pet health
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Vet Topics (Autumn 2009) now online
The Autumn 2009 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund — is now online in a new, easy-to-navigate format. Click here to view Vet Topics (Autumn 2009). Here’s a sneak peak at what you’ll find inside this issue of Vet Topics: Retinal Dysplasia — Gene Pursuit: Veterinary ophthalmology resident Dr. Bianca …
September 04th, 2009 Full story »
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CAHF Research Grants: 2009-2010
What can lung tissues tell us about acute necrotizing pancreatitis? Drs. Baljit Singh and Anthony Carr, WCVM A form of pancreatitis called acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) is associated with a high rate of mortality in dogs. Researchers believe ANP occurs when enzymes that normally aid with digestion become activated within the pancreas. That leads to the death of pancreatic tissue …
June 05th, 2009 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Winter 2009) now online
A new study about the microbial community in cats’ intestines, management tips on dental health care for pets and a profile of a family that fosters pets undergoing radiation therapy are all part of the Winter 2009 issue of Vet Topics — publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Companion Animal Health Fund. Click here to download a copy …
December 08th, 2008 Full story »
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Genetic mutation in labs identified
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine have identified a genetic mutation in Labrador retriever dogs that is highly associated with exercise-induced collapse (EIC) syndrome. The findings published this week in Nature Genetics are expected to help dog breeders gradually reduce the number of Labradors with the …
September 25th, 2008 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Summer 2008) now on line
Canine rehabilitation, new research projects, and pet-hazardous foods and products are among the story subjects that you’ll find in the Summer 2008 issue of Vet Topics. Click here to download your own copy of the Companion Animal health Fund’s news publication. • Feline Study Puts PCR to the Test: A researcher’s investigation of hemotrophic Mycoplasma in cat populations led to …
July 24th, 2008 Full story »
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CAHF Research Grants: 2008-2009
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) in dogs Drs. Joseph Rubin and Manuel Chirino-Trejo, WCVM; Alice Wong and Steve Sanche, Royal University Hospital Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) is an emerging pathogen in animals worldwide; very little is known about the strain types or prevalence of MRSA in dogs. With the recent isolation of MRSA from canine patients at WCVM, there’s a need …
June 05th, 2008 Full story »
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Scientists discover what makes dogs black
A North American research team that includes University of Saskatchewan molecular biologist Sheila Schmutz and Gregory Barsh of Stanford University has discovered a somewhat unexpected function for a gene in dogs. The gene — beta-Defensin 103 — is part of a larger family of genes traditionally involved in immunity. But in an online Oct. 19th Science article, the team shows …
November 08th, 2007 Full story »
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WCVM specialist brings cancer expertise
Veterinary medical oncologist Dr. Valerie MacDonald is providing cutting-edge cancer therapy to pets at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine on the University of Saskatchewan campus. MacDonald, a veterinarian who has expertise in veterinary medical oncology, joined the college’s faculty in October 2006. This fall, the specialist established a clinical service in veterinary medical oncology at WCVM’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. …
October 22nd, 2007 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Fall 2007) now on line
Click here to download your copy of Vet Topics (Fall 2007). Inside this issue: • Dogged Determination: Seven WCVM-led research teams receive more than $77,000 to conduct studies in companion animal health care. • Purrfect Pain Relief: A WCVM team of scientists looks at the effectiveness of treating pain in cats with epidurally-administered analegics. • A Healthy Addition: WCVM’s health …
September 23rd, 2007 Full story »
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Vet Topics (Spring 2007)
Click here to download your copy of Vet Topics (Spring 2007). Here are some highlights from the Companion Animal Health Fund’s news publication: • The Ultimate Variety Show: WCVM veterinary students are making the final preparations for VETAVISION 2007 — the largest veterinary exposition in Western Canada. • Major Donation Benefits Companion Animal Health: WCVM’s programs for companion animal-focused health …
February 06th, 2007 Full story »
