Dogs

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.

Progress toward more effective treatments for IBD

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.

Washington State Magazine | As temperatures increase and heat waves become the norm, keeping our four-legged friends cool during the summer has become a challenge for pet owners, especially in the Pacific Northwest, where many homes lack air-conditioning.

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.

When temperatures elevate the conditions can become dangerous for our pets.

Development of a Cytochrome P450 Phenotyping Test to Quantify Breed and Genetic Differences in Drug Sensitivities in Dogs

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.