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A person with a Donkey.

May 30, 2024

From a Texas Equine Hospital, Caitlyn Coleman Reports

May 30, 2024 My week at Brazos Valley Equine Hospital in Navasota, Texas, was fantastic. This hospital is just one of multiple Brazos Valley locations, with others in Salado, Cypress, Waco, Texas, and Cave Creek, Arizona. In total, there are 10 veterinarians and three intern veterinarians.  While there, I saw a wide variety of cases…

May 29, 2024

Oral rapamycin for Severe Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) in Dogs

Principle Investigator Kursten Pierce Description The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether three times weekly dosing with oral rapamycin can reverse the heart muscle changes associated with subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS) in dogs. Dogs will undergo an initial screening for eligibility. If your dog enrolls, they will be randomized to receive either low…
Two smiling veterinarians wearing white doctor's coats stand beside two clients in a garden outside a veterinary hospital.

May 29, 2024

For Giving Her All for Olive, Small Animal Surgery Resident Awarded Coat of Excellence

Dr. Sarah Saylor provided advice and comfort to an Apex family grappling with their pit bull’s mesothelioma diagnosis, sparking a heartfelt contribution that will aid other pets at the NC State Veterinary Hospital.
A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair smiles at the camera in the Veterinary Hospital's intensive care unit.

May 22, 2024

House Officer Highlight: Army Veterinarian Sees Animals at Their Worst to Help Them Feel Their Best

Dr. Candace Wimbish, an Army major and third-year emergency and critical care resident at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, keeps a cool head while providing life-saving care to beloved pets.
A red wolf puppy born at NC State over Mother's Day Weekend.

May 19, 2024

Howlelujah! 3 Critically Endangered Red Wolf Pups Join NC State’s Pack

The College of Veterinary Medicine community is euphoric that the two female and one male pup thrived during their first week, gaining weight and showing no signs of abnormalities.
Suzie Schoolfield, left, and Samantha Scott are two students participating in the alumni mentorship program. One of their alumni leaders is Dr. Jay Chambers, NC State DVM Class of 1987, right.

May 15, 2024

Mentorship Program Pairing Alumni with Students Already Changing Lives

“Just being with them, getting to know them, understanding some of their challenges and being able to help with those challenges, it’s very rewarding,” says alumni mentor Dr. Jay Chambers, NC State DVM Class of 1987. “It’s just been a joy to me to be a part of it.”

May 13, 2024

Paws and Perception: How Human and Dog Factors Shape Behavior

Description There are many potential factors that may influence a dog’s behavior. NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine Thinking Pets Program is now enrolling dogs and their owners for a new research study exploring dog and human factors that may influence dog behavior. We hope to use what we learn to improve how we…

May 9, 2024

Planning Mother’s Day Gifts? Here are Pet-Safe Cut Flowers and House Plants

Mom deserves the best, but don’t forget your pets when you’re picking out those beautiful blooms and live greenery.
Dr. Raul Bras explains how to find a horse's navicular bone inside its hoof.

May 9, 2024

Hoofin’ It: NC State Students Get World’s Finest Farrier Expertise

The trainees in Dr. Raul Bras’ farriery selective learn how important hooves are to horse health before heading out to build relationships with local partners.
Two graduates lean into each other, hands clasped, at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine's 2024 graduation.

May 3, 2024

‘It’s the People Who Make It’ for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024

Despite their programs’ socially distant beginnings, members of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024 formed enduring bonds with the people and places that make this campus home.