By February 2020, there was evidence that animals were being infected with SARS-CoV-2. While two dogs (Hong Kong), two cats (Belgium and Hong Kong), and one tiger (New York City) have been infected (as of April 5) with SARS-CoV-2, infectious disease experts and multiple international and domestic human and animal health organizations agree there is no evidence at this point to indicate that pets spread COVID-19 to other animals, including people.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new web application that allows users to track COVID-19 cases and testing across the globe.
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — Aristotle
As we enter another week, I want to thank you for your continued flexibility and patience. The disruptions and tragic consequences of the pandemic to our society and the global community are unprecedented. We are learning daily how to interact and perform our jobs in new ways to protect our safety, yet continue to move forward.
PREDICT will provide emergency support to other countries for outbreak response including technical support for early detection of SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19, through a six-month extension from the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, effective April 1.
As SARS-CoV-2 has spread around the world, its transmission rate has varied alongside variations in its genome, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Bret McNabb has been appointed as director of the Large Animal Clinic at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, effective April 1, 2020 for a five-year term.
Osteoarthritis problems in three-legged dogs are one of the biggest challenges owners will face. However, there are many things that can minimize the impact. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Denis Marcelin-Little was recently interviewed by Tripawds, a leading help center for three-legged dogs and cats.
Kaiya, a 4-year-old female bloodhound, was visiting the UC Davis veterinary hospital in early 2019 for a routine dermatology appointment. Upon physical examination, Kaiya’s veterinarians discovered several enlarged lymph nodes – beneath her jaw, at the front of her shoulders, in her right groin region, and at the back of her rear legs. Laboratory testing of the nodes came back positive for lymphoma.
Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we adapt to this challenging situation. I recognize how difficult these past few weeks have been throughout our community, and the stress that the COVID19 pandemic has had on our daily lives, work, and social interactions.
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is donating thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment to UC Davis Health to aid in their efforts to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinical pathologists, infectious disease physicians and scientists at the UC Davis Medical Center, School of Medicine, California National Primate Research Center and Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases (a unique partnership between the Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine) are collaborating on new reagents, diagnostic tests and a vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Their goal is to unravel the biology and infectious pathology of this new virus, and to develop means for prevention and ultimately treatment.
Many animal owners have been concerned about the possibility of their animals contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Jane Sykes, an internal medicine specialist with special interest in infectious diseases, and the Chief Veterinary Medical Officer of the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has conducted several media interviews recently to discuss the subject. We will continue to update this page with more media on animals and COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are keeping the safety of our people and animals and our role in public health foremost in our minds. In this critical period, I want you to know how much we value your support. UC Davis Veterinary Medicine would not exist without its alumni, clients, volunteers, donors and friends.
Rex, a 5-year-old male bearded dragon, was brought to the UC Davis veterinary hospital following a period of inappetence, lethargy, and dehydration. His mouth appeared very unhealthy, and his owners were concerned that it was the primary cause of his lack of desire to eat and drink. They hoped that the veterinarians in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service could help.
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Equine surgeon and professor Dr. Larry Galuppo '90, prepares to inject millions of stem cells into a 5-year old horse that suffers from joint damage as part of the stem cell therapy provided by the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.UC Davis leads the way with stem cell therapy on horses
