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They Came In for Their Pets. They Left With a Doctor.
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They Came In for Their Pets. They Left With a Doctor.

A Seattle clinic is using the human-animal bond to do something the traditional healthcare system has largely failed to do: get homeless youth to actually show up. The secret weapon? Squeeze cheese and a whole lot of trust.

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WSU is helping California tribe to bring salmon home
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WSU is helping California tribe to bring salmon home

A collaborative conservation project is working to restore Chinook salmon to ancestral waters in Northern California, with researchers from Washington State University playing a key role in ensuring the fish can safely return.

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WSU hospital sees more than 12,000 dogs a year
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WSU hospital sees more than 12,000 dogs a year

On National Dog Day, Washington State University highlights the care of over 12,000 dogs each year at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital, including emergency, specialty, and routine treatments for canine patients.

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WSU veterinary hospital closes to large ag animal emergencies, after hours
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WSU veterinary hospital closes to large ag animal emergencies, after hours

Washington State University’s veterinary teaching hospital has stopped accepting emergency and after-hours in-house cases for agricultural animals due to staffing shortages. The change has raised concerns among veterinarians and ranchers who rely on the hospital for advanced care and referral services.

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