Finding Crouton: A Curious Twist of Feline Fate
Dr. Alison Diesel, a clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), was not looking to adopt a cat when she first met Crouton. “We had just lost the best cat in the world, Piddy, who had grabbed onto a piece of my heart and never let […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Service Reunites Young Man With Beloved Pet Following Two-Week ICU Stay
Tyland Lackey experienced love at first sight when a young mixed-breed dog showed up unexpectedly at his grandparents’ ranch near Caldwell in August 2017. After the teenager encouraged his grandparents to keep the dog, they named the canine Dinger. Lackey and Dinger, who was about 2 years old at the time, quickly became best friends. […]
Texas A&M Large Animal Surgeons Save Camel With Dislocated Hip
When Sybil the camel arrived at the Texas A&M Large Animal Hospital with a serious hip injury, very few believed that a successful surgery would be possible. Luckily, thanks to the faith of her owners and skill of her surgical team, Sybil has become one of the first camels to fully recover from a dislocated […]
Ranger’s Road to Recovery
Ranger has seen a lot of change in his short life. The 2-year-old male German Shepherd was a “hand-me-down” dog passed among Texas A&M University students who cycled through a rental property. When the final Aggie could not take Ranger with him after graduation, the all-call went out in April to find Ranger a forever […]
4-H Members Visit Large Animal Hospital
About 30 4-H members visited the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s (VMTH) Large Animal Hospital (LAH) on Aug. 5 to learn about equine and food animal medicine from faculty members and veterinary students at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). Joined by their 4-H staff chaperones, the group visited three stations […]
A Brighter Future for Sadie
Wearing her Doggles sunglasses, Sadie projects a jet pilot’s intensity as she plays outdoors at her Brenham home. More importantly, the eyewear is a critical part of a treatment plan prescribed by Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital to protect the German Shepherd’s eyesight from further damage caused by pannus. This chronic inflammatory condition, […]
A Vision of the Future
By incorporating technology into his clinical, research, and teaching efforts, Dr. Cristobal Navas works to expand both future and current veterinarians’ understanding of issues related to equine internal medicine and education. Story by Dr. Megan Palsa Dr. Cristobal Navas is a clinical assistant professor in equine internal medicine and ultrasound at the Texas A&M University Large Animal […]
Texas A&M Small Animal Hospital Earns Gold-Level ‘Cat Friendly’ Designation
While dogs may have the reputation for being the friendliest of the companion animals, cats actually outnumber dogs in U.S. households. According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), more than 86 million cats, compared to 78 million dogs, reside with families in America, yet dogs seem to receive more consistent and regular veterinary […]
Texas A&M Veterinary Oncology Service Receives PetCo Funding To Subsidize Animal Treatment
Dr. Heather Wilson-Robles and the Oncology Service at the Texas Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), have received a $200,000 grant from the Petco Foundation that will financially assist owners with their pets’ cancer treatments. The Pet Cancer Treatment grant, supported by the Blue Buffalo […]
VMTH Enjoys Holiday Stress Relief Activities
Tis the season to be jolly. But also, perhaps, a little bit stressed. Between final examinations, gift buying, preparing for the holidays, travel, and other seasonal activities, there’s a lot going on for faculty, clinicians, staff, and students in the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). To alleviate some of that stress, the VMTH […]
