Small Animal

Faculty and residents from the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service received several awards and certificates at the Veterinary Dental Forum.

Jack, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier/Chihuahua mix, was enjoying his family’s rural property in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains when he was bitten on the face by a rattlesnake. Thankfully, owner Andrea Colbert witnessed the attack and took immediate action.

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer.

Two oncology residents won research awards at the 2023 Veterinary Cancer Society annual conference, held recently in Reno.

Sadie, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever, developed Addison's disease after eating a death cap mushroom.

Mija, a 2-year-old Australian cattle dog mix, survived antifreeze poisoning by receiving life-saving hemodialysis treatments.

Whitney, a 3-year-old Yorkshire terrier/poodle mix, drowned in her owners' swimming pool, but was revived with CPR.

Patches, a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix, has been battling Cushing's disease and other related complications for more than five years.

 

The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center. This state-of-the-art facility is set to fully open in April 2024, providing top-notch veterinary surgical care to more companion animals and breaking new ground on surgical innovation. With three operating rooms, a radiology suite, and other advanced features, we aim to reduce wait times for surgeries, train more veterinary students, residents, and fellows, and foster collaborative research opportunities across UC Davis.

Experimental treatment saved a kitten’s life after he was found abandoned at a Sacramento park suffering from an illness that is usually fatal in cats.