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General ItemResearch participation: Help your pet feel more comfortable during care Date: Sep 09, 2026 -
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General ItemAre you a cat and dog owner? Participate in this study Date: Aug 24, 2026 -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Juno , articleMeet Juno, the almost-10-year-old "mix of everything that just makes the best dog out there" living in the home of Kirsten Masters, a dual-degree Ph.D./DVM student in her second year of DVM studies. With an adorable personality that could charm anyone, Juno ended up being the center of attention on her mom's wedding day. Juno likes her fruits and veggies, but thinks a pup cup is best, especially after a long walk and before a long day of snugglebugging. Juno has already seen her mom accomplish so much, and "she always makes sure I’m right by her side for everything."
Date: Aug 24, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Venus , articleMeet Venus, soon-to-be 6-year-old French bulldog-Jack Russell terrier mix whose mom, Bre Payne, is the administrative assistant in the Advancement office at the veterinary college. Venus is a couch potato most of the day and a wild child for the rest, with an uncanny ability to convince her mom into giving her chicken-flavored treats — or just plain chicken that her mom cooks. Venus' best friend is a cat named Otis, — "partners in crime, nap pals, and sometimes frenemies" — and she wishes her mom would quit doing human stuff more often and just cuddle on the couch.
Date: Jun 18, 2026 - -
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Super Bowl ad dog gets advanced radiation therapy at animal cancer hospital , articleCody, who appeared n Budweiser’s 2014 Super Bowl commercial, received advanced treatment at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center after being diagnosed with a nasal tumor.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case , articleOrdinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Researchers test noninvasive cancer treatment to trigger body's immune defenses , articleImmunotherapy combined with histotripsy may offer new hope for both dogs and people with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer.
Date: May 28, 2026 - -
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Researchers aim to fight aggressive cancer with a virus , articleScientists are engineering viruses to carry a cancer-killing molecule directly to brain tumors — a novel approach to treating glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers.
Date: May 05, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Nuggs , articleMeet Nuggs, the 8-year-old "coconut retriever" whose mom, Alley LaPlante, is an intern at and 2025 graduate of the veterinary college. Nuggs was rescued from a hurricane-ravaged island, arriving on a plane to bring "island joy" to all. Nuggs loves cows, once got stuck in the snow under a deck, and claims to be cute from every possible camera angle. Nuggs has learned that "if you never beg for an extra cookie, the answer will always be no."
Date: Apr 24, 2026 - -
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At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, every case is a classroom lesson , articleLife-saving surgery and treatment for Copper, a year-old mixed breed, by a team of clinicians, technicians, and veterinary students not only saved Copper, but will help countless other pets for years to come.
Date: Apr 14, 2026 - -
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When Aloka the Peace Dog needed surgery, veterinary college alums were ready , articleThree graduates of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech helped one of the world’s most famous walking companions get back on his feet.
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - -
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How one rescue dog found new life in rehab at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleTreatment found new comfort for Chrissy when euthanasia was in the discussion.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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How one rescue dog found new life in a rehab clinic at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , videoChrissy, a yellow Lab rescued from the streets of Texas, was facing severe arthritis, declining mobility, and conversations about euthanasia. Through rehabilitation and joint injections at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, her quality of life has completely turned around.
Date: Mar 10, 2026 - -
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No laptop, no cell service, no problem: Veterinary student volunteers at sled dog marathon , articleLauren Maghak spent a week as the only student veterinarian at the 41st John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — a 300-mile race up Minnesota's North Shore and the longest U.S. race outside of Alaska.
Date: Mar 09, 2026 - -
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Research tests light-activated treatment for brain cancer , articleA new therapy uses light to activate drugs that kill microscopic brain cancer cells surgeons can't see.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
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Grief therapy dog gets love, top-notch treatment in battle with cancer , articleRagnar, the ambassador of Oakey's Funeral Service, has made a turnaround as he continues to fight cancer with the help of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center..
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
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One week in a foster home dramatically improves shelter dogs’ lives , articleA new study shows that a week away from the kennel may be one of the best stress-relievers a shelter dog can get — and pairing them with a familiar canine buddy when they return helps even more.
Date: Jan 27, 2026 - -
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A legacy of hope: Buddha’s contribution to cancer research , articleThrough his participation, Buddha, a 7-year-old mixed breed dog, became part of the growing knowledge on histotripsy, a legacy that may help save others in the future.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
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Four life-saving interactions, one dog, and a gift to advance cancer research , articleA Beirne Carter Foundation gift will support groundbreaking histotripsy research, a noninvasive ultrasound technology being developed in dogs first to help both animals and people fight cancer more effectively.
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Monty , articleMeet Monty, a one-year-old Borzoi puppy with the energy of a whirlwind and the heart of a cuddlebug. Sidekick to Annmarie Pudlo, a lab tech in the CMRL shared lab, Monty spends his days zooming, snuggling, and keeping his humans on their toes. From road trips and photo shoots to teddy bear drama and late-night zoomies, Monty lives life to the fullest—with cream cheese treats and Goldfish crackers fueling his adventures. Don’t let the 80-pound flops fool you—he’s just trying to be part of the action (and maybe get a few extra belly rubs).
Date: Jan 12, 2026 -
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