Archives: Petco

Fall foliage on the CVM campus
October 29, 2020

NC State Veterinary Medicine News and Updates, October 2020

Diversity and inclusion series, a new scholarship endowment and more from a busy month at the CVM.

Radiation Oncology Service Tracy Gieger
October 21, 2020

Saving the Irreplaceable Rowdy

When the Staffordshire terrier developed a fast-growing cancerous tumor on the upper part of his left shoulder, his owner feared that she might be losing her beloved friend. Thanks to expert treatment and assistance from a special fund, things are looking up.
Brandon Hinds and Cristian Burris with their bearded dragon Ramsey
March 11, 2020

A Tale of Two Dragons

The coincidence of two bearded dragons with leukemia belonging to the same owners provided a unique opportunity for clinicians.
Lori Wooten pets her dog Max
February 18, 2020

Timely Coincidence Means Hope for Max

Lori Wooten refuses to give up hope when her dog Max is diagnosed with lymphoma.

Guinea pig Rebecca Bunch
February 4, 2020

Sometimes Good News Comes in Bunches 

A routine nail clipping leads to a life-changing discovery for Guinea Pig Rebecca Bunch.

Ferrets Joker, Bane and Harley Hathcock
January 24, 2020

More Time for Harley

Teacher Carmen Hathcock and the NC State exotics team help ferret Harley fight lymphoma.

Jorge Roca with his dog Mick
January 8, 2020

When Being on Trial is Good

Mick, a 4-year-old Rottweiler, responds well to the treatment of his osteosarcoma through a medical oncology clinical trial.

Kimberly Tillapaugh holds Sahara the bearded dragon
December 17, 2019

Good for Science — and Sahara the Bearded Dragon, Too

When Kimberly Tillapaugh's beloved bearded dragon, Sahara, was diagnosed with leukemia, the NC State Veterinary Hospital, with help from the Petco Foundation and the Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Fund, made treatment a reality.
Woman with blonde hair holding black cat
November 18, 2019

Cat Fights Nasal Cancer, Receives Help From a Few Friends

After Jones the cat was diagnosed with nasal lymphoma at the NC State Veterinary Hospital, antibiotics and steroids weren’t going to be enough. Sometimes, even a fighter like Jones needs a little help.
woman with dog
November 4, 2019

Keep Calm and Terrier On

Kristi Thompson says that, Nala, her 12-year-old terrier mix, is her rock. “Nala’s been there for me through so much,” Thompson said. “She’s my best friend, my confidant, my shadow. Her gentle energy keeps me grounded and sane through all of life’s ups and downs.” There have been a few of those ups and downs