Dogs
New genetic cause of blindness in dogs (link is external)
In collaboration with a foundation that breeds service dogs for the visually impaired, researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Padova…
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 (link is external)
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.…
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.
Study shows promise for iNKT cell platform to treat cancer (link is external)
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 (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…
People Behind the Surgeries and the Lifesaving Procedures They Love
Surgeons, animals, owners — and two complex surgeries with joyful results
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…
Progress toward a treatment for Krabbe disease (link is external)
In one out of 100,000 infants, a mutation in the GALC gene causes an incurable, always fatal disorder known as infantile Krabbe disease, or globoid cell leukodystrophy. Most children with…
Glowing dye may aid in eliminating cancer (link is external)
“Clean margins” are a goal of cancer excision surgery. If even a small piece of cancerous tissue is left behind, it increases the likelihood of a local recurrence and spread…