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From Feral To Fur-ever: Texas A&M Gives Cat Third Chance After Mammary Cancer Diagnosis
A chance encounter at a Houston loading dock in 2016 set the stage for an incredible journey of survival and transformation for Alice, a feral mother cat. When Tobi Kosanke, a geologist from the Houston area, originally brought Alice home, the kitty was so scared of people that she hid from her rescuers for half […]
Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory Collaborates With Virologist To Prevent Liver Disease In Cats
The Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) is partnering with feline virologist Dr. Julia A. Beatty to study viral causes of liver diseases, including cancer, in cats. Beatty, whose team recently discovered the feline “cousin” of hepatitis B virus, a major cause of liver cancer in humans, is the chair professor of veterinary medicine and […]
Siblings Honor Special Family Cats Through Gift For Texas A&M’s New Veterinary Hospital
Ray and Carolyn Palla are dedicating the feline entry and waiting area in Texas A&M’s new small animal teaching hospital to two special cats that comforted their family during times of hardship. While all pets are special, some make an impact that can last a lifetime. Ray and Carolyn Palla, a brother and sister from […]
Meaningful Relationships Shape Texas A&M Veterinary Student’s Career In Large Animal Surgery
As a lifelong lover of horses and with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree almost in hand, Park Phillips is on track to achieve his dream of becoming a large animal surgeon. The fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has spent years working toward his […]
Texas A&M Ranked Among Leading Veterinary Schools In The Nation
The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has tied as the No. 5 veterinary school in the United States, moving up five spots from 2023, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report education rankings. The U.S. News & World Report rankings align with this year’s Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World […]
Graduating Texas A&M Student Practices Community Leadership Through Veterinary Medicine
Having lived all over the world while her parents worked for the United States military, fourth-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student Christina Edlebeck knows the importance of building strong communities and welcoming outsiders. As she completes her final semester at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Edlebeck is preparing […]
More Than 99% Of U.S. Dogs Have A Behavior Problem, Texas A&M Researcher Finds
While most owners report behavior problems as relatively minor or not worth addressing, Dr. Bonnie Beaver’s study finds that behavior problems are a common part of dog ownership. A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show […]
Texas A&M Equine Theriogenology Service Extends A Beloved Donkey’s Legacy
As any animal lover will tell you, there’s nothing quite like the human-animal bond. For Martha and Tommy Soyars, their special connection was with Moses, a mammoth jack donkey who joined their family in 2007 as a young colt. When the couple learned that Moses was approaching the end of his life, they began to […]
VMBS Celebrates Award-Winning Whippet, Co-Owned By Longtime Donor, VMTH Client
GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, a 9-and-a-half-year-old Whippet, was recently named the 2025 Reserve Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, making her the only dog in history to win the Reserve Best in Show title three times. Bourbon is co-owned by Nancy Shaw, a longtime client of the Texas A&M Veterinary […]
Aggie Veterinary Student Prepares To Begin ‘Dream Career’ At Mixed Animal Practice
Marco Rivera, a fourth-year veterinary student, didn’t always know he wanted to be a veterinarian. Although Rivera had always loved working with animals, it wasn’t until he was pursuing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University that he decided to turn his passion into a career. Rivera faced challenges on his way to becoming a […]
