Claire Bruno: Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Life at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has named Claire Vanna Bruno, a senior higher education professional with more than 18 years of recruitment experience, as its new assistant dean of admissions and student life. Her appointment began on July 25, 2022. …
Bailey’s heart stopped beating on the operating room table for 18 minutes before WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital emergency and critical care teams brought her back to life. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, less than 6% of dogs that experience cardiopulmonary arrest in the hospital survive and return home. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of WSU’s veterinary professionals, …
Content submitted by BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, a dvm360® Strategic Alliance Partner Even before the pandemic, finding a healthy work-life balance was already a hot topic in veterinary medicine, with long shifts and emotionally demanding work. However, COVID-19 added a new layer of complexity with staff shortages, increased caseloads, agitated pet owners, and a lack of mental health …
A veterinary surgeon based in Co Kerry has failed in his appeal against conviction for importing animal remedies without proper authorization. Hendrik Willem Offereins, of Lissyclearig, Kenmare, was convicted in the District Court in July 2017 after pleading guilty to nine summonses brought by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. All of the charges related to unauthorized animal …
Throughout my life, I’ve heard my share of cat myths. You know the ones. Cats always land on their feet. Cats have nine lives. Cats are nocturnal. Most myths are harmless, but there is one myth that is cause for concern: that pet cats don’t need regular veterinary checkups. Now, if your cat is anything like my poor cat Tubby, …
Throughout my life, I’ve heard my share of cat myths. You know the ones. Cats always land on their feet. Cats have nine lives. Cats are nocturnal. Most myths are harmless, but there is one myth that is cause for concern: that pet cats don’t need regular veterinary checkups. Now, if your cat is anything like my poor cat Tubby, …
The two-year-old was seriously injured by the dogs at the house in Egdon. His family began to rush him to the hospital before he was transferred to an ambulance. The toddler remains in a critical condition at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. West Mercia Police confirmed the dogs, which are not believed to be banned breeds, have been removed from the property. …
Over the last twenty years, there has been a global explosion of science focused on our best four-legged mates – dogs. Surprisingly, some aspects of our relationship with canines (like exactly how they first became domesticated) are still being uncovered. We do know that for tens of thousands of years, we have been sharing our lives with dogs. So how …
Eighty-one-year-old Harry Smith—who uses an electric wheelchair—was walking his beloved 9-year-old beagle mix, Sarah Jane, near a lake in Port St. Lucie, Florida when the pleasant jaunt took a turn for the worse. Smith says that the left wheel of the chair “grabbed and spun me” and he wound up rolling down a grass embankment into the water. Smith can’t …
Dr. Jane
February 27, 2022
The death of a dog can be as devastating as losing a member of the family, causing grief, mourning, and an incalculable sense of loss. Yet there is hope for owners who dread bereavement. Dogs may not rival the nine lives of cats, but advances in pharmacology might prolong their lifespans by several years. Researchers in the US believe a …
