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View ArticleCailin Heinze, VMD, DACVN, Leads New Diet Study in Dogs Undergoing Chemotherapy
Cailin Heinze, VMD, DACVN, grew up on a small hobby farm outside of Pittsburgh and idolized her family’s veterinarian. By the time she was seven, she was certain that she would become a veterinarian....
View ArticleThe Effect of Progesterone on Thromboelastography
The purpose of the study is to determine if increasing levels of the hormone progesterone found in the serum (bloodstream) of female dogs during their reproductive cycle leads to hypercoagulability...
View ArticleMeet the Clinical Studies Lab Technicians
Diane Welsh Clinical Trial Technician Diane Welsh, is a certified veterinary technician with more than 30 years of experience in the field of animal medicine. After receiving her degree in veterinary...
View ArticleComprehensive Care for Dog with Cancer Includes Access to Innovative Clinical...
Background When Brady, an 11-year-old, mixed breed yellow Labrador, presented to his primary care veterinarian with a lump on his right hind leg in May 2014, it did not appear to be anything of...
View ArticleInvestigation of a novel diet for support of dogs undergoing chemotherapy for...
Cancer is one of the most common conditions seen in older dogs and it is becoming more common for owners to opt to treat their pets with chemotherapy. Dogs undergoing chemotherapy may suffer from side...
View ArticleAdministration of Pimobendan to Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
A common concurrent condition often appreciated in feline CKD patients is cardiac disease. High rate fluid therapy to treat azotemia puts these patients at risk for congestive heart failure (CHF)....
View ArticleVitamin D Status in Cats with Primary Hepatobiliary Disease
The liver performs an essential role in the absorption of dietary vitamin D and synthesis of the active form of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is a known problem in people with liver disease and these...
View ArticleTreatment of canine atopic dermatitis with intravenously administered...
Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects approximately 10% of the canine population globally and is likely the most prevalent skin disease in the dog requiring medical intervention. Current treatment options for...
View ArticleVeterinary Clinical Studies: Where Research Meets Clinical Care
As an academic veterinary medical center, the faculty and staff at Cummings School are constantly exploring new scientific breakthroughs through clinical research studies. These studies may involve...
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