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New Bolton Center's mare, My Special Girl, will be giving birth to a very special foal made possible by an advanced reproductive technique. People around the world will have the opportunity to monitor My Special Girl before the arrival of the foal, and witness the exciting live birth on our Foal Cam. The live broadcast will start on February 26, with My Special Girl due to give birth in mid-March.

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On March 5 Mrs. Betty Moran was honored by Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center with the creation of a new award in her name, The Elizabeth R. Moran Award for Exceptional Service to Penn Vet New Bolton Center.

The award was created in recognition of Mrs. Moran’s enduring support of New Bolton Center, as a client of more than 36 years and a donor to numerous capital and programmatic projects.

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/mrs.-betty-moran-honored-by-penn-vet-s-new-bolton-center
Have you been watching Foal Cam? http://www.vet.upenn.edu/FoalCam

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My Special Girl LOVES carrots. Not peppermints. Not sugar cubes. Not even apples or fancy baked carrot treats. Just carrots. Veterinary Technician Christopher Rizzo fed her the favorite treat this morning. Learn more about our veterinary nursing staff: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/NBC-hospital/services/veterinary-nursing
There's still room to sign up for a special seminar with Professor Daniel Mills on Saturday, March 8. Professor Mills is a leading expert in dog and cat behavior and cognition.

The event will focus on the sensory capacities and cognitive skills of dogs and how they help dogs construct their physical and social worlds. A fuller understanding of the world of the dog may yield a better exploitation of their real capacities and the potential for novel training methods.

For more information or to register, visit: https://capable-canine.com/classes/professor-daniel-mills/.
Still a few slots open for the 4 week Obedience Class starting March 12 at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center. Sign up now to reserve your spot! https://capable-canine.com/classes/basic-obedience-class/

Basic Obedience Class
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Provide a solid foundation in obedience that will enhance the relationship between you and your dog and make your time together more enjoyable [...]
Dr. Nicola Mason was featured on CNN about her canine bone cancer vaccine research!

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/health/2014/02/27/hm-dogs-and-vaccines.cnn.html

Dr. Mason's vaccine is being administered to pet dogs that have been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive tumor that affects the long bones of large and giant breed dogs. With current standard of care, that consists of amputation and follow up chemotherapy, median survival times are between 200 and 300 days. The aim of the vaccine, given to dogs after amputation and chemotherapy, is to prevent metastatic disease and prolong overall survival. Of the first 5 dogs vaccinated in this clinical trial, 4 of the dogs are still alive and have survived over 600 days

If you would like to learn more about the clinical trial, are interested in enrolling your dog, or wish to support Dr. Mason's research, visit http://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-initiatives/canine-cancer-studies.
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My Special Girl's foal's heart and heart rate look good! The ultrasound session went very well today!
Come out this Saturday to the free Animal Lovers Lecture series!

Dr. Charles Vite, associate professor and section chief of neurology and neurosurgery, will discuss the causes and treatment of epilepsy in dogs, as well as the latest in patient care. Naturally occurring epilepsy in dogs has a prevalence, age of onset, and signs similar to those found in people.

For more information and registration, visit: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/penn-vet-events-calendar/event/2014/03/01/default-calendar/animal-lovers-lecture-series-epilepsy---collaborative-research-at-penn-vet-
We are very glad to know so many people are tuning in to our Foal Cam and are interested in My Special Girl and her special pregnancy.

Sometimes she is not in her stall because she is outside getting some fresh air and exercise. The paddock is covered with ice and snow, so today she went for a walk with Dr. Regina Turner around the hospital campus. You can watch the Foal Cam at www.vet.upenn.edu/foalcam.
Join us on Saturday, March 8 for a special seminar with Professor Daniel Mills. Professor Mills is a leading expert in dog and cat behavior and cognition.

The event will focus on the sensory capacities and cognitive skills of dogs and how they help dogs construct their physical and social worlds. A fuller understanding of the world of the dog may yield a better exploitation of their real capacities and the potential for novel training methods.

For more information or to register, visit: https://capable-canine.com/classes/professor-daniel-mills/.
There's still time to sign up for the free Animal Lovers Lecture about epilepsy in dogs on Saturday, March 1.

Dr. Charles Vite, associate professor and section chief of neurology and neurosurgery, will discuss the causes and treatment of epilepsy in dogs, as well as the latest in patient care. Naturally occurring epilepsy in dogs has a prevalence, age of onset, and signs similar to those found in people.

For more information and registration, visit: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/penn-vet-events-calendar/event/2014/03/01/default-calendar/animal-lovers-lecture-series-epilepsy---collaborative-research-at-penn-vet-
We are pleased to announce that the New Bolton Center Foal Cam is LIVE!

Tune in at www.vet.upenn.edu/foalcam to watch our mare, My Special Girl, as she prepares to give birth to her foal, due in mid-March.

Visit often to see her in real-time in her stall at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center. You can also read more about My Special Girl and her special pregnancy; see photos, videos, and ultrasounds; and follow her daily schedule.
Does your dog suffer from primary immune-mediate hemolytic anemia (IMHA)? If so, check out Penn Vet's new clinical trial to see if your dog is eligible to enroll. Benefits include free transfusions.

Visit Penn Vet's clinical trials to learn more about this trial: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/clinical-trials/vcic/penn-vet-clinical-trials/clinical-trial/effect-of-duration-of-red-blood-cell-storage-on-transfusion-associated-inflammation-in-dogs-with-imha
Join us next week for the free First Tuesday Lecture at Penn Vet New Bolton Center, at 6:30 pm on March 4. Dr. Michelle Abraham will discuss "Newborn Foals: What to Expect and When to Worry," a timely topic during this foaling season.

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/dr.-michelle-abraham-to-discuss-newborn-foals-what-to-expect-and-when-to-worry-during-first-tuesday-lecture
Join us on Saturday, March 1 for the free Animal Lovers Lecture and learn about epilepsy in dogs.

Dr. Charles Vite, associate professor and section chief of neurology and neurosurgery, will discuss the causes and treatment of epilepsy in dogs, as well as the latest in patient care. Naturally occurring epilepsy in dogs has a prevalence, age of onset, and signs similar to those found in people.

For more information and registration, visit: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/penn-vet-events-calendar/event/2014/03/01/default-calendar/animal-lovers-lecture-series-epilepsy---collaborative-research-at-penn-vet-
Dr. Regina Turner and our mare My Special Girl were featured in a story about our Foal Cam on NBC 10 television news last night!

Please watch the story: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Foal-Cam-246411881.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_PHBrand
Penn Vet will also greatly miss colleague Dr. Midge Leitch, a Penn Vet graduate, teacher and revered clinician, a pioneer for women in the field of veterinary surgery. Dr. Leitch died on Saturday, February 15, after a long battle with cancer.

Please read about her life and her work: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/penn-vet-new-bolton-center-veterinary-pioneer-dr.-midge-leitch-dies-at-age-67
Penn Vet and the veterinary profession lost a legendary surgeon, one of the founders of New Bolton Center, with the death of Dr. Charles W. Raker on Sunday, February 16.

Please read more about his life and his work: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/legendary-equine-surgeon-dr.-charles-w.-raker-dies
Researchers at New Bolton Center have found that dissolving of the coffin bone is an early sign of laminitis development in horses. Dr. Julie Engiles says this study introduces a novel component of laminitis pathology, highlighting the complexity of both the equine foot's architecture and the disease itself.

http://www.thehorse.com/articles/33418/coffin-bone-loss-remodeling-associated-with-laminitis
Have you been curious about how dogs see the world around them?

Join us on Saturday, March 8 for a special seminar with Professor Daniel Mills. Professor Mills is a leading expert in dog and cat behavior and cognition.

The event will focus on the sensory capacities and cognitive skills of dogs and how they help dogs construct their physical and social worlds. A fuller understanding of the world of the dog may yield a better exploitation of their real capacities and the potential for novel training methods.

For more information or to register, visit: https://capable-canine.com/classes/professor-daniel-mills/.
Read about Sprout, a French Bulldog, who couldn't keep any food down. He suffered from a persistent right aortic arch, causing a constriction of his esophagus. His life-saving surgery was performed by Dr. David Holt and Dr. Chloe Wormser here at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital.

https://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/publications/penn-vet-extra/penn-vet-extra-february-2014/in-cardiovascular-surgery-size-matters
Did you know that 60% of the tooth is underneath the gumline? This is why dental radiographs (X-Rays) are a vital part of a complete anesthetized oral examination. Many conditions such as bone loss, tooth resorption, and cancer can only be detected with dental radiographs.

http://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital/services/dentistry-oral-surgery
Do you have a child in 7th-9th grade who is interested in training dogs or becoming a veterinarian?

The http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/2014-02-13/latest-news/wdc-summer-academy-introduces-children-working-dogs
New Bolton Center's mare, My Special Girl, will be giving birth to a very special foal made possible by an advanced reproductive technique.

People around the world will have the opportunity to monitor My Special Girl before the arrival of the foal, and witness the exciting live birth on our new Foal Cam. The live broadcast will start on February 26 at www.vet.upenn.edu/FoalCam, with My Special Girl due to give birth in mid-March.

Read more about My Special Girl and Foal Cam: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/publications/penn-vet-extra/penn-vet-extra-february-2014/new-bolton-center-foal-cam
Be careful out in the snow today! Here are some important tips to keep your pets safe in the cold weather: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/important-tips-from-penn-vet-to-keep-pets-safe-in-cold-weather
Ryan Hospital's Dr. La'Toya Latney was included in the Penn Current's "People of Penn" project! Learn a little bit about Dr. Latney and her job treating exotic pets: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/peopleofpenn/latoya-latney
The Working Dog Center held an event celebrating Ronnie's and Kai's start with SEPTA. In their new roles at SEPTA, they will specialize in explosives detection. The dogs will be in the field in mid-April, after participating in SEPTA’s explosives training class.

Working Dog Center - SEPTA event
The Working Dog Center held an event celebrating Ronnie's and Kai's start with SEPTA. In their new roles at SEPTA, they will specialize in explosives detection. The dogs will be in the field in mid-April, after participating in SEPTA’s explosives training class.
Today, Ronnie and Kai, the next two graduates of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, will be joining SEPTA's police force! In their new roles at SEPTA, Ronnie and Kai will specialize in explosives detection. The dogs will be in the field in mid-April, after participating in SEPTA’s explosives training class. Exciting!
Meet Quest, one of the new pups at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center!

Mrs. Betty Moran was honored by Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center with the creation of a new award in her name: http://t.co/fomtnGzqSW
Dr. Nicola Mason was featured on CNN about her canine bone cancer vaccine research! http://t.co/OBSJOCHW0c
Join us on Sat., March 1 for the free Animal Lovers Lecture and learn about epilepsy in dogs http://t.co/P46LfgkMX5
Foal Cam is LIVE! Watch our mare, My Special Girl, as she prepares to give birth to her foal, due in mid-March. http://t.co/WUF9uzpN7S
RT @PennVet_VCIC: New study with plant-based supplements to improve quality of life in older dogs: http://t.co/HBkxfQosUC

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