Aspiring Aggie Supports Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team
For Kamryn Balfour, an 11-year-old from Houston, the recent flooding in Central Texas hits close to home. During the floods, Kamryn was at a summer camp 19 miles away from Camp Mystic, where several young girls lost their lives. Wanting to support those impacted by the flood — and as a Texas A&M fan and compassionate […]
Texas A&M Donors Honor Aggie Veterinarian With Comfort Room In New Hospital
Houstonians Rob and MaryEllen Kimbrough are dedicating a comfort room in Texas A&M University’s Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital in honor of their longtime veterinarian, Dr. Sam Miller ’91, and the compassionate care he showed to the couple’s beloved Labrador retrievers throughout their lives. The Sam G. Miller, DVM ’91 Comfort Room […]
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Protecting Pets From Caval Syndrome
With summer comes mosquitos, and with mosquitos can come heartworms. Even one or two of these dangerous parasites can have serious consequences for pets, but the threat becomes even greater when there are enough to create a blockage inside the heart and cause a life-threatening condition called caval syndrome. Caval syndrome is the final stage […]
VERO Faculty Member Appointed Interim Associate Dean For Canyon Campus
Dr. Michael Kleinhenz, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences, has been appointed interim associate dean for administration at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach (VERO) campus in Canyon. Kleinhenz, who joined the VERO faculty in 2023, will serve […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Completes Mission In Central Texas Deployment
The Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) has returned home to Bryan-College Station following a 23-day deployment caring for search and rescue dogs working along the Guadalupe River. During this time, the working dogs succeeded in locating all but two of the 160 people initially declared missing. Over the course of the deployment — which […]
Augusts Support Future Of Feline Medicine At Clark Hospital
Dr. John R. August, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, and wife Janet are leading by example and supporting the future of feline medicine through a donation to the Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital. A cat lover through-and-through, Dr. John R. August dedicated his career […]
5 Things To Know About Canine Glaucoma As A Pet Owner
As a dog owner, one of your most important responsibilities is keeping watch over your pet’s health — including their eyes. Staying vigilant can help you recognize the signs of serious medical conditions so that your furry friend can get help when they need it. One thing to keep a lookout for is canine glaucoma, […]
AVMA Honors Teller For Contributions To Organized Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), has been awarded one of the highest honors in organized veterinary medicine, the 2025 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Award. The AVMA Award recognizes one distinguished AVMA member each year who has exerted outstanding leadership in building […]
Sharks, Immunity, & Medical Breakthroughs: AP Insights
Sharks have long held a prominent place in the cultural zeitgeist, as feared as they are revered. For more than 37 years, these creatures have been celebrated around the world thanks to the Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week programming. But beneath the surface, these ancient Chondrichthyes could be the key to unlocking breakthroughs in human […]
Texas A&M Research Shows That Dog Obesity And Food Motivation Are Linked To Breed, Environment, Owner Choices
50% of dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of interactions between dogs, their breed background, their environment, and food motivation. For example, the study found that popular […]
