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    Disease Du Jour: Kissing Spines in Equines

    Dr. José M. García-López participates in a podcast about this equine spinal affliction.

    Five Meerkats Mysteriously Die at the Philadelphia Zoo

    Samples were sent to Penn Vet for further toxicology reports.

    Two Faculty from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine Appointed to Endowed Professorships

    June 14, 2022; Philadelphia, PA – Andrew M. Hoffman, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet) announced…

    Imaging of Cervical Vertebral Column: Radiographs vs. CT

    Dr. Kathryn Wulster bills weighs the merits of using both modalities in examining bone.

    Pet owners and dog walkers say they’re struggling with Philly’s air quality. Veterinarians say ‘stay inside.’

    Dr. Katie Krebs gives tips on how to manage your pets during the Canadian wildfires.

    Pennsylvania Cows Aren’t Top Producers. Can That Change?

    Dr. Joseph Bender comments on why Pennsylvania milk production is growing slowly.

    5 ways to ensure your cat actually likes playtime

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa talks about enrichment for the indoor cat.

    Citrus for Cows: Upcycling Is Helping Dairy Cows Produce More Milk

    Drs. Linda Baker, Joseph Bender, and Zhengxia Dou talk about initial results of a pilot program feeding oranges to dairy cows.

    Tickborne illnesses rise with rising temperatures: What you should know

    Dr. Katie Krebs gives advice on tick prevention.

    Four people standing in suits with awards.

    Penn Vet Honors Two Graduates with 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards

    The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has announced that two distinguished graduates received two of the School’s highest honors, the Alumni Award of Merit, and the…

    Dogs trained to sniff out chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania

    Brenna Babiy of the Wildlife Futures Program and Dr. Cynthia Otto of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center discuss this new pilot program.

    Part 3: More Support, More Veterinarians

    Dr. Liz Arbittier comments on the shortage of equine practitioners.

    Does Your Dog Truly Love You? Science Has the Answer

    Dr. Amritha Mallikarjun comments on the limits of dogs understanding speech.

    A promising potential treatment for osteosarcoma

    Dr. Nicola Mason talks about her immunotherapy research that may help both dogs and children.

    What fossils tell us about the dining habits of dinosaurs

    More than a century of research is vividly shared in ‘An Illustrated Guide to Dinosaur Feeding Biology’ by Ali Nabavizadeh of the School of Veterinary Medicine and David B. Weishampel…

    SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2023

    On Friday, April 21, the Penn Vet community gathered to honor students, faculty, and hospital staff during the annual SAVMA Student Teaching Awards. Recipients are selected by the student body…

    Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System Plays Critical Role in Animal Agriculture

    PA Ag Secretary Russell Redding pens an op-ed on the importance of PADLS.

    Four from Penn awarded Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research

    Faculty from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine were honored at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans.

    Cross-disciplinary collaboration for a healthier planet

    The Environmental Innovations Initiative announces a third round of funded research communities to catalyze interdisciplinary research at Penn, investigating issues from regenerative agriculture to project-based learning for global climate justice.

    How to protect your pet from seasonal threats at home and on vacation

    Dr. Deborah Mandell talks about seasonal pet poisons.