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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: impact Specialized ultrasound upgrades capabilities at Virginia Tech's veterinary hospital , articleNewly acquired technology supported by a generous donation and a training program to educate faculty is transforming how faculty teach, diagnose, and engage with clients.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Veterinary Teaching Hospital's ICU gets a breath of fresh air , articleThe Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital has enhanced care in its Intensive Care Unit with a new, state-of-the-art Vet Flex ICU oxygen system — improving outcomes for critical patients, easing staff workload, and advancing its teaching mission.
Date: Apr 16, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Lilies and cats: A deadly combination , articleLilies might be beautiful, but for cats, they pose a significant threat that can be deadly. A veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is urging cat owners to be extra cautious and understand the risks associated with these common household and garden plants, especially with Easter and the spring planting season.
Date: Apr 08, 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 - -
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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: impact Keeping the peace: A guide for happy pets and houseguests over the holidays , articleHouseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine.
Date: Dec 11, 2024 - -
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Category: impact The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , articleWhile 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 - -
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Category: impact Collaborative approach to veterinary neurology at Virginia Tech spurs groundbreaking research, compassionate care , articleThe 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 - -
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Category: impact The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide , articleThere are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.
Date: Dec 01, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Understanding diabetes in pets , articleNational 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 - -
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Category: impact New antiviral treatment rescues kitten from deadly feline illness , articleLanala the cat recovering after receiving new oral medication to fight feline infectious peritonitis at Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Nov 13, 2024 - -
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Category: impact A spoonful of chicken helps the medicine go down: Inside the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy , articleA dedicated team works tirelessly to customize medications for every creature that comes through the doors of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Date: Oct 24, 2024 - -
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Category: impact Four paths, one passion: Licensed veterinary technicians share their stories , articleOn 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 - -
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Category: impact Spooktacular pet safety: Unique Halloween tips for pet owners , articleAs 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 - -
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Category: impact Veterinary student develops nutrition guidelines for local animal shelters , articleNot 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 - -
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Category: impact How to have a happy hike with your pet , articleVeterinary 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 - -
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Category: impact Rabies Awareness: Protecting Your Pets and Family , articleWorld 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 - -
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Category: impact How to keep your pet’s coat healthy , articleNutrition and grooming are keys to maintaining pet coat health.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
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