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WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

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We're Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine – a top veterinary and biomedical college. Our faculty are leaders in the field. #WSUVetMed

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WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 1m

Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to get medical care if it means their pets will receive veterinary care too, according to a study conducted by Washington State University and University of Washington researchers. #WSUVetMed #WSU #OneHealthDay

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Youth facing homelessness more likely to see a healthcare provider if their pet can too

A study conducted by WSU researchers found that young people experiencing homelessness were more likely to get treatment they needed when bringing in a pet for care.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 5d

A new test developed at Washington State University will help pharmaceutical companies, veterinarians and regulatory agencies identify drugs that may trigger severe — but preventable — neurological side effects in some cats.

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New test can flag drugs that could be harmful to cats

The feline test builds upon years of work by WSU's Katrina Mealey to help protect pets with a genetic mutation that can cause dangerous reactions to drugs.

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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 6d

A $10 million gift from Heidi Charleson and her late husband, Lou Woodworth, will expand #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and fund scholarships, equipment, and care for animals in need. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/10...

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 10d

🎥🦇 Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for a packed screening of “The Invisible Mammal” as part of International Bat Week! The film shed light on the vital work of women scientists leading the fight to protect bats from deadly white-nose syndrome.

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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 11d

WSU’s mobile BRAIN FIT clinic brought free brain-health screenings to rural communities, finding higher-than-average hearing loss and other modifiable risks while training students and building a research repository. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/10... #WSU

Research on the road: Brain Fit clinic brings screenings to local communities

A WSU-led mobile clinic is bringing free brain health screenings to rural communities, uncovering early signs of hearing loss and other risk factors for cognitive decline while giving students hands-o...

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 12d

When Allison Waters’ shepherd mix, Teddy, slipped out of the yard and was struck by a car, both of his front legs were shattered. Thanks to the team at #WSUVetMed, Teddy is back to chasing soccer balls and joining Allison on their morning runs.

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Specialty surgery at WSU helps Teddy overcome two broken legs

After a devastating accident left both of his front legs shattered, Teddy, a 2‑year‑old shepherd mix, is back on his feet thanks to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s orthopedic team.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 18d

What if the key to sleep lies not just in our brains, but in our gut? New research led by Erika English, a PhD candidate at #WSU, suggests a new way of understanding sleep — one that connects the brain to the microbes living inside us.

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Key to the riddle of sleep may be linked to bacteria

New research bolsters the hypothesis that sleep is regulated in part by the host of microbes produced in the gut.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · 20d

#WSUVetMed’s chapter of the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals (AAVMP) has officially been launched. The group held its first meeting last night, marking the start of an important new community on campus.

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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 20d

Deep in Guatemala’s Maya rainforest, camera traps set up by #WSU and @WCS_Mesoamerica
captured more than just stunning wildlife images. They revealed how communities and wildlife can thrive together. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #GoCougs

In the Maya rainforest, even the jaguars pose for the camera

In a new study, WSU researchers captured a rare success story: a way for humans and wildlife to share a forest without destroying it.

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WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Oct 1

What causes us to sleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but in their complex interplay with the micro-organisms spawned in our intestines.

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Key to the riddle of sleep may be linked to bacteria

New research bolsters the hypothesis that sleep is regulated in part by the host of microbes produced in the gut.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 23

A collaboration between a national network of veterinary hospitals and Washington State University is saving lives and reducing the threat of rabies in Africa one vaccination at a time.

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Veterinary clinics nationwide make WSU’s goal to a rabies-free Africa achievable

A collaboration between a national network of veterinary hospitals and WSU is saving lives and reducing the threat of rabies in Africa one vaccination at a time.

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WSU Pullman @pullman.wsu.edu · Sep 19

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the @wsuvetmed.bsky.social alumnus ventures back to @pullman.wsu.edu to attend the #AppleCup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/09... #WSU #GoCougs

WSU alumnus returns for Apple Cup, first Cougar football game in 59 years

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the WSU alumnus ventures back to Pullman to attend the Apple Cup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus ventures back to Pullman to attend the Apple Cup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years.

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WSU alumnus returns for Apple Cup, first Cougar football game in 59 years

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the WSU alumnus ventures back to Pullman to attend the Apple Cup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 15

Washington State University veterinary students Bailey Bailey and Chance Marsh were each recognized with competitive scholarships Sept. 13 at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

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WSU veterinary students awarded national bovine scholarships

They were recognized at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, marking the sixth year in a row WSU students have received support from the organization.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 12

Congratulations to our 10 incredible #WSUVetMed team members honored in #WSU’s Quarter Century Club! Thank you Rick Debowes, Bonnie Campbell, Lynne Haley, Heiko Jansen, Eric Lautzenheiser, Bob Mealey, Murali Chandra, Lynne Nelson, Leslie Sprunger & Jennifer Watts for 25 years of impact!

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 10

#WSUVetMed undergraduate students recently traveled to Spokane to visit biotech leaders ALK and Jubilant HollisterStier CMO. The trip gave them valuable exposure to the industry and a chance to build connections for their future careers. #Biotech #FutureScientists #Networking #WSU #GoCougs

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 9

Cannabis use by mothers during pregnancy and while nursing may disrupt and slow the reproductive development of their daughters and even granddaughters, a new Washington State University study suggests. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs

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Prenatal cannabis exposure delays reproductive development in offspring

WSU researchers demonstrate effects over two generations in offspring of female mice exposed to cannabis vapor.

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Ask Dr. Universe @askdruniverse.bsky.social · Aug 29

I'm so pleased to hand the mic(robe) to @wsuvetmed.bsky.social's Eric Lofgren for this week's science question 🦠 #GoCougs #STEMeducation #stemeducationforkids askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2025/08/29/w...

Why do we have germs on our hands?

Dear Prince, Germs are tiny organisms—also called microbes. They’re so small you have to zoom in with a microscope to see them. They can be bacteria, viruses, fungi or other teeny things. Some microbe...

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WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 5

🥧 If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your professor or classmate take a pie to the face — this was the week. On Tuesday, #WSUVetMed students, faculty, and staff gathered outside Mickelsen Lounge for our first-ever Pie-a-Friend Fundraiser in support of the Internal Medicine service. #PieInTheFace #WSU

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ferruginous hawks are relatively rare for our area. We haven’t seen one come to the hospital in over 10 years. This little guy was brought to us after being found in an area these hawks aren’t normally found in and long after he should have headed out on his own. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 22

Unusual cases are part of the job for veterinarians at Washington State University, but a horse with nearly 100 pounds of sand and gravel in its gut was still quite a surprise.

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WSU veterinarians remove nearly 100 pounds of sand and gravel from horse’s belly

Unusual cases are part of the job for veterinarians at Washington State University, but a horse with nearly 100 pounds of sand and gravel in its gut was still quite a surprise.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Aug 20

In Guatemalan communities, a recent visit to a health clinic or hospital — not antibiotic use — is the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics, according to a new study led by Washington State University.

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Hospitals linked to antibiotic resistance in Guatemala

A WSU-led study in Guatemala found that recent visits to health clinics or hospitals — not antibiotic use — are the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics.

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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · Jul 31

A simple cheek swab can now reveal if your cat is at risk of chronic kidney disease—thanks to a new genetic test developed by #WSU veterinarians. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... 🐈#Cat

Genetic test detects early signs of kidney disease in cats

WSU team develops cheek-swab method for catching predisposition to disease before clinical signs appear.

https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2025/07/31/genetic-test-detects-early-signs-of-kidney-disease-in-cats/…

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jul 22

Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical — one that can kill them at high enough concentrations — inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when a hearty meal is the reward. #WSUVetMed #WSU

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Disease-causing bacteria can deal with stink as long as they get a meal

New WSU research shows gut pathogens like Salmonella will brave a toxic chemical to reach nutrients, offering insights for treating infections.

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine @wsuvetmed.bsky.social · Jul 18

Join us in honoring our beloved animal companions. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. inside the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center the public is invited to attend #WSUVetMed’s Celebration of Life & Remembrance for Our Animal Companions.