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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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This cardiac technology gives Virginia horse owners answers , articleA specialized cardiac testing called exercising electrocardiography, purchased through philanthropy at the new arena in Virginia Tech's equine center at Leesburg, enables clinicians to more precisely diagnose heart problems in horses.
Date: Aug 06, 2025 - -
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Orphaned foal, mourning mare brought together with help of a Virginia Tech equine clinician , articleThanks to the thoughtfulness of two breeders, the insight of a dedicated veterinarian, and the nurturing instincts of a remarkable mare, a tragic beginning was rewritten into a story of resilience, connection, and a new bright future for a special foal.
Date: Aug 04, 2025 - -
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Quarter horse Kody gains some golden years through care of Equine Medical Center at Leesburg , articleKody was found to have a dangerous heart rhythm, leading to his hospital admission for emergency care and several years of follow-up monitoring and treatment.
Date: Jul 17, 2025 - -
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Equine medical center's indoor arena helps clinician diagnose lameness in competitive horse , articleKristen Parris could feel that something was wrong with the cantering of her horse Miles, but she knew where to bring him for answers, enhanced by a state-of-the-art, philanthropy-supported indoor arena facility.
Date: Jul 07, 2025 - -
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Innovative allergy treatment changes dog's life at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , articleImmunotherapy offered at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital eased the pet's severe allergic dermatitis and highlights the value of specialized veterinary medicine.
Date: Jul 01, 2025 - -
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Imported gelding shines on the Eventing circuit after life-saving colic surgery at Virginia Tech equine hospital , articleToday, Big Joe is not just a testament to the power of expert veterinary care, he is a symbol of resilience.
Date: Jun 26, 2025 - -
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Team effort saves dog's life at Veterinary Teaching Hospital , article“A lot of collaboration” at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ends a frantic search for answers to help Pasha, a 4-year-old shepherd mix who had fallen critically ill.
Date: Jun 16, 2025 -
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