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    News Articles

    Levothyroxine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dose Monitoring

    Dr. Rebecka Hess comments on the use of this drug to treat hypothyroidism.

    Can honeybees and dogs detect cancer earlier than technology?

    Drs. Cindy Otto, Clara Wilson, and Amritha Mallikarjun comment on canine cancer detection.

    Dog walking on a treadmill.

    Ryan Hospital Launches Canine Hydrotherapy Services

    Addition of Underwater Treadmill Expands Treatment Options for Arthritis, Rehabilitation

    Penn Vet Working Dog Center researchers have identified a field-applicable way to help dogs cool down after exercise

    As the director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, Cynthia Otto sees that, because working dogs are selected for high motivation, their drive can override physiological signs that they’re getting too hot.…

    A CT image of a dogs skull.

    Copper’s Jaw-Dropping Experience

    After a vicious attack, a three-month-old Goldendoodle regains his ‘smile’ with help from Penn Vet’s dentistry and oral surgery team. 

    Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs

    Deborah Silverstein of the School of Veterinary Medicine advises dog owners to stay calm but take certain precautions.

    Patient Gallery

    We take a look back at some of our star patients treated at New Bolton Center and Ryan Hospital.

    Study shows promise for iNKT cell platform to treat cancer

    Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine have shown that invariant natural killer T cells from a healthy donor can persist in MHC-mismatched canines, demonstrating…

    Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs

    Mirroring a finding in humans, diabetes diagnoses in dogs were more common in colder areas of the U.S. and during winter, according to a new study led by Penn Vet…

    Olive, the Tiny Little Fighter

    Knockout rounds and a big win in a puppy’s fight for life.

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