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    Dogs

    An mri of a tumor in a dog

    One Tiny Dog’s Outsized Contribution to Brain Surgery

    Geddy Lee has lived a big life for a little dog. As a puppy, the tiny terrier mix was abandoned in Mississippi during a high-speed car chase. Rescued by law…

    Poinsettias

    Important Tips from Penn Vet to Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays

    Lisa Murphy, VMD, professor of toxicology, and Deborah Mandell, VMD, Service Head of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and…

    Dog Being Petted

    6 Must-Know Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips from Penn Vet

    Thanksgiving is all about food, family, friends, and fun — but for your pets, it can be a minefield of dangerous treats and holiday hazards. To make sure your furry…

    Levothyroxine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Dose Monitoring (link is external)

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

    Can honeybees and dogs detect cancer earlier than technology? (link is external)

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

    People operating on a dog.

    People Behind the Surgeries and the Lifesaving Procedures They Love

    Surgeons, animals, owners — and two complex surgeries with joyful results