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Amazing Cases

Read current stories that highlight remarkable recoveries, the animals and their people who overcame them, and the vets who make lives better.

small dog sitting on sidewalk with dog bone shaped name tag that reads Whitney

Owner Revives Dog with CPR After Drowning

by Rob Warren
September 14, 2023

Small Animal

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

Dedicated Teamwork Successful in Keeping Dog’s Cushing’s Disease Under Control

by Rob Warren
August 24, 2023

Small Animal

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

rider on horse with trophies and ribbons displayed

Champion Dressage Horse Saved with Colic Surgery

by Rob Warren
July 26, 2023

Large Animal

Sunny, a 24-year-old Arabian horse and champion dressage athlete, underwent a successful colic surgery at UC Davis.

dog wearing protective e-collar while holding a toy in her mouth

Veterinary Student’s Family Adopts Patient in Her Care

by Rob Warren
June 27, 2023

Small Animal

Thanks to the UC Davis Access To Care program, a collection of community-based veterinary care options, Tori received quality healthcare and found her forever home.

Electrical Shock Procedure Corrects Horse’s Irregular Heartbeat

by Rob Warren
May 31, 2023

Large Animal

Rio's atrial fibrillation was corrected with a transvenous electrical cardioversion (TVEC), a procedure that shocks the heart back into a regular rhythm.

Scruffy, an 11-year-old male Australian shepherd mix

Philanthropic Fund Helps Dog Beat Cancer

by Carolyn R Sawai
May 12, 2023

Scruffy, an 11-year-old male Australian shepherd mix, was successfully treated with radiation therapy at the UC Davis veterinary hospital for his nasal mass.