Jun 14, 2011

Morris Animal Foundation Supports CVM Stem Cell Research

The following is reprinted, in part, from an article by Kelley Weir from the current issue of Animal News, a publication of the Morris Animal Foundation. Stem cell research has blown the door of science wide open for new therapies to address diseases that animals face. Currently, adult stem cells are being investigated as treatments…

Jun 14, 2011

Morris Animal Foundation Supports Feline Cardio Study

The following is reprinted, in part, from an article by Amy Ettinger from the current issue of Animal News, a publication of the Morris Animal Foundation. Heart disease can strike cats in the prime of life—usually between the ages of five and eight years. Cats with heart disease may not show any symptoms until it’s…

Jun 9, 2011

Testing Limb-sparing Implants to Fight Canine Osteosarcoma

An orthopedic surgeon at the North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine who helped pioneer osseointegrated implants for dogs and cats missing a limb is conducting a study to determine the feasibility of a novel limb-sparing implant for treating canine osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most frequent bone tumor in dogs with the distal…

Jun 1, 2011

Patty Secoura, Veterinary Health Complex- Internal Medicine

The College’s third University-level Award for Excellence winner.

Jun 1, 2011

Curtis Colwell, Veterinary Health Complex- Large Animal Hospital

Jun 1, 2011

Ken Satterwhite, Site Director

May 31, 2011

Woof, wow

The following was a lead editorial in the Raleigh News & Observer. It’s said among pet fanciers that there are dog people and cat people. Randall B. Terry Jr. was a dog person who had nine golden retrievers and loved them like family. That love, and a generous vision and hope to help all animals…

May 18, 2011

CVM Veterinary Health Complex

Beginning June 20th, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be officially known as the Veterinary Health Complex. This name change is intended to more accurately define the multitude of hospital services available on NC State University’s Centennial Biomedical Campus and the CVM satellite and field…

May 10, 2011

Terry Center Dedication Day Photos

The following images were taken by photographers Wendy Savage, Chris Kennedy, and Marc Hall during the May 6, 2011 dedication of the Randall B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center.   A) Diana, one of three of Mr. Terry’s remaining Golden Retrievers is ready for the big day. / B) Welcome to the Terry…

Apr 19, 2011

Groundbreaking CVM Dermatology Research Indicates Flea/ Tick Product Causes Adverse Skin Reaction

  Article in April 18 Veterinary Practice News By Jessica Tremayne Contributing Editor A recent groundbreaking study of clinical, histological and immunological data of 22 cases of  Pemphigus foliaceus, or PF, shows evidence that it can occur as an adverse drug reaction to the canine flea and tick preventive ProMeris. PF is the most common…