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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 ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital teams work together on dog's medical mystery , article
Two masses were removed from the German shorthaired pointer's chest, but clinicians still needed to learn what they had removed.
Date: Dec 03, 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 ItemAnimal Instructors Program bridges community and veterinary education , article
Blacksburg-area pet owners get free health services for their pets while veterinary students get crucial hands-on training.
Date: Oct 29, 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 -
Video ItemHands-on learning: Animal Instructors Program bridges community and veterinary education , video
Blacksburg-area pet owners receive free health services, while veterinary students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine get crucial hands-on training through the Animal Instructors Program. Learn more or sign up for the program at: dvm.vetmed.vt.edu/animal-care-for-education/animal-instructors-program
Date: Oct 23, 2024 -
Article ItemRoutine checkup at veterinary hospital discovers serious heart condition in 8-year-old dog , article
Already part of a study for mitral valve disease, Louie was found to have an unrelated heart condition.
Date: Oct 16, 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 -
Video ItemRoutine checkup at veterinary hospital discovers serious heart condition in 8-year-old dog , video
Louie Cooper, an 8-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was enrolled in a study through the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine about mitral valve disease, a disease that commonly affects the breed. During his routine checkup, doctors found his heart rate to be incredibly slow due to an AV block in his heart. After this diagnosis, the Coopers were told Louie would need a pacemaker. After the pacemaker surgery, Louie is back to his playful self thanks to the cardiology team at the VTH!
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 -
Video ItemVeterinary School Resident and Feline Friend participate in Hokie Hike 2024 , video
Dr. Emilee Lacey spends her time hiking outdoors with an unlikely furry companion, her cat Jynx! Lacey is participating in this year's Hokie Hike, and alongside Dr. Mike Nappier, is giving tips on how you can bring your feline friend outdoors as well. Sign up for this year's Hokie Hike at alumni.vt.edu/hokie-hike
Date: Sep 27, 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 Item10 fun activities for students , article
Make the most of your first year at Virginia Tech with these 10 fun activities.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
Article ItemVeterinary Teaching Hospital care helps puppy ‘run like the wind’ , article
Sharon Harrell noticed something off about her puppy's gait, but after Veterinary Teaching Hospital care, Miryam is now participating in dog sports.
Date: Sep 11, 2024
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