Dogs
Intraoperative assessment of marginal tissue after BCS resection using in-vivo topical application of a cathepsin-targeted molecular probe.
Evaluating the efficacy of a new near-infrared imaging agent when applied topically to tumor during surgery in dogs with mammary gland tumors.
Amantadine in conjunction with carprofen for improvement of lameness and pain secondary to osteoarthritis in dogs
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of amantadine in combination with carprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) already approved for use in dogs, to manage refractory…
Intraoperative detection of oral squamous cell carcinoma margins in dogs using cathepsin-activated near-infrared (NIR) imaging
A clinical trial evaluating a new near-infrared (NIR) imaging agent to detect cancerous tissue in dogs with oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) during surgical excision.
Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs (link is external)
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…
Two Decades Since 9/11: Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center Launches Tribute Video
Penn Vet’s Working Dog Center has launched a new video, “Two Decades Since 9/11: A Tribute.”
People Behind the Surgeries and the Lifesaving Procedures They Love
Surgeons, animals, owners — and two complex surgeries with joyful results
Giving is a Marital Affair
Dr. Patricia Mapps, V’96, was an executive in the technology industry before her second career — and true calling — as a large animal veterinarian. “I had a ‘midlife crisis’…
Near-infrared imaging of canine lung tumors during surgery
The aim of this study is to improve detection of surgical margins and metastatic lymph nodes at the time of surgery to remove the tumor. This is vital in both…
Novel canine scent detection program holds promise in PA’s fight against Spotted Lanternfly
A new pilot training program from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) points to a promising solution in Pennsylvania’s efforts to thwart the Spotted Lanternfly. By utilizing…