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        <title>VMCVM Pet Spotlight: Alba</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Alba, the 3-year-old torti cat of Madison Brown, the veterinary college photographer. Found under a frat house, Alba is &#34;a snugglebug with a touch of wild child.&#34; Alba has two canine siblings, one she is playful with, another she mostly tolerates but sometimes bullies. Alba can leave her humans speechless with a loud meow that sounds &#34;otherworldly.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Luke Fleawalker, the 6-year-old tuxedo cat of Robyn Fox, LVT and clinical research director at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Luke says he is too dignified for that name and doesn&#39;t need to be reminded of the time he was found covered in fleas and nursed back to health at the VTH. But that did lead him to his family, which also includes a best-friend cat, a couple of dogs he doesn&#39;t particularly care for, and some chickens outside he might like to chase. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Through a new course partnering with Lynchburg Humane Society, students are helping cats gain new skills and find their &#34;furever&#34; homes. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia 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.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Hollow, the 2-year-old &#34;picked-up-off-the-side-of-the-road barn cat&#34; turned pampered vet school cat of second-year student Lily Stenning. A healthy mix of snugglebug and wild child, Hollow and his canine pal Isla recently accompanied Lily on a hike to the Cascades. Hollow loves to scratch on furniture but spends a lot of time napping — something he hopes all veterinary students can find time to do also. Hollow was the &#34;goodest boy&#34; donating blood to help other pets in need. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Meet Velcro, the 14-year-old, 12-pound (i.e. &#34;big-boned&#34;) black cat whose mom is Katherine Harshman, LVT and development associate / &#34;office extrovert&#34; in Advancement. Velcro thinks his name is cool but will more readily answer to &#34;CAT!&#34; and considers a dog in the home his sister and best friend. Velcro once hid from everyone in a closet for a day and a half at his grandparents&#39; house and once survived a ride in a dryer.  You might not want to leave any paper or cardboard items you value near him, or they will end up as confetti. That may have something to do with how unhappy Velcro is at some of the food portions he gets from his mom. That said, Velcro loves to snuggle with her, and an occasional hit of catnip. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Their projects — ranging from breakthrough ultrasound technology to wildlife disease management— showcased the breadth of veterinary research happening at Virginia Tech. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As students completed their Integrative Learning Experience summer project, 566 animals received care, 343 cats and 223 dogs over two days. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As we move into summer, it&#39;s important to know the signs of heatstroke in your pet and what to do for their safety and health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Gardening 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Newly acquired technology supported by a generous donation and a training program to educate faculty is transforming how faculty teach, diagnose, and engage with clients. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lilies might be beautiful, but for cats, they pose a significant threat that can be deadly. A veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is urging cat owners to be extra cautious and understand the risks associated with these common household and garden plants, especially with Easter and the spring planting season.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lilies may be beautiful, but they are extremely toxic to cats — even small exposures can be fatal — so pet owners should keep them out of their homes and gardens. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for cats middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners. ]]></description>
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        <title>Love languages: Understanding how your pet communicates</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Pets&#39; body language depends on context, but here are a few quick tips to help owners decode it for better understanding. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Houseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The neurology team&#39;s mission at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is threefold: research, clinical service, and education of the next generation of veterinary professionals. ]]></description>
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        <title>The 12 tips of pet safety: A holiday guide </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ There are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Understanding diabetes in pets </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Lanala the cat recovering after receiving new oral medication to fight feline infectious peritonitis at Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ]]></description>
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        <title>A spoonful of chicken helps the medicine go down: Inside the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A dedicated team works tirelessly to customize medications for every creature that comes through the doors of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s ViTALS lab and its veterinary college alumni in state government are monitoring the avian flu situation, which has yet to affect Virginia cattle as it has in other parts of the U.S. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Laura Parkhurst has taken on the role of clinical instructor in shelter medicine and surgery clerkship at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine amidst a critical time for animal shelters nationwide. ]]></description>
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