Carter became the first dog to undergo a new procedure at Washington State University that will provide a safer treatment option for tiny canines diagnosed with a deadly congenital heart defect.
Sean Manwill’s 18 month old mastiff, Gracie, had only months to live without an expensive heart procedure. WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund and strangers from across the country poured in support to save the dog’s life.
The Fromherz family now has hope their dog Spike will live a longer and healthier life after he received a rare heart procedure at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Chihuahua-mix Lola is recovering with her family after a rare heart procedure that can only be performed at specialized facilities like WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Ryan Baumwart has been caring for patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s cardiology service since he joined our team three years ago.
As the lead cardiologist at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Dr. Lynne Nelson recently visited the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum to perform cardiac exams on three newer residents.
Patients at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital can now receive on-location cardiovascular diagnosis thanks to a new portable echocardiograph from a generous friend of the college.
“We are very grateful to have this machine.” said Dr. Lynne Nelson, a WSU veterinary cardiologist. “This echo is the latest, state-of-the-art, portable machine. Because it is portable, we can take it to a sick horse, kitten, or any animal.”
