What is intervertebral disc disease? Intervertebral discs sit between the vertebrae in the spine and function as shock-absorbers to dissipate the force placed on the spine. Intervertebral disc disease occurs when those disks degenerate, lose water content, and calcify, causing them to rupture or protrude. Discs that herniate are known as type I intervertebral disc […]
Some practical advice regarding ticks on your animal.
Kristy Fiorini had been wanting a corgi ever since she could remember.
It was during Hank’s initial diagnosis that the Varner family was referred to the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine for radiation treatment with Dr. Janean Fidel where Hank would undergo a series of 18 treatments over the course of three and a half weeks in WSU’s care.
When “Scout,” a 9-year-old German Shepherd mix, walked into the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he went to work right away. Calm and obedient with friendly eyes and a large scar across the top of his head, he lies down on the mat his owner, Anne Hensley, puts down for him. She kisses his head, and […]
The WSU neurology service’s new Electrodiagnostics machine will help make advanced muscle and nerve disorder diagnoses thanks to a generous friend of the college. Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) are two of the medical tests veterinarians will be able to perform with the new equipment.
