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College of Veterinary Medicine
Patient in hospital. Photo by Povozniuk on iStock
Respiratory viruses that hijack immune mechanisms may have Achilles’ heel

Protein key to blocking the body’s exaggerated inflammatory response.

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College News

A researcher working at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.

Grants to improve animal disease detection and response

Pair of WADDL projects receive Farm Bill funding.

Guy Palmer standing in front of the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health building.

Guy Palmer testifies before Washington Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee
A French bulldog puppy receives its first examination inside WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

WSU to offer reproductive medicine and surgery for dogs and cats

Aspen’s Fund to make giant impact for pets
WSU veterinary students take turns practicing proper handling techniques for raptors at a training inside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The students will now be on-call 24/7 to provide initial care to injured or orphaned wildlife.

Students continue emergency care for wildlife
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Dr. Janean Fidel, veterinary oncologist, and Margaret Wong, a fourth-year student, exam Abby prior to her second round of chemotherapy.

Helping a cat family breathe easier
Stephanie Seifert and Pilar Fernandez inside the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health.

Global health researchers looking to improve the human condition
Cord Kivi leading a horse in the vet hospital.

Cougs give back: Support from an alumnus to a future veterinarian
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In the News

Betty White receiving her white coat as an honorary alumna of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine since 2011.

Remembering Betty White, a WSU honorary alumna

Sarvenaz Bagheri poses with Mello, a pitbull mix who is up for adoption at Forgotten Dogs Rescue.

She wants to help animals heal

Transmissible Treponemes: Studying Elk Hoof Disease Using a Captive Herd with Dr. Margaret Wild

Even your pet can get arthritis
Riley (left) and Bailey, two mixed breeds, died from a bacterial infection that prompted the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service to close to the public Friday. (Greg Mason / The Spokesman-Review)

‘Strep zoo’ that killed two dogs at SCRAPS not present in other dogs at shelter, agency says
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People

Art in the Library features third-year veterinary student Winnie Mefford

Henry Moore, Jr. receives 2021 Crimson Spirit Recognition

Teaching, research awards conferred
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Animal Health

Holiday meals and pets
Medium dog in backseat of car.

How to holiday road trip with four-legged family
Two dogs sitting on blanket looking out over mountain scenery.

How to Decide Whether to Board or Bring Your Pet on a Holiday Road Trip
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Events

CE Webinar: Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Other Causes of Systolic Dysfunction
CE Webinar: Update: Myxomatous Valve Degeneration (Endocardiosis) Therapies
Spring Veterinary Conference 2022
Bustad Lecture with Megan Mueller

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Originally created in 1936 by Randall Johnson, the Cougar Head remains a unique and distinguished part of the WSU identity.