifying similarities in disease progression and treatment outcomes across species.
“I love telling people I’m basically a biology detective,” she says. “As pathologists, not only are we figuring out why a disease occurs, but how do we prevent it from happening in the future?”
Scale to the cellular level with Stephens, our featured house officer for September, at the link in our bio.
ANIMAL TO PRINT. #NCStateVetMed researchers including Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn, Dr. Matthew Breen and Dr. Benjamin J. Callahan are continuing their work with @ncstatechass on analyzing DNA found in parchment manuscripts. From the data collected, they`re aiming to better understand early modern parchment-making techniques, investigate the history of cattle, goat, and sheep breed selection, and trace the origins of pathogens in early modern England. Read the full story using the link in our bio.
MEET MAGNOLIA AND CYPRESS! We received almost 3,800 votes, and your choice was clear for naming our #NCStateVetMed red wolf pups!
During their last checkup, the now 4-month-old puppies were weighed and given their last distemper vaccine and a rabies vaccine. We also checked their heart rates, respiratory rates and took their temperatures. The puppies are healthy and will continue to remain on #NCStateVetMed’s campus, tended to by our @carnivoreconservationcrew, which cares for the puppies each and every day. Members of the team shared a little bit about each personality:
Meet Magnolia:
From the very beginning, Magnolia has had the most energy. You’ll often find her zooming around, leading her brother on their adventures. At her puppy checkups, she’s the sneaky one — quick on her paws and always one step ahead, making it quite the game to catch her. She is very fast and intelligent.
Meet Cypress:
Cypress is true to red wolf nature. He loves to run around with his sister, exploring. During checkups, he takes a relaxed approach and simply lies down. He’s growing into a big, strong pup and has recently overtaken his sister in weight. He is also a bit more vocal than Magnolia, calling out from time to time with his parents.
Learn more about #NCState’s role in the nationwide red wolf species recovery efforts using the link in our bio or by following @carnivoreconservationcrew.
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MORE WONDERFUL LIFE: “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings,” Zuzu Bailey declares in the 1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life."
And every time the Krebs family hears the collar of their 7-year-old Lab mix, Zuzu, jingle as she joyfully fetches a Frisbee, they can’t help but feel that their family has been touched by a small miracle, too.
Care from #NCStateVetMed veterinary oncologists helped zippy Zuzu maintain her zest during treatment for Stage 4a multicentric B-cell lymphoma.
"NC State has just been great with Zuzu," says Trish Krebs. "She looks forward to seeing her vets, and she would have probably been long gone if it wasn’t for the treatment that she’s receiving there. It’s just been really, truly helpful."
Learn how Zuzu is showing her gratitude by helping other dogs with the same condition at the link in our bio.
A SPRINT TO SAVE A LIFE. Paddy, a 20-year-old quarter horse, was in dire shape when he arrived at #NCStateVetMed in severe abdominal pain caused by strangulation of his small intestine. Veterinarians jumped in to save his life, and now Paddy is back to spending quality riding time with his owner. Read their story using the link in our bio.
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