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    Dogs

    Painting of a dog.

    Art Matters: ‘Fantine’ collage in Ryan Veterinary Hospital (link is external)

    Richard Lichter, a member of the Penn Vet Board of Advisors, commissioned a piece of his late golden retriever, made up of photos of nearly 500 shelter dogs who received…

    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…

    Dog walking on a treadmill.

    Ryan Hospital Launches Canine Hydrotherapy Services

    Addition of Underwater Treadmill Expands Treatment Options for Arthritis, Rehabilitation

    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 (link is external)

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

    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…

    Olive, the Tiny Little Fighter

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

    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