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Steps to ease a panicked pet on Independence Day

This July 4, there are a few things owners can do to alleviate their animal’s stress. It starts with being ready well in advance of the holiday — and the loud booms — arrive.

A long road to healing: How WSU saved Winnie

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.

Dr. Universe: Why do dogs and cats spin around before they sit down?

That’s a great observation about cats and dogs.

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Health Topics

• Feline asthma Feline asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of a cat’s airways. The condition is believed to be triggered by an allergic reaction to substances in the environment, such as dust, pollen, mold, smoke, or other airborne irritants, but many cases are idiopathic, meaning we do not know the cause. Over time, this inflammation can make it more difficult for cats to breathe.
• Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) in cats Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a highly contagious viral infection that affects cats. While rare in fully vaccinated pet cats, FPV remains a serious concern in shelters and multi-cat environments, where many cats are unvaccinated or recently rescued.
• Chocolate toxicity in dogs Chocolate toxicity is one of the most common causes of poisoning in dogs. If your dog eats chocolate, it can lead to vomiting, restlessness, abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, or even death in severe cases.

Clinical Studies

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• Canine intestinal modeling project Intestinal biopsies from dogs for organoid development

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