Noodle, a 3-year-old male poodle mix, is the second patient ever to have percutaneous stone removal surgery, and the first without initial lithotripsy.
While the UC Davis veterinary hospital has yet to see any patients for a mysterious canine respiratory illness spreading nationwide, veterinarians throughout the country are working collaboratively to determine exactly what may be causing the numerous illnesses.
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.
Pioneering work in comparative oncology continues at UC Davis with the launch of a Canine Tumor Genome Atlas, the first genomic data bank of its kind outside of one developed by the National Cancer Institute.
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.
