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        <description><![CDATA[ A cat’s breathtaking struggle and successful radiation treatment for throat cancer at Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke might be worthy of a movie script from his namesake.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A resting echocardiogram can only tell part of the story. Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center clinician Krista Estell needed to see Cruz&#39;s heart at work. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Most animals born with a complete cleft palate never make it to surgery. A goat named Peanut did through the expertise of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ]]></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[ Ragnar, the ambassador of Oakey&#39;s Funeral Service, has made a turnaround as he continues to fight cancer with the help of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center.. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At age 13, this golden doodle mix does zoomies again after receiving rehabilitation and shockwave therapy. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a neurosurgical team&#39;s coordinated approach to treating severe spinal injuries enabled Scout to walk after a car accident left him paralyzed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Fast-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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At a July re-check, Berkley&#39;s condition was pronounced as “great” with previous lesions healed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A biopsy confirmed a Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinician&#39;s suspicion about the skin irritation, and a new course of treatment brought relief for the dog and his owners. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A specialized cardiac testing called exercising electrocardiography, purchased through philanthropy at the new arena in Virginia Tech&#39;s equine center at Leesburg, enables clinicians to more precisely diagnose heart problems in horses. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Thanks 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kody 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kristen 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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Immunotherapy offered at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital eased the pet&#39;s severe allergic dermatitis and highlights the value of specialized veterinary medicine.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Today, Big Joe is not just a testament to the power of expert veterinary care, he is a symbol of resilience.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ “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. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Blood Bank currently has 16 dog blood donors and three cat blood donors, and more are needed. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Stanley’s amazing recovery from life-threatening equine herpesvirus highlights the work of a team of dedicated individuals with differing skill sets in full support of each other. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Rather than pursuing aggressive surgical intervention, the dog&#39;s owner learned about a clinical trial at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ When their well-trained 6-foot iguana developed cancer, the Smiths turned to cutting-edge treatment at the veterinary college&#39;s Roanoke hospital. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Frida, a cane corso, lived a joyous life that was extended by treatment at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center that may help other dogs and people live longer, fuller lives. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Something about a puppy with parvo named Maybelline touched all of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital clinicians who nursed her back to health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The energetic 10-year-old dog faced a life-threatening battle with leptospirosis that underscored the importance of evolving vaccine protocols.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Cooley, found unable to stand, was treated successfully at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kathy Buhrer has hit the road to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) twice this year with her 29- and 21-year-old horses. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Two masses were removed from the German shorthaired pointer&#39;s chest, but clinicians still needed to learn what they had removed. ]]></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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        <description><![CDATA[ Jewel, a 5-year-old spotted draft mare, was successfully treated by the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center for colic when she was six months pregnant.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The donkey&#39;s caretaker said she knew exactly what to do. Tara Pilonero called her vet and said, &#34;Call the vet school. Tell them, I&#39;m coming.&#34; ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During a freak accident while out on a trail ride, Patrick, an 8-year-old roan gelding impaled his chest on a metal T-post.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Already part of a study for mitral valve disease, Louie was found to have an unrelated heart condition. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The 19-year-old Akhal-Teke stallion was treated for a severe muscle infection in his neck and is recovering back at home at the Akhal-Teke Foundation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Noah was admitted to the Equine Medical Center for evaluation of suspected failure of transfer of passive immunity and blunt neck soft tissue trauma. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Harper is back to her old self after undergoing surgery to remove a small towel from her intestines. She made a full recovery as did her mother Daisy, who was treated for intestinal inflammation. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sharon Harrell noticed something off about her puppy&#39;s gait, but after Veterinary Teaching Hospital care, Miryam is now participating in dog sports. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Alfie was presented to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in February for emergency treatment of respiratory distress and general ill thrift.   By summer, he was happily running through his home pasture with a new mule friend. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Senna, a pregnant toy poodle, faced a critical health scare when she stopped eating and became unwell. Rushed to the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital&#39;s intensive care unit, Senna received specialized care from both the ICU and theriogenology teams, enabling her to recover and safely give birth to an adorable litter of healthy puppies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A dog named Joe&#39;s journey at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in Roanoke, from a serendipitous adoption to an inspiring battle with cancer, showcases the resilience, compassion, and transformative power of advanced veterinary care. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Attentive veterinary care and an emergency referral to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital helped a dog named Chop recover from neurological intoxication. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Oakley, a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher from Beckley, West Virginia, recovers from a severe case of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP) thanks to advanced treatment at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where research into the disease could lead to breakthroughs in treatment for dogs. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A collaborative study explores an innovative therapy called histotripsy, harnessing the power of focused ultrasound to break down tumors with precision.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In a display of remarkable innovation, expertise, and heartfelt care, a team at the veterinary college recently embarked on a lengthy and involved surgery or procedure to improve the life of Loki, a cherished 1-year-old golden retriever.   ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Turbo, a 20-year-old Lusitano, thrives in the elite world of dressage through to the diligence of his owner, riders, farrier, and veterinary care team. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ After she was found stuck in a fence shortly after her birth, the foal was referred to the experts at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s hospital, where she was nursed back to health. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Belle, a 4-year-old Australian shepherd, made an uplifting return to dog agility competitions after a bout of paralysis.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kit, a once perfectly sound horse owned by Michael Hillman, faced a dramatic turn of events when he became severely lame after a day in the field. Rushed to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Kit underwent complex orthopedic surgery and an extensive 50-day rehabilitation journey. Despite the challenges, Kit is now on the path to recovery and expected to return to his home pastures later this month, thanks to the dedication of his caregivers and the success of his treatment, including pastern joint fusion and stem cell therapy. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant, and a veterinary student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once. ]]></description>
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