Long-term observational studies in human medicine have been used for decades to identify important risk factors for disease. Launching a similar study in veterinary medicine proved to have unique challenges, while also offering a key opportunity to advance animal health and comparative oncology. The study is described in a paper published today in Philosophical Transactions [...]
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Press Release Prostate cancer is likely a topic every man over 45 has discussed with his doctor. Did you know that male dogs can get prostate cancer too? Fourteen percent of men will develop this type of cancer in their lives, but 99% will survive because of advances in [...]
Morris Animal Foundation Press Release Join Morris Animal Foundation on June 28 for the annual Unite to Fight Pet Cancer Virtual Walk. What is a virtual walk? You can walk anywhere and with anyone, go solo or get a team together, all while raising money to support the fight against pet cancer! Pet cancer is [...]
[June 11, 2015; Philadelphia, PA] – With the official start of summer just around the corner, and a heat wave on the way, veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car. Vehicles heat [...]
Cornell University of College of Veterinary Medicine Press Release The patient arrived at the hospital in very bad shape. Her breathing was labored; her body temperature was well below normal. “She was near death on presentation,” said an observer. “She had deteriorated to the point where either she was going to die or we would [...]
A new community service campaign to inform the public about the dangers of heat-related issues has been launched by the Auburn University Staff Council. “Beat the Heat, Check the Back Seat” is the brainchild of College of Veterinary Medicine employees Hollie Lee and Sharron Barney, who serve on the Auburn University Staff Council’s Health and [...]
America’s Largest Independent Evaluator of Charities Recognizes Foundation’s Sound Fiscal Management, Commitment to Accountability and Transparency RALEIGH, N.C. — The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, has received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. The [...]
Optigen is offering a Summer Discount Days promotion for online entries starting May 21, 2015 through June 21, 2015. The code for the promotion is sunny15. Entries must be made during this time frame for the maximum discount of 25% off. Clients then have up to thirty days to get samples to Optigen for testing. [...]
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, is partnering with VetVine to present a free educational webinar on canine cancer Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. EDT. This special event will feature Jeffrey N. Bryan, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, associate professor of oncology at the [...]
Chloe may not realize it, but she is a very special Golden Retriever. As the 3,000th dog enrolled in the landmark Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, Chloe will help scientists better understand the role of environment, nutrition, exercise, behavior, genetics and other factors in the development of (or protection from) canine diseases—particularly the greatest [...]
