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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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Paralyzed chihuahua walks again after rare tumor surgery , articleWhen Bessie arrived at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, surgeons didn't expect her to walk again. Within 24 hours of surgery, she could feel her toes.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
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Dog gets back to her old self with help of shockwave therapy , articleAt age 13, this golden doodle mix does zoomies again after receiving rehabilitation and shockwave therapy.
Date: Jan 02, 2026 - -
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Titanium implants help dog walk again after spinal trauma , articleAt the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a neurosurgical team's coordinated approach to treating severe spinal injuries enabled Scout to walk after a car accident left him paralyzed.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Axel , articleMeet Axel, a 9-year-old dachshund mix (with 1% Rottweiler attitude) and proud sidekick to Madison Brown, VMCVM’s Content Specialist. A true survivor, Axel recently bounced back from a serious illness with help from his veterinary care teams and is now soaking up snuggles, Greenies, and beach trips. Whether he’s chasing his tail, snuggling on the couch, or showing who's boss at home, Axel brings big personality and even bigger heart to every day.
Date: Nov 10, 2025 - -
Video ItemMore Than an ER - Building the Future of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech , video
Step inside the remarkable transformation of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Emergency Service. This is the story of a visionary leader, Dr. Bobbie Conner, and the world-class team she has built—a team pioneering a new, more sustainable model for training the next generation of veterinarians. The foundation for their future is waiting. To learn how you can be a part of this vital mission, explore a partnership with us: www.vth.vetmed.vt.edu/donate
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Vegemite returns to being a championship 'Iron Dog’ after melanoma is removed by surgery , articleA North Carolina dog trainer is seeking continued care for the miniature American shepherd at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke.
Date: Nov 04, 2025 - -
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Cammy the otterhound’s human joins the veterinary college as new resident , articlePassion for rare dogs fuels veterinary college’s new theriogenology resident.
Date: Oct 21, 2025 - -
Video ItemThe lasting impact of VT Therapy dogs , video
Since 2012, the VT Therapy dogs have become local celebrities on campus. Appearing at hundreds of outreach events, Josie, Derek, and Epcot continue to create a positive impact for Hokies all across campus.
Date: Oct 17, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Princess Petunia Potato , articleMeet Princess Petunia Potato, a 13-year-old Basset Hound with big ears, bigger attitude and a love for bell peppers. Rescued by her human Andrew Burton, a tech in the small animal ICU, she now rules the house from her bike chariot and keeps her furry siblings in line while perfecting the art of the nap.
Date: Oct 14, 2025 - -
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Terrier named Tater rocks remission , articleThe 4-year-old dog needed two rounds of chemotherapy, supported by the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center and a Petco Love donation.
Date: Oct 06, 2025 - -
Video Item"Good Dogs" exhibit celebrates canine companions , video
The "Good Dogs" exhibit, located on the second floor of Newman Library, showcases the history of dogs at Virginia Tech and highlights the beloved canines who serve the Hokie community today.
Date: Sep 24, 2025 - -
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‘Wild child’ dog recovers from poisoning with help from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleKey information from the dog's owners and a saved vomit sample enabled the emergency team to diagnose pentobarbital toxicity and provide lifesaving treatment.
Date: Sep 22, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Ruby-Mae , articleMeet Ruby-Mae, a 4-year-old Red Golden Retriever and proud princess of her home. She’s sweet, silly, and a little scared of things like wind and new mops. Her human, MaLora Bush, works at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, and Ruby-Mae is her heart dog through and through. She lives for snuggles, veggies, and bedtime sink drinks — and spreads love with every tail wag.
Date: Sep 15, 2025 - -
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Benchmark study tracks trends in dog behavior , articleThe Virginia Tech study, which seeks to understand the link between dog behavior and health, compiles four years of owner-reported data from over 47,000 dogs.
Date: Sep 10, 2025 - -
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Facing three irritating maladies at once, Berkley the German shepherd finds comfort in veterinary dermatologist’s treatment , articleAt a July re-check, Berkley's condition was pronounced as “great” with previous lesions healed.
Date: Sep 02, 2025 - -
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Veterinary students extend Health Wagon benefits to Southwest Virginia pets , articleAs students completed their Integrative Learning Experience summer project, 566 animals received care, 343 cats and 223 dogs over two days.
Date: Aug 26, 2025 - -
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VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Rocky , articleMeet Rocky, a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier with a big heart and a solid noggin to match. Once a foster, now a full-time momma’s boy, he’s the snuggly sidekick of Paula Hernandez, a Community Practice Tech at the VTH. Bilingual, sweet, and full of love, Rocky lives for whipped cream, sploots, and bedtime cuddles.
Date: Aug 15, 2025 - -
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Collie receives treatment for rare form of lupus , articleA biopsy confirmed a Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinician's suspicion about the skin irritation, and a new course of treatment brought relief for the dog and his owners.
Date: Aug 11, 2025 - -
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Toxic well water will affect household pets first, new study finds , articleIn dog drinking water sampled from wells across the country, 64 percent contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal, such as lead, iron, sulfur, or arsenic. Because heavy metal contaminants are often tasteless, odorless, and invisible, homeowners may not know there’s something in the water — until their dog gets sick.
Date: Aug 06, 2025 -
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