Inspiring Stories

Dog Enjoys Family Vacation After Cancer Treatments

Thanks to a generous grant from the Blue Buffalo Foundation's support of the Petco Foundation pet cancer treatment program, Bubbles, a 10-year-old male boxer, was treated at the UC Davis veterinary hospital for cancer.

Hospital Increases ER/ICU Space

Thanks to an anonymous donor, the ER/Intensive Care Unit (ICU) space is being renovated in conjunction with the construction of the All Species Imaging Center (ASIC), part of Phase I of the future Veterinary Medical Center (VMC).

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Equine Surgeons and Ophthalmologists Help Return Champion Racehorse to Winner’s Circle

Thanks to UC Davis equine specialists in surgery and ophthalmology, Camino Del Paraiso is back to his winning ways after what could have been a career-ending injury.

Koret Shelter Medicine Program Launches Bootcamp for Animal Shelters

The Koret Shelter Medicine Program is launching a behavior, training, and enrichment program in the shelter setting, thanks to a grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation.