Internal Medicine

Jan 31, 2023

Screening urine samples from high-risk dog breeds for early bladder cancer

Principle Investigator Dr Shelly Vaden Description This study is screening urine samples from clinically healthy dogs at increased risk of bladder cancer, to determine if they test positive for a genetic marker of the disease (a specific mutation in the dog BRAF gene). The goal is to determine whether this BRAF Mutation Detection test can… 

Jan 31, 2023

Therapeutic trials for canine bladder cancer

Principle Investigator Dr Shelly Vaden Description This study will investigate whether the administration of a dietary supplement slows the progression of canine bladder cancer (also known as transitional cell carcinoma/urothelial carcinoma, or TCC/UC) in dogs treated with standard of care therapy Testing Requirements Participants will be asked to: – bring their dog for an initial… 

Jan 19, 2023

Now Enrolling Dogs with Bladder Cancer

Principle Investigator Dr. Michael Mastromauro Description NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is enrolling in a clinical trial to investigate if a probiotic can improve cancer care and outcomes in dogs with bladder cancer. This is a placebo-controlled study, not all dogs will receive the probiotic, but all dogs will receivechemotherapy (vinblastine/piroxicam). Testing Requirements Dogs… 

Aug 3, 2022

NEW TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS AND CHRONIC URETHRAL OBSTRUCTIONS IN CATS

Principle Investigator Allison Kendall Testing Requirements As an alternative to euthanasia, the clinical trial will test low-dose radiotherapy which is intended to reduce symptoms. -cats will be required to stay at the hospital for 4-5 days during their initial visit for treatment and observation -owners will complete questionnaires at each visit and every 30 days… 

Aug 3, 2022

MEDICAL RESOLUTION OF GALLBLADDER MUCOCELE FORMATION IN DOGS

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Testing Requirements – Exclusive feeding of Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Low Fat dry or canned food with a 10% snack allowance for up to 1 year (paid for by study). Your dog’s feeding plan will be prescribed and monitored by a veterinary nutritionist. – Oral administration of up to 15 capsules of… 

Aug 3, 2022

ORAL MICROBIOME ANALYSIS

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your cat to analyze their oral microbiome (the microbial composition of their mouths). The analysis will allow us to identify patterns associated with the presence or absence of certain diseases. Healthy animals will provide us with controls for testing purposes. $50 electronic gift card for… 

Aug 3, 2022

ORAL MICROBIOME ANALYSIS

Principle Investigator Jody Gookin Description A one-time saliva sample from your dog to analyze their oral microbiome (the microbial composition of their mouths). The analysis will allow us to identify patterns associated with the presence or absence of certain diseases. Healthy animals will provide us with controls for testing purposes. $50 electronic gift card for… 

Aug 3, 2022

A PILOT STUDY TO EVALUATE AN INTRARENAL INJECTION FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Principle Investigator Shelly Vaden Description Pilot study to evaluate the field safety and effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided bilateral intrarenal injection of a chemokine for the management of IRIS stages 2 and 3 chronic kidney disease in felines. Testing Requirements Owner must be willing to bring their cat to the Veterinary Hospital for 8 study visits… 

Aug 2, 2022

CARPROFEN USE IN LACTATING DOGS

Principle Investigator Sara Lyle Description This study is looking at determining the safety of carprofen, brand name Rimadyl, in dogs who are nursing and if there are measurable amounts found in the bloodstream of their nursing puppies. This study is the first to look at both the dams and nursing puppies, and will help guide…