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Short-term antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate bacterial pneumonia in adult…

Aaron Rosario

Mar 4, 2026

Medically managing non-ambulatory dogs with disc herniation

Principle Investigator Natasha Olby and Melissa Lewis Description Our overall objective is to comprehensively document the recovery trajectory in medically managed, non-ambulatory dogs with presumptive or confirmed thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (TL-IVDE) presented to primary care (general practice or emergency) veterinarians. We seek to identify the most appropriate dogs for medical management and to optimize…
dog looking at camera, text says what shapes how dogs think and feel?

Jan 5, 2026

Assessing emotional and cognitive domains in dogs

Principle Investigator Margaret Gruen Description The purpose of this study is to develop a battery of cognitive and emotional tasks to assess the emotional and cognitive domains in dogs with and without chronic osteoarthritis (OA) pain. This will be the first study of its kind to fully develop and validate a cognitive and emotional assessment…

Dec 16, 2025

CATNIP: Evaluation of Comprehensive Assessment Techniques and Novel Indicators of Progression in Feline CKD Study.

Principle Investigator Autumn N. Harris and Shelly Vaden Description The objective of this study is to evaluate novel technology indicators of CKD progression in cats. This evaluation will include cats with Stage 2 or Stage 3 CKD, as well as healthy non-CKD controls. Your veterinarian will determine if your cat is eligible for study and…

Sep 23, 2025

Become a Feline Cancer Hero

Principle Investigator Dr. Yea Ji Jeong Description What is the Legacy Tissue Donation Program?• Patients’ family agree to donate tumor/metastases tissue after death • High quality biospecimens are obtained for cancer research (1-2 hours after death)• A board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist supervises collection of only the necessary tumor and metastatic tissue.• Samples are analyzed for…

Sep 23, 2025

Become a Canine Cancer Hero

Principle Investigator Dr. Yea Ji Jeong Description What is the Legacy Tissue Donation Program?• Patients’ family agree to donate tumor/metastases tissue after death • High quality biospecimens are obtained for cancer research (1-2 hours after death)• A board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologist supervises collection of only the necessary tumor and metastatic tissue.• Samples are analyzed for…

Sep 19, 2025

Radiation Therapy for Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS)

Principle Investigator Dr. Yen-Hao Lai Description NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting cats with chronic gingivostomatitis to explore if radiation therapy could serve as an effective treatment option. Testing Requirements Participation:~ You will be required to bring your cat to NC State Veterinary Hospital for a total of 9 studyvisits:~ 1 screening visits~…
dogs running in field

Aug 29, 2025

GOS Supplement Clinical Study

Fill Out Our 3-5 Minute Questionnaire!? Enrollment Benefits Description Helping advance canine joint health We’re enrolling dogs with osteoarthritis or mobility problems to study the connection between gut health and osteoarthritis. Visits are designed to be low-stress and Fear Free, include imaging and specialized walking and standing data, as well as multiple opportunities to learn…

Aug 22, 2025

Now Recruiting Dogs with Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Principle Investigator Dr Nolan Description This trial investigates a strategy to improve cancer control using a combination of standard radiation therapy plus a new immunotherapy drug called XCSgel. All enrolled dogs will receive surgery to remove the tumor. Because this is a blinded study, you will not know if your dog was given XCSgel or…

Jul 16, 2025

Endocrine diseases assessment in horses

Principle Investigator Katarzyna Dembek Description Equine metabolic diseases are disorders that affect a horse’s metabolism, often leading to abnormal hormone function. The most common are Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), linked to obesity and insulin resistance, and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), a condition affecting older horses due to pituitary gland dysfunction. These diseases increase the…

Jul 16, 2025

Short-term antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate bacterial pneumonia in adult horses

Principle Investigator Kate Hepworth-Warren Description Bacterial pneumonia is a common condition in horses that most often develops after long distance transportation, viral infections, or esophageal obstruction (choke). It can lead to prolonged and expensive therapy with potential complications including sepsis, laminitis, and death. In humans and small animals with bacterial pneumonia, guidelines suggest treating with…