80-year-old tortoise 'oldest' veterinary patient to undergo surgeryApril 25, 2023Tortie, an 80-year-old California desert tortoise, is back to his old self after undergoing surgery to remove a fist-size bladder stone, which was discovered during a wellness examination.
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UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceMarch 23, 2023The California school has been named the No. 1 veterinary college in North America and second-best in the world.
Feline intestinal lymphoma, cognitive dysfunction to be exploredDecember 22, 2022Tooth resorption, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, and oral squamous cell carcinoma are among the topics of six newly funded feline-focused studies.
Cats love a free meal, study showsAugust 31, 2021When given the choice between a readily available meal and one that requires a bit of effort, cats tend to take the easy route.
DNA may hold secret for feline HCM therapiesAugust 6, 2021The effectiveness of a commonly prescribed treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats may vary depending on the animal’s genes.
Veterinary colleges praised for communication, fundraisingJuly 20, 2021The communication and advancement efforts of two veterinary colleges are being celebrated by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
UC Davis scores top marks in veterinary scienceMarch 5, 2021Three American veterinary colleges have landed in the top 10 for the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings.
Kittens yearn for mother's touch in first weeksOctober 13, 2020Understanding the intrinsic bond between a kitten and its mother might be the key to improving the care of young cats in shelters and foster homes.
Delay neutering of large mixed-breed dogs, study saysAugust 14, 2020Heavier mixed-breed dogs are at greater risk of health complications if neutered or spayed early.
Entrepreneurial success focus of academy programMarch 5, 2020Researchers and graduate students interested in exploring the marketability of their ideas may want to consider a new summer program at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine.
