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Article ItemLove languages: Understanding how your pet communicates , article
Pets' body language depends on context, but here are a few quick tips to help owners decode it for better understanding.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 -
Article ItemKeeping the peace: A guide for happy pets and houseguests over the holidays , article
Houseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 -
Article ItemThe 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , article
While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 -
Article ItemCollaborative approach to veterinary neurology at Virginia Tech spurs groundbreaking research, compassionate care , article
The neurology team's mission at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is threefold: research, clinical service, and education of the next generation of veterinary professionals.
Date: Dec 10, 2024 -
Article ItemThe 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , article
There are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.
Date: Dec 01, 2024 -
Article ItemUnderstanding diabetes in pets , article
National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans.
Date: Nov 19, 2024 -
Article ItemNew antiviral treatment rescues kitten from deadly feline illness , article
Lanala the cat recovering after receiving new oral medication to fight feline infectious peritonitis at Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 -
Article ItemA spoonful of chicken helps the medicine go down: Inside the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy , article
A dedicated team works tirelessly to customize medications for every creature that comes through the doors of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Oct 24, 2024 -
Article ItemFour paths, one passion: Licensed veterinary technicians share their stories , article
On LVT Week, we spotlight just four of the many dedicated LVTs from inside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Their stories illustrate the diverse, challenging, and deeply rewarding nature of this crucial profession.
Date: Oct 15, 2024 -
Article ItemSpooktacular pet safety: Unique Halloween tips for pet owners , article
As Halloween approaches and you start decorating your home with jack-o'-lanterns and spooky decorations, it's important to consider how this festive season might affect our furry friends.
Date: Oct 15, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary student develops nutrition guidelines for local animal shelters , article
Not only has E'lisia Davis helped shelter pets become healthier, but she's given shelter employees resources they can use for years to come.
Date: Oct 14, 2024 -
Article ItemHow to have a happy hike with your pet , article
Veterinary clinician Michael Nappier suggests carrying water, food and first aid and starting with short, easy, flat trails, with few people or pets around.
Date: Oct 03, 2024 -
Article ItemRabies Awareness: Protecting Your Pets and Family , article
World Rabies Day is Sept. 28, 2024, and the veterinary college is committed to raising awareness about this deadly but preventable disease. Learn more in this question and answer session with Tanya LeRoith, hospital director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
Article ItemHow to keep your pet’s coat healthy , article
Nutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
Article ItemNew Virginia Tech, Roanoke Valley SPCA partnership to innovate animal behavioral programming in shelter medicine , article
Students will have the opportunity to research and contribute to the health, happiness, and adoptability of dogs and cats at the shelter.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
Article ItemIs your pet stressed? , article
Stress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.
Date: Jul 01, 2024 -
Article ItemWhy preventive medicine is key to pet health , article
Regular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
Article ItemIlektra Athanasiadi finds rewards in using radiation therapy to treat pets with cancer , article
As a radiation oncologist, Athanasiadi is a core part of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, one of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s three hospitals.
Date: Jun 05, 2024 -
Article ItemCritical thinking for critical care: Conner guides emergency care course at veterinary college , article
Emergencies find everyone in life, eventually. The same is true in veterinary medicine, even for clinicians who have purposely gone into a field other than emergency care.
Date: May 28, 2024 -
Article ItemAllergies in dogs and cats are nothing to sneeze at , article
Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too.
Date: May 20, 2024
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