From Milking Cows at 3AM to Belting Show Tunes in Scrubs: How Isabella DiDio Is Changing Vet Med With Heart, Humor, and Jazz Hands
Before donning scrubs at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Isabelle “Bella” DiDio was already performing—whether on stage in over 75 musicals or behind the scenes at 3AM, milking 100 dairy cows as part of the University of Vermont’s elite CREAM program. While most students were still sleeping, she was learning the gritty, real-world lessons that would shape her path in vet med. “I don’t have to get up at 6AM—I get to,” she says with a smile, echoing the advice from her beloved undergrad professor, Dr. Wadsworth, who taught her to lead with gratitude.
This Brain Tumor Treatment for Dogs Doubles Survival Time—And It's Not Surgery
In a comprehensive study involving 285 dogs, researchers found that dogs with meningiomas—the most common brain tumor in pets—lived significantly longer with radiation therapy than with surgery. While the average survival time for dogs undergoing surgery was around 10 months, those receiving radiation therapy lived for an average of nearly 2 years.
Why Pugs Looks Like a Persian Cat: Shocking Study Reveals ‘Copy-Cat’ Evolution
Ever noticed how pugs kind of resembles a Persian cat? Turns out, that’s not just your imagination—or a cute coincidence.
A jaw-dropping new study from Cornell University and Washington University, published April 28 in PNAS, reveals that selective breeding has pushed certain dogs and cats to evolve nearly identical skull shapes. Yes, your smush-faced pup and your flat-nosed feline have more in common than most of their own species.
Are Dog’s Talking Buttons a Lie? New Study Says They Might Not Understand a Word!
Those viral videos of dogs “talking” with buttons might not be as impressive as they seem. A groundbreaking new study from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest casts serious doubt on the effectiveness of Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) buttons—those recordable sound devices made popular on TikTok and Instagram—for actually conveying meaning to dogs.
Solid Colors vs. Patterns: Which Scrub Style is Right for You?
When it comes to scrubs, veterinary professionals face an important choice: solid colors or patterns? While the decision might seem purely aesthetic, it actually speaks volumes about your personal style and workplace environment. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and drawbacks of both options, helping you make an informed decision on which look is best for you.
Veterinary Schools Face New Rules: Why Hands-On Training Can't Go Virtual
Many veterinary programs already incorporate distance education (DE) through online courses, video lectures, teleconferencing, and hybrid models. Now, the AVMA Council on Education (COE) has formally introduced policies guiding how DE should be used in veterinary education.