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Fourth-year veterinary students volunteer at 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

For 12 fourth-year Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine students, a veterinary rotation in Alaska became the opportunity of a lifetime: volunteering at the 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, often called "The Last Great Race on
Fourth-year veterinary students volunteer at 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Bubbles – Knocking on Death’s Door

Wed, Jun 17, 2020

It's 1 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, when Marion Campeau of Fairfax, Oklahoma, pulled up to the emergency entrance of the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Medical Hospital. Bubbles, her 12-week old Pekinese, had

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Pete’s Pet Posse reinvents itself with virtual therapy

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

America's dogs have grabbed the spotlight in a world turned upside down by COVID-19. They are becoming digital stars on social media and video conferencing applications such as Zoom, where canine voices and faces are becoming part of a new normal.

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The Use of CBD in Dogs and Cats

Wed, Feb 12, 2020

Over-the-counter hemp CBD products are marketed as all-natural treatments for a plethora of ailments in both humans and pets. Many pet owners look to hemp CBD as an alternative treatment for medical disorders such as anxiety, pain and seizures.

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Clearing up canine cataracts

Mon, Feb 3, 2020

Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness in people around the world and the most common cause of vision impairment in people over age 55. Similar to people, as dogs age, their eyes may start to look cloudier. While many similarities between the

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Treating prostate problems in dogs

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Many of today's pet dogs are neutered, but some owners keep their boys intact. Those intact dogs often experience problems with their prostate.

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Back pain can hit dogs

Mon, Nov 18, 2019

You may have those days that your back severely hurts and you do not really want to move, or you feel a sharp shooting pain in your back, arms and/or leg? Your pet can experience the same problem.

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Treating Canine Urinary Incontinence

Mon, Nov 4, 2019

Does your dog leak urine? Well, you are not alone! Urinary incontinence, or leaking urine, poses a common problem in dogs as they age, particularly for female dogs.

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OSU research saves Florida dog

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Research can be a tedious, long process as researchers search for answers, complete studies and publish results. Thanks to dog owner Nadine Blyn of Holiday, Florida, a group of Oklahoma State University researchers know their work paid off in a big

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