New research at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine will hopefully lead to a better understanding of inflammatory bowel disease in canines and more effective treatments.
When Winnie refused to eat following the death of her canine sibling, WSU veterinarians helped diagnose and treat the dachshund who was suffering from life-threatening stomach ulcers.
The College of Veterinary Medicine provided Paul and Lynnea Thibodaux with one of the most precious gifts they could ask for — more time with their beloved Australian shepherds, Doc and Rubie.
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.
WSU researchers are recruiting for a study they hope will lead to the development of a test to determine if a dog is at risk of significant adverse reactions to commonly used veterinary drugs. The Drugs Optimized by Genomics (D.O.G.) study is focused on a group of liver enzymes, the cytochrome P450, responsible for metabolizing drugs, chemicals and even contaminants from the environment.
Woodford, a 2-year-old Maine coon, recently became the first cat at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital to have his semen frozen using a specialized process that allows it to be maintained indefinitely for future breeding.
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.