For the first time this year, a Peregrine falcon has been successfully released by Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine after the raptor made a full recovery from its injuries. Details

Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine administered a first-of-its-kind cancer treatment, Quadramet, to Cassie,  an 8 year-old, golden retriever with a tumor on her skull in August 2009.  Details

See the October 23, 2009 follow-up video from KHQ News

Dr. Joshua A. Stern of Washington State University was  selected to participate in the Pfizer Animal Health-Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study. Fellows are provided with mentored research activities, focusing on basic or applied research to benefit companion animals, horses, or wildlife.

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/oct09/091015k.asp

 

Fall 2009 Equine News  includes

• WSU researching stem cells and surgical technique to heal equine suspensory ligament injuries
• Veterinary attention crucial in successfully transporting horses with fractures
• The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Equine Team
• 2009 equine interns and residents
• Preparing for an emergency

In celebration of Man’s Best Friend on Sunday, October 11, 2009 SCAVMA & the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine present a 5K Fun Run: Race Against Obesity; A Pledge to Canine Health.

 

10am‐12pm

 

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 Dr. Richard M. DeBowes (DVM Illinois '79, MS WSU '82) was presented with the Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award on September 10, 2009 at the Illinois Annual Conference for Veterinarians.  Details

Video Link  of Grizzly Bear Story from KREM

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Classes of 1969, 1979, 1989, and 1999 Reunions are October 9th & 10th, 2009.
 
If you have not already sent in your registration, please do so ASAP! Your classmates would love to see you!

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For the 4th year in a row, Bill Johnson has made a special journey. He travels by bicycle along a familiar route from his home in Cle Elum to Pullman, all to raise money for Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Details

In this issue:

• The skinny on obese pets
• The WSU Community Practice Team
• Feline asthma
• What to expect with your aging pet
• Grieving? You don’t have to be alone
• Seeking care for your pet at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• Fall weather pet tips