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Category: impact Four tips for creating a pet-friendly garden , articleGardening offers the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine and make your yard prettier. Here are some ways to create a safe garden you and your pets can enjoy.
Date: May 19, 2025 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Lilies and cats: A deadly combination , articleLilies may be beautiful, but they are extremely toxic to cats — even small exposures can be fatal — so pet owners should keep them out of their homes and gardens.
Date: Apr 03, 2025 - -
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Category: news directly from around campus Senior cat health alert: Recognizing hyperthyroidism , articleHyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for cats middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners.
Date: Mar 13, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Advantage Early mornings at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn , video
The morning routine at Virginia Tech's Equitation Barn involves students from all majors, staff, and volunteers who feed horses and clean stalls 365 days of the year. Students gain experience in breeding and foaling, ground work training, marketing, nutrition, exercise physiology, as well as stable management fundamentals.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
Video ItemVirginia Tech Advantage Morning routine at Virginia Tech's sheep center , video
Caring for the hundreds of sheep at Virginia Tech's Copenhaver Sheep Center involves many students and staff and happens 365 days a year, rain or shine. Students in both the School of Animal Sciences and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine are extensive users of the facilities, gaining valuable hands-on livestock experience as well as production management training through a wide range of courses.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Love languages: Understanding how your pet communicates , articlePets' body language depends on context, but here are a few quick tips to help owners decode it for better understanding.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 - -
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Category: academics VMCVM Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Virginia Edwards , articleMeet Virginia Edwards '07, DVM '12, a VMCVM alumna turned faculty member since 2016. Passionate about teaching, she thrives on mentoring students and celebrating their "lightbulb moments." A talented baker and singer, who enjoys time with her family and two dogs, Maggie and Shadow. Her favorite advice? "You belong here, and you can do this."
Date: Jan 27, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Animal Instructors Program bridges community and veterinary education , articleBlacksburg-area pet owners get free health services for their pets while veterinary students get crucial hands-on training.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Veterinary college recognizes excellence during 2024 faculty awards , articleThe veterinary college recently held its annual faculty awards reception to celebrate and recognize the exceptional contributions of its faculty members.
Date: May 01, 2024 - -
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Category: academics Emily Lawrence joins Animal Care for Education program , articleEmily Lawrence has joined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a collegiate assistant professor in the Animal Care for Education (ACE) program. In addition to working with students in labs, she takes care of the ACE canine instructors.
Date: Dec 06, 2023 -