Seahawks mascot declared healthy after surgery at WSU
The augur hawk, named Taima, will be ready to lead his team onto the field when the NFL season kicks off after undergoing a short procedure to remove a concerning growth from his left foot.
Veterinary Medicine
Common heartworm preventive, other antiparasitics can be deadly for some cats
WSU researchers have identified a growing list of common drugs and products that can cause serious and potentially fatal reactions in cats with the feline MDR1 mutation.
Bustad Lecture to feature research pioneer in the human-animal bond
Meg Daley Olmert will give the 2023 Bustad Lecture at 5 p.m. March 24 on the WSU Pullman campus. The lecture will also be live-streamed.
Veterinary student wins national business award
A $2 million proposal by Washington State University student Thomas Kile for the purchase, remodel, and expansion of a fictitious veterinary clinic earned first place in a national competition for veterinary students.
WSU professor helps bring quality healthcare to agility dogs
WSU Professor Debra Sellon is among a handful of veterinarians and scientists across the country who have formed the Agility Dog Health Network to research health concerns specific to these highly active canines.
Genetic test can detect deadly bleeding disorder in dogs
A new genetic test can identify dogs at risk of a potentially deadly disorder resulting in excessive bleeding and bruising in the hours and days following surgical procedures.
Bellinghausen scholarship encourages diversity in veterinary medicine
The $1,000 annual scholarship was established through a $25,000 endowment from WSU alum Michael Bellinghausen.
WSU veterinarians find young hawk new parents
A nestling Swainson’s hawk found this past summer outside an Idaho bar is likely now more than 6,000 miles south enjoying the Argentine sun thanks to WSU and a pair of adult hawks that called Pullman home.
WSU helps dog recover from lung condition
It is still a mystery as to what caused abscesses to engulf the lungs of Ashley Hayes’ dog, Blaze, but he is now back in good health thanks to the care he received at WSU.
WSU ‘Q fever’ research earns $3 million in funding
Q fever naturally infects goats, sheep, and cattle. If transmitted to humans, the infection can lead to diverse clinical outcomes including flu-like symptoms, miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
