What to Know Before Bringing Home a Puppy
For National Puppy Day on March 23, dog lovers may be considering adding a new puppy to the family. Before you bring home a new companion, make sure you are prepared for everything that comes with owning a puppy. Dr. Lori Teller, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & […]
CVM Professor Participates On National Committee Evaluating Sodium, Potassium Intake Values
The New Report Introduces A New Category For Sodium Based On Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Weihsueh Chiu, a professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS), was part of a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee that reviewed current evidence and updated […]
Toxic Plants to Avoid at Home
Dogs and cats often nibble on plants in the house or yard, but not all plants are safe to be eaten. As you are shopping for plants this spring, keep in mind that many common options are very toxic, and even deadly, to pets. Murl Bailey, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary […]
Scratching Beneath the Surface of Allergic Skin Disease
Spring is coming, and it’s bringing allergy season with it. While you may suffer from all of the excess pollen in the air, your pets may also be affected by seasonal allergies, or they could be allergic to a more permanent feature of their environment. There are several causes of allergic skin disease in pets, […]
Texas A&M CVM To Lead $3.3-Million Project Investigating Inter-Individual Differences In Chemical Toxicity
A team of researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) and College of Medicine, in collaboration with scientists at North Carolina State University and the University of Minnesota, have been awarded a five-year, multi-million-dollar grant by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Students Prepare For 26th Annual Open House
Animal lovers of all ages can experience in a single day a year’s worth of the activities shared by students in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) during the 26th annual Vet School Open House on March 30. Coordinated by hundreds of veterinary students and undergraduates, the event opens the […]
Planning to Serve: Veterinary Students Aspire to Practice in Rural Communities
Luke Domas Born and raised in Orange, Texas—a small town that runs along the Texas-Louisiana border—Luke Domas grew up on his family’s farm, surrounded by dogs, cats, chickens, horses, rabbits, goats, and a few cows. The desire to be near animals seemed almost innate for Domas, and for as long as he can remember, becoming […]
Texas A&M Professors Perform First Humerus Repair On Polar Bear
As veterinary surgeons in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Large Animal Hospital, a lot rests in the hands of Drs. Jeffrey Watkins and Kati Glass. Sometimes their work can be a matter of life and death; other times, an animal’s quality of life may be at stake. Perhaps none […]
CVM’s Rogers Named Recipient of AAVMC 2019 Iverson Bell Award
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has named Dr. Kenita S. Rogers, executive associate dean at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), as the recipient of the 2019 Iverson Bell Award. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and contributions in promoting opportunities for underrepresented minorities […]
Conquering the Silent Killer–Hypertension
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects pets as well as people. Pet owners are often unaware that their pets may be at risk for this condition, and that it can be very dangerous if not treated. Dr. John N. Stallone, a professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, studies […]
