VetTopics

Vet Topics reports on the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Companion Animal Health Fund. The CAHF backs pet health research and specialized training.

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An investment of over $150,000 from the #CAHF will benefit #pethealth focused scientists and graduate students. This funding supports #WCVM based pet research projects and graduate student tuition awards. https://t.co/aUPmbu0tty

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Growing up around animals, Dr. Arata Matsuyama knew he was destined for a career in #vetmed. Matsuyama, who joined the #WCVM faculty last fall, is now conducting cancer research that has the potential to improve oncology therapies for animals and people. https://t.co/IcERX1Bvcg

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Bart is a rare cat that had a rare reaction to his vaccinations. Check out Bart's story written by his owner, Cat Zens, the #WCVM summer research communications intern: https://t.co/Evuy1airho

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In extremely rare cases, cats can experience adverse reactions after being vaccinated. The #WCVM’s Dr. Karen Sheehan (DVM) explains why these reactions occur and how owners can address vaccine protocols with their veterinarians. https://t.co/SmO96jpKyg

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Check out this #studentscicomm article written by #WCVM vet student Madlyn Lung, who researched the most effective way to deliver #bloodtransfusions to canine patients in need.
More: https://t.co/xuRGaT1tuZ
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The Companion Animal Health Fund (CAHF) is investing just over $102,500 in support of eight pet health studies at the WCVM, as well as 10 tuition awards to WCVM graduate students whose research studies target companion animal health issues. @TEHRFHorse https://t.co/Wrtf4L9IWr

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A major gift from the estate of Dr. Michael Powell will help ensure the continued success of the Companion Animal Health Fund at the #WCVM: https://t.co/rQEmDIRPz3 #USask #CAHF #USaskResearch

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If your dog's diet includes canned pet food produced by @HillsPet, please read the information below about a voluntary recall of select canned dog food products. No dry foods, cat foods or treats produced by Hill's Pet Nutrition are affected.

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We are voluntarily recalling a specific set of canned dog food products. Please visit https://t.co/rlXZlThx1y for a detailed list of recalled products and more information.

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Check out the latest @VetTopics! Includes stories about our new CAHF research fellows, a visiting microbiologist from Nigeria and @WCVMToday ophthalmologist who received an international award for her groundbreaking research: https://t.co/Te3Q5pR8pK

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Pets and pot don't mix. Sleepiness, lethargy and a “drunken” stupor are warning signs that you need to call a vet ASAP. @WCVMToday specialist Dr. Kevin Cosford talks about the complications and treatment of a pet that has ingested pot here: https://t.co/XapOONyTuf

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Headline highlights in the Winter 2018 issue of @VetTopics: Rapid radiation, keep pot away from pets, understanding X-rays can save $ and lives. Interesting reads! https://t.co/seZOcJCjd9

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Vet Topics (Winter 2018) now online - Radiation therapy technologist Rachel Bloomfield makes final adjustments before a feline patient undergoes radiation therapy in the WCVM’s linear accelerator. Photo: Christina Weese. The Winter 2018 issue of Vet T... https://t.co/hmAXmQEeii

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Teamwork important for WCVM radiologist - Dr. Lesley Zwicker: “Ultimately when I really thought about what made me the most excited, it was radiology.” Photo: Christina Weese. Perseverance and dedication have led Dr. Lesley Zwicker to her role as the ... https://t.co/OoznUJBrvc

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Congratulations to Mrs. Shumiatcher, a longtime @VetTopicssupporter. A well-deserved honour! https://t.co/osLVv5hNFY

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Regina philanthropist Jacqueline Shumiatcher given Order of Canada https://t.co/SR627Csje0 #yqr #sask

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Vet Topics (Summer 2017) - Sookie during a bandage change at the WCVM in January 2017. Photo by Jeanette Neufel... https://t.co/8JJLHZhs5w

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CAHF funds support AMR research - Dr. Joe Rubin (third from right) and members of his research team. Submitted ... https://t.co/Z3BWHTKoPU

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CAHF Research Grants: 2017-2018 - Research conducted by Dr. Marina Leis will identify factors that put cataract... https://t.co/MQEYYuQ51g

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What causes sudden blindness in dogs? - WCVM student Danica Lucyshyn performs an exam of a canine patient’s eye... https://t.co/3VLu0Mv9pG

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@WCVMToday students and faculty are gearing up for the 2017 #SKEquineExpo at @PrairielandPark https://t.co/gU8QYIa8mR

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