Archives: dogs

Family with an adopted dog sitting on a bench
December 21, 2021

Heart to Heart: Following Treatment at NC State, Dog With Heart Murmur Comes Home to Girl With Same Condition

When it became time to look for a forever home for Kallie, an online pet ad included her heart story so that potential owners would know she might need special care. That's exactly what drew 7-year-old Ali to her new best friend.

AKC breed sensitivity study
May 25, 2021

New NC State Veterinary Medicine Project Aims to Unlock Mysteries of Dog Pain

The groundbreaking study is exploring whether pain sensitivity differs by dog breed.
Dog nose
February 5, 2021

Are COVID-Sniffing Dogs the New Tool in Helping Detect the Virus?

David Dorman, professor of toxicology, talks about how dogs are able to detect the virus and where this may be useful.
August 30, 2016

Mark Your Calendar: 25th Annual Dog Olympics Sept. 10

Dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes are invited to participate in athletic and non-athletic competitions. Come celebrate the human/animal bond, and help raise funds for and awareness of...