On Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (09-09-09) a celebration was held in the CVM recognizing Barb Robbins' 35 years of service to WSU.  By Dean Slinker's calculations, Barb "mothered" about 2,800 students through the DVM program; ~ 60% of all WSU DVM graduates.
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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

On behalf of WSU SCAVMA and the College of Veterinary Medicine student body, we wish to express our deep appreciation to Barb Robbins for her 35 years of service to the CVM. Her generosity, work ethic, and smile have touched many students over the years and will be greatly missed. Help us create a Memory Book for Barb. Details

Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine welcomed the Class of 2013 to the Veterinary Medical Profession at the 11th Annual Convocation, also known as the White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 21, 2009. Details

PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is administering a first-of-its-kind cancer treatment today to an 8 year-old, golden retriever named “Cassie.”  The drug is known by the generic name Samarium-153-EDTMP or by the brand name of Quadramet.  It works by attaching itself to areas where bone is rapidly growing.  Because a radioactive element is attached to the drug, when the drug binds to the bony tumor, the nuclear energy is localized where it is needed. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/news/Cassie.aspx
 

1. Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine's Cardiology Department is participating in a multicenter clinical trial evaluating a new medical therapy for symptom-free dogs with chronic valve disease.   The aim of the new medication is to delay the onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with advanced but compensated chronic valve disease. Enrolled patients will be randomized to placebo or the new cardiac medication and followed for up to 4 years. Details

2. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is currently studying the genetics of familial subaortic stenosis (SAS) in the Golden Retriever Dog.  This study aims to identify a possible genetic defect responsible for this devastating cause of heart disease in Goldens.  We are currently seeking normal Golden Retrievers and Golden Retrievers diagnosed with Subaortic Stenosis (SAS) by a veterinary cardiologist. Details

Since 1997 the Outstanding Staff Recognition Awards have recognized staff members who have excelled in the performance of their duties as well as promoted team work and inspired excellence in others. Staff are nominated by their department and selected by an awards committee. Awards are presented at the annual College of Veterinary Medicine back-to-school picnic and BBQ.  See http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/awards/staff/outstanding.aspx for the 2009 Staff Excellence Awards

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University is offering a 12 credit CE course for veterinarians and veterinary students on Complimentary & Alternative Veterinary Medicine on September 12 and 13, 2009 in Pullman WA. Instructors include Drs. Mushtaq Memon (Course Coordinator), William Dernell, Signe Beebe, Shen Xie, Stephen Greene and Jeffrey Bryan.  See http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ce/cavm/ for details and registration.