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There's always a lot going on at Ryan Hospital. Here's where you can get all the news and learn about events that are coming up.


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One Tiny Dog’s Outsized Contribution to Brain Surgery

Geddy 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 enforcement, she found a loving home in Pennsylvania. Life was good — until last summer.

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Art Matters: ‘Fantine’ collage in Ryan Veterinary Hospital

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 lifesaving care from Penn Vet.

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Penn Vet Accelerates Community Impact through University of Pennsylvania’s 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital hosted the 15th annual Dog and Cat Wellness and Vaccination Clinic in recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

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Penn Vet Announces Forthcoming Retirement of Faculty Member, Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine announced the forthcoming retirement of Professor of Working Dog Sciences and Sports Medicine, Cynthia “Cindy” Otto, DVM, PhD, effective on July 1, 2026, after 33 years of dedicated service to the School. Her pre-retirement sabbatical will begin in July 2025.

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

Dr. Lisa Murphy, Penn Vet’s Professor of Toxicology, and Dr. Deborah Mandell, Service Head of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and out of the emergency room during the holidays.


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