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A black dog lies on a hospital bed with a brow stuffed animal with him.

Mar 16, 2026

After a Grape Ingestion, Going the Extra Miles for Daddy’s Dog

A topsy-turvy litter of little black duck-hunters-to-be. Two daughters with bright smiles and waiting arms. A devoted husband and doting dad, now gone from cancer, waiting patiently to learn which pup his girls would pick to become his canine companion on the Mississippi waterways. This is the poignant memory that buttressed Giselle Thibaudeau Munn as…
two cute red Corgi dogs sitting next to each other in the Park for a walk on a winter day in funny warm knitted hats during heavy snowfall

Jan 23, 2026

Winter Weather: Tips for Keeping Your Animals Safe

The severe threat of an ice and possibly snow event this weekend in North Carolina has led the governor to declare a state of emergency. Because below-freezing temperatures and inclement weather often mean changes in your pets’ routines, we asked our experts for tips on keeping them safe.  For dogs, Dr. Mariea Ross Estrada, small…

Jan 13, 2026

A First: NC State Offers Certificate in Geriatric Medicine to DVM Students

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, a worldwide leader in researching aging and introducing geriatric medicine into its DVM curriculum, is now offering its students a first-of-its-kind opportunity to earn a Certificate of Geriatric Medicine, with a new elective class already in place this semester. More than 20 students have enrolled in the novel…
Dr. Natasha Olby is world-renowned for her research into aging dogs.

Dec 22, 2025

Olby Leads Successful Effort to Define Diagnostic Criteria for Dogs with Dementia 

Leading veterinary neurologist Natasha Olby took her research into Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome to the next level by convening a group of 12 experts from across the world to craft diagnostic criteria for the syndrome, which is analogous to early Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This month, the American Veterinary Medical Association approved the guidelines, which…
A French bull dog sits in grass while it scratches its chin with a hind leg.

Dec 17, 2025

Study Explores Role of Neutrophils in Canine Atopic Dermatitis

A new study from North Carolina State University found that neutrophils – white blood cells that are a key part of the immune system – play a role in the early stages of atopic dermatitis flares in dogs. The work is a first step toward understanding the role that these immune cells may play in…
Dr. Chris Mariani in blue scrubs and purple gloves kneels behind a white dog and examines him.

Nov 5, 2025

NC State Neurologist Adapts Human Laser Therapy for Use in Dogs with Brain Cancer

A complicated, years-long project led by an NC State professor of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery and a former Duke University professor of neurosurgery has opened a pathway for more advanced brain cancer research and treatment for both humans and dogs.  For the first time, Dr. Christopher Mariani and his team successfully employed laser interstitial thermal…
Dr. Margaret Gruen squats as she works with a black dog in the behavior lab at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

Oct 14, 2025

NC State Behavioral Specialist Leads $5.5 Million NIH Grant for Research Contributing to Opioid Fight

As part of its ongoing effort to combat opioid addiction in the United States, the National Institutes of Health is advancing research into the mechanisms and impacts of pain, recently awarding a $5.5 million grant to an interdisciplinary research team co-led by Dr. Margaret Gruen of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine to examine how…
Golden Retriever in field of flowers.

Sep 3, 2025

Researchers Identify Gene Associated With Deadly Heart Disease in Golden Retrievers

Researchers have discovered the first genetic mutation associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work could lead to increased early detection and disease prevention for the breed while further shaping our understanding of the disease in humans. HCM is a cardiac disease that most commonly affects humans and cats but…
A graphic with a quote from Dr. Kristy Williams that says: We have a wonderful board-certified anesthesia team that we work with very closely to conduct these procedures every week. You have to move quickly to get that balloon up safely across the pulmonary valve, which involves a lot of teamwork and a lot of coordination. We’re very lucky to have such an excellent group at NC State with multiple disciplines working together.

Jul 3, 2025

NC State Gives Rescue Puppy Specialized Heart Surgery — 13 Years After Foster Mom Had Similar Procedure  

Last year, Alexis Sullivan was sitting in a veterinary clinic with her foster pup, Opie, when her memories swept her back to a human cardiologist’s office in 2011. Opie’s veterinarian was explaining to her that Opie had a heart murmur, using many terms Sullivan recognized from being diagnosed with a leaky mitral valve over a…

May 22, 2025

Pet Owner Alert: Mushroom Toxicity Claims Dogs’ Lives. What You Should Know. 

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine veterinarians want pet owners to be aware of the dangers of toxic mushrooms after having two confirmed cases this week of dogs dying from poisonings. Dr. Cordelia Leeder, an intern in small animal medicine at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, says any curious or unsupervised dogs are at risk…