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Category: impact Life-saving blood donation at Veterinary Teaching Hospital connects two dogs and their owners , articleThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank currently has 16 dog blood donors and three cat blood donors, and more are needed.
Date: May 27, 2025 - -
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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 - -
Video ItemCategory: campus experience Where Creativity Meets Cause: Students and Shelter Dogs Share the Runway , video
A student led fashion show brought together creativity and compassion as fashion design students showcased their original work alongside adoptable shelter dogs. The event aimed to reimagine the standard "Adopt Me" vest, transforming it into thoughtfully designed garments that matched their human counterpart models' earth tone outfits. The collaborative event offered a fresh perspective on animal advocacy, demonstrating how design can serve both aesthetic and social impact.
Date: May 15, 2025 - -
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Category: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Princess Alley , articleMeet Princess, an 18-year-old Cocker Spaniel with royal curls and a heart full of love. Once rescued from a tough start, she now rules her home with quiet loyalty and devotion to her mom, a LVT in oncology. Her favorite place? Right by her mom’s side — where she’s always belonged.
Date: May 08, 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 Big dog, even bigger mission , articleFrida, a cane corso, lived a joyous life that was extended by treatment at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center that may help other dogs and people live longer, fuller lives.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Beamer Dotson , articleMeet Beamer, an 8-year-old long-haired dachshund, who rules the house with charm and sneezes. A cuddly couch king and loyal sidekick, he’s brave until visitors arrive—then it’s straight to hiding behind Mom. He’s not a fan of car rides but loves bedtime snuggles and is forever grateful to the VTH team who helped him recover from back surgery.
Date: Apr 11, 2025 - -
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Category: research Study highlights how frustration can lead to failure for search and rescue dogs , articleNew research shows that when these dogs experience frustration — such as blocked access to a reward or an unfulfilled expectation — they are slower to complete their searches and more prone to errors.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 - -
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Category: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Piper Wilson , articleMeet Piper, a pepperoni-loving hound mix and proud “foster fail” living her best life on the farm. At nearly 12, she still runs like a pup, snuggles like a pro, and keeps her humans on their toes—especially her dad, who she claims as her one true bestie. With bubble-chasing skills, a nightly tuck-in routine, and a soft spot for stuffed animals, Piper proves every day that rescued really is her favorite breed.
Date: Mar 25, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Veterinary college's Compassionate Care Fund helps save a puppy — and more , articleSomething about a puppy with parvo named Maybelline touched all of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinicians who nursed her back to health.
Date: Mar 18, 2025 - -
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Category: impact Dog recovers from leptospirosis after lifesaving treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleThe energetic 10-year-old dog faced a life-threatening battle with leptospirosis that underscored the importance of evolving vaccine protocols.
Date: Mar 11, 2025 - -
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Category: academics Building the bridge between veterinary and public health students at the veterinary college , articlePurple Leash week, an event that raises awareness between domestic violence and animal abuse, is one effort to connect the two degree programs within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Date: Mar 10, 2025 - -
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Category: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Blaze Christianson , articleMeet Blaze Christianson, a four-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, is a confident, treat-loving adventurer who keeps his humans well-trained and entertained with his agility skills, royal demands, and perfectly on-point eyeliner. Whether launching pies at veterinarians, exploring the great outdoors, or ensuring his mom gives him the attention he deserves, Blaze proves that life is better with a little corgi mischief.
Date: Feb 18, 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: culture VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Nikalai Juniper Bryant , articleMeet Nikalai Juniper Bryant, a 13-year-old mixed breed and proud VMCVM alum. She’s Dr. Jasmine Bryant’s snuggle-loving sidekick, known for her one-ear-up pose, love of Greenies, and playful hide-and-seek skills. Her advice? “Adopt, don’t shop—your best friend might be waiting!”
Date: Jan 28, 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 Veterinary Teaching Hospital teams work together on dog's medical mystery , articleTwo masses were removed from the German shorthaired pointer's chest, but clinicians still needed to learn what they had removed.
Date: Dec 03, 2024 -
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