California’s Pet Health Crisis: More Animals Are Dying as Vet Shortage Deepens
Veterinary professionals across the state are reporting alarming increases in untreated medical conditions, delays in care, and rising pet fatalities. A study from UC Davis revealed that nearly two-thirds of California’s animal shelters are unable to provide even basic veterinary care due to a lack of staff. Over half of veterinary positions across the state remain unfilled.
Dog Beats Cancer Odds After Successful Completion of Clinical Trial
In February 2023, Lola, a 9-year-old golden retriever, was diagnosed with oral melanoma, an aggressive cancer in her mouth that had already spread to her lungs. Lola’s veterinarian told her owner, Allison Roth, that Lola most likely had less than six months to live. She was referred to the Oncology Service at the UC Davis William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for treatment options.
Dog’s Close Call with Salmon Poisoning Disease Shocks Owners but Raises Awareness
Ollie, a 7-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever, lives his best life with owners Sarah Christie and Dan York of Sacramento. He enjoys plenty of outdoor activities, especially on hunting trips with York or to the family’s second home in Del Norte County in northwest California. But a recent health scare with Ollie alerted Christie and York to a disease they never knew existed and will make their awareness of Ollie’s outdoor activities keener.
Foster Care to Furry Friends: How Paige Hutton Overcame Challenges to Chase Her Dreams
Discover the inspiring journey of Paige Hutton, a 24-year-old veterinary student at UC Davis, as she transforms her childhood struggles into a passion for animal care. From facing homelessness to leading her high school golf team, Paige's resilience shines through. Explore her academic achievements, unique experiences in veterinary medicine, and unwavering determination to make a difference in the lives of animals. Join us in celebrating this remarkable future veterinarian and her mission to empower others through knowledge and compassion!
When should you neuter or spay your patients?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary Science adds five breeds to a line of research that began in 2013 with a study that suggested that early neutering of golden retrievers puts them at increased risk of joint diseases and certain cancers.
Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Dairy Cattle: What you need to know
The veterinary community is currently grappling with the significant threat posed by the avian influenza outbreak among dairy cattle in the United States. This recent development has introduced a level of uncertainty even among seasoned experts who have been closely monitoring the virus's progression globally.