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Texas A&M Veterinary Team Saves Cat From Life-Threatening Blockage Caused By Wine Cork
Vlad the Impaler, a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, is completely unlike his namesake, the infamous 15th century ruler of what is now Romania, who earned both his nickname and reputation for his brutality. “Our Vlad is the most friendly cat ever,” said owner Danielle Hardt. “He’ll go up to anybody and rub on them.” So, when […]
Healing The Healer: Texas A&M Helps Irish Wolfhound Fulfill His Life-Saving Mission
Confronted with a liver shunt too complex for standard treatment, Texas A&M veterinarians across specialties joined forces to pioneer a new approach. MacIntosh Otto is hard to miss — he’s a 100-pound, 1-and-a-half-year-old Irish Wolfhound with a calm nature and a nose that can nudge just about anything off a kitchen counter. Mac’s owners, Lisa […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Team Uses Novel Treatment To Save Dog From Drug Overdose
A normal day can turn into a tragedy in only a matter of minutes. This was especially true for Dr. Keegan Crow ’25, whose dog, Ruger, managed to find and eat nearly an entire bottle of pills while home alone. Fortunately, as a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Restore Persian Cat’s Ability To Eat
Luna Roy, a Persian cat with a lively and curious spirit, faced seemingly insurmountable odds from the moment she was born because of a rare and dangerous congenital defect — a cleft palate. This condition left a large hole in the roof of Luna’s mouth, creating a passage directly into her nasal cavity and posing […]
Has Your Dog Eaten A Bottle Of Pills? New Services At The Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital Can Help
Texas A&M’s veterinary hospital is now home to two innovative, life-saving veterinary treatments that clean toxins from blood. When a dog accidentally ingests pills — usually from getting into their owners’ medications or their own flavored prescriptions — it can cause acute intoxication, a medical emergency that requires quick action and immediate veterinary attention. For […]
Texas A&M Former Student Embraces Role As Reveille’s Veterinarian
Every patient at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) is special, but one stands out among the rest — Reveille X, Texas A&M University’s mascot and the Queen of Aggieland. The 6-year-old rough collie lives a pampered life on campus, spending her days attending classes, campus events, and Corps of Cadets activities. Her […]
Standing Together For The Future Of Feline Health
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital clinicians provided lifesaving care for the university provost’s cat. As Texas A&M University Provost, Dr. Alan Sams leads and supports the academic mission of the university through spearheading strategic initiatives that elevate educational quality and drive impactful research. Like his owner, Fergus Sams — a 4-year-old ginger male cat […]
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Tiny Kitten Get Her Voice Back
Veterinary experts used an advanced surgery and collaborative care to restore a young cat’s jaw function and quality of life. From the moment her stray family was found, Skittles, a 6-month-old tabby, was no ordinary kitten. Unlike her siblings, she was noticeably smaller and struggled to eat because of what appeared to be a serious […]
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 […]
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 […]
