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Dr. Brittany Watson and Dr. Chelsea Reinhard, Penn Vet Shelter Medicine

Penn Vet Program Saves 100th Shelter Dog in Need

A five-month-old Cane Corso named Sidon was saved by Penn Vet’s Shelter Dog Specialty Medical Treatment Project, making him the 100th dog aided by the program since its launch in March 2015. The life-saving program is made possible through the generosity of the Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs.

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Dr. Kyla Ortved to Discuss Equine Regenerative Medicine During Dec. 6 First Tuesday Lecture

Dr. Kyla Ortved, an orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery, will discuss stem cell research during her presentation, “Regenerative Medicine: Can We Help Our Horses Heal?”, as part of New Bolton Center’s First Tuesday Lecture series.

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Halloween Treats Can Lead to Horrible Tricks in Pets

Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Halloween:

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Dr. Kathryn Wulster to Discuss 3D Printing in Large Animal Medicine in November First Tuesday Lecture

Dr. Kathryn Wulster, Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, will discuss 3D printing and its use in large animal veterinary medicine as part of New Bolton Center’s First Tuesday Lecture series.

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Drs. Liz Arbittier, Jessica Morgan to Discuss Equine Lameness During October New Bolton Center First Tuesday Lecture

Drs. Liz Arbittier and Jessica Morgan, experts in sports medicine, will discuss evaluating and diagnosing lameness as part of New Bolton Center’s First Tuesday Lecture series.

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First Tuesday - Equine Neurological Exam

Dr. Amy Johnson, one of the only veterinarians in the country board-certified in both neurology and large animal internal medicine, will conduct a live demonstration.

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New Bolton: 2016-2017 First Tuesdays

Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center offers free lectures to the public on equine topics on the first Tuesday of selected months. Here is the schedule for the 2016-2017 academic year.

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Salmonella: Keeping People and Poultry Safe

With an outbreak of Salmonella illness attributed to backyard poultry flocks in the United States, Penn Vet offers 12 important tips to keep people and their poultry safe this summer.

Welfare-Oriented Farm Practices Help Our Cows

Hot-Weather Tips to Keep Dairy Cows Healthy

Heat and humidity can be dangerous for dairy cows, threatening their health and lowering their milk production, said Dr. Meggan Hain from the Marshak Dairy at New Bolton Center.

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Tips to Keep Horses Healthy This Summer

Summer heat can be dangerous for horses, resulting in dehydration, lethargy, and general malaise. These tips can help keep you and your horse safe during the hot days ahead.

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Tips to Keep Pets Healthy This Summer

With the official start of summer just around the corner, veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead.

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Canine and Children Craniofacial Patients Meet

During the fourth annual Best Friends Bash, craniofacial patients from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) meet canines who have undergone similar procedures.

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Cancer Care for Shelter Dogs

Petco and Blue Buffalo Foundations support Penn Vet cancer care and the critical role that universities and research centers play in understanding and eradicating pet cancer.

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First Tuesday - Dr. Barbara Dallap Schaer

New Bolton Center’s Medical Director, Dr. Barbara Dallap Schaer, will discuss the latest developments at Penn Vet’s large animal hospital and take questions from the audience.

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New Bolton Center Launches Robotic Imaging

Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center has completed installation of a revolutionary robotics-controlled imaging system for use in the standing and moving horse.

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Robots Impact Animal and Human Medicine

New Bolton Center veterinarians are developing the application-related protocols for use of the system with large animals.

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First Tuesday - Robotic Imaging System

The robotics-controlled imaging system, newly installed at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, will be the focus of a discussion by clinicians on Tuesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m.

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New Bolton Purchases New Equine Ambulance

Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center has a new equine ambulance for use at local events.

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Protect Cats from Lethal Lilies

Lilies are highly toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, so lilies should be kept away from cats at all times.

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First Tuesday Lecture - Equine Pregnancy

Breeding a mare can be a busy time, with frequent ultrasound examinations, uterine lavages, oxytocin injections, and inseminations. But what happens next?