January 2025

Pit bull overcomes life-threatening illness thanks to WSU veterinarians

A year after a life-threatening health crisis, 10‑year‑old pit bull Thorton is thriving thanks to the expert care he received at the university’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

A year after a life-threatening health crisis, 10-year-old pit bull Thorton is laying on the couch as his home.

Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team: Sybil Fiedler

Sybil Fiedler has spent the past two and a half years at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where she now plays a vital role as a technician assistant in Transfusion Services, Internal Medicine, and Emergent Surgery.

Sybil Fiedler examines a white dog.

When is it too cold for your pet?

As winter settles in, keeping your pets safe in the cold becomes a top priority. Dr. Linda Martin, an emergency and critical care specialist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, shares her expertise on how to protect your furry friends from the dangers of freezing temperatures.

Labradoodle playing in the snow. Image by z75217 from Pixabay.