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Most Homemade Dog Diets Are Not Nutritionally Complete, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners. However, new research from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that most homemade diets are missing important nutrients that dogs need in order to lead healthy lives. In their study, published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, the […]
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 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 […]
Success Of Texas A&M-Led Clinical Trial Offers New Hope For Dogs With Herniated Discs
To learn more about the clinical trial for a new, non-surgical IVDD/herniated disc treatment, including eligibility and contact information, please visit the VMBS Office of Veterinary Clinical Investigation’s StudyPages account. A new non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery […]
Kerwin Appointed Small Animal Clinical Sciences Department Head
Dr. Sharon Kerwin, a professor and the Tom & Joan Read Chair in veterinary surgery, has been named the head of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (VSCS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Kerwin has served as the interim VSCS department head since July 2024 while continuing […]
Research Collaboration Takes ‘One Health’ Approach To Study Chagas Disease Exposure, Treatment Effectiveness
Supported by almost $4 million in new funding, researchers in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and University of Georgia are working to develop interventions that will impact both canine and human health. A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia (UGA) has received more than […]
VMBS Professors Named EDGES Fellows For High-Impact Contributions
Drs. Sarah Hamer and Jan Suchodolski, faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), are among 17 individuals across the university who have been named 2025 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellows by The Texas A&M University System. Launched in 2019, EDGES Fellowships were developed […]
Dogs With Meningiomas Live Longer With Radiation Therapy Than Surgery, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that dogs with meningiomas — the most common type of brain tumor in dogs — live longer if they receive radiation therapy rather than surgery. Together with collaborators at clinics in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, the researchers […]
Texas A&M Researchers Explore Telehealth Options for Diagnosing Canine Respiratory Conditions
The Respiratory Function Grading scheme offers a safe diagnostic for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. French bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs, and other brachycephalic dog breeds have seen a rise in popularity in recent years. However, these breeds are also prone to health problems, including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), which occurs when soft tissue in the […]
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 […]
