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    SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2025 

    On Friday, April 11, the Penn Vet community gathered to honor students, faculty, and hospital staff during the annual SAVMA Student Teaching Awards. Recipients are selected by the student body…

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    Monkey’s Cross-country Journey Ends with a New Kidney… and Friend

    Faculty In This Story Monkey is a people cat, the kind of kitty who eagerly greets his owners when they come home. He has been a little lovebug since Erik…

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    Penn Vet’s Lillian R. Aronson, VMD, DACVS, Earns Prestigious Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching

    Lillian R. Aronson of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has earned the prestigious Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Dr. Aronson…

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    One Tiny Dog’s Outsized Contribution to Brain Surgery

    Faculty In This Story 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…

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    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…

    This Super Common Dog Owner Habit May Be Shaving Years Off Your Pet’s Life (link is external)

    Dr. Katie Krebs talks about canine obesity and what owners can do to help.

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    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…