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Healing the horse who helps heroes heal , articleWhen a fractured elbow threatened to end the career of a horse at Operation Second Stride, an organization that serves first responders, veterans, and families of the fallen, the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center stepped in and gave therapy horse Ardie a second chance.
Date: Apr 15, 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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Beloved pet cat in clinical remission from cancer with new radiation application, Petco Love support , articleVirginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke applied a treatment shown to have good results on dogs to a cat much loved by his dedicated caretaker.
Date: Mar 31, 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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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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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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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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Yoga ball guides a warmblood foal's first steps , articleFollow the extraordinary journey of Squirt, a fragile foal born two weeks premature and facing life-threatening complications from her first moments. Through her owner's dedication, the expertise of the Equine Medical Center’s neonatal team, and innovative interventions, Squirt overcame her challenging start in life.
Date: Dec 05, 2025 - -
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Dental surgery helps retired draft horse King breathe easy again , articleOnce a breeding stallion, now a beloved rescue ambassador, King faced a painful sinus infection that required complex dental surgery. Thanks to expert care at the Equine Medical Center, this gentle giant is once again greeting fans and enjoying retirement with his partner, Ada.
Date: Nov 19, 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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Oldenburg mare beats the odds after scary neurologic diagnosis , articleBelle’s recovery is the result of a dedicated owner, a first response veterinarian, a team of specialists at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, and aftercare at a rehabilitation facility.
Date: Oct 23, 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 - -
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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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A horse's story shines light on sun safety , articleFast-growing lumps on the eyelid of 16-year-old American paint horse Rowdy proved to be squamous cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer in horses.
Date: Sep 04, 2025 - -
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Giulio Menciotti awarded professorship , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 2013, Menciotti is board certified in cardiology by both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Companion Animals
Date: Sep 02, 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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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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