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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,…
Can honeybees and dogs detect cancer earlier than technology? (link is external)
Drs. Cindy Otto, Clara Wilson, and Amritha Mallikarjun comment on canine cancer detection.
Dogs Engage in Scent-sational Science to Sniff out Staphylococcus Bacteria (link is external)
The Scientist Drs. Meagan Ramos and Cynthia Otto talk about this new research.
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.…
Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds (link is external)
Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to…
Trained dogs can sniff out a deadly deer disease (link is external)
Charlie, Jari, and Kiwi are pet dogs with a superpower: Their sensitive noses can distinguish between a healthy deer and one sick with chronic wasting disease (CWD), all from a…
A decade of advancing working dogs for the greater good (link is external)
Inspired by her experience caring for working dogs following 9/11 at Ground Zero, Penn Vet Working Dog Center Director Cynthia Otto’s initial vision has grown into a thriving organization with…
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.”
With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus (link is external)
Many long for a return to a post-pandemic “normal,” which, for some, may entail concerts, travel, and large gatherings. But how to keep safe amid these potential public health risks?
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…