“A big heart for kitty cats”
Kathy McChesney and Mike Dunick formed a connection with CSU years ago when they needed help caring for one of their cats. They’ve been finding ways to support CSU veterinary students, medicine, and research ever since.
How to prep for an emergency with a pet evacuation kit
While you can’t exactly pencil an emergency or disaster into your calendar, you can take steps to prepare for these types of situations as much as possible before they occur. When you create a disaster plan for your family, including collecting and storing evacuation supplies, make sure you think about your pets, too. Creating a […]
Why is chocolate bad for dogs?
Chocolate is bad for dogs because it contains caffeine and theobromine. If a dog eats chocolate, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, panting, weakness, and increased heart rate.
There’s no such thing as a “bad” horse
Melinda Story, the inaugural Leslie A. Malone Presidential Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, investigates the equine axial skeleton – which includes the neck, back and pelvis – and nerve pain.
Birch sugar is the same thing as xylitol and it’s toxic to dogs
Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.
If you have an older pet, be on the lookout for signs of dementia
If your dog is getting up there in age, it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (dog dementia) and see your veterinarian if you notice any changes.
How animals grieve
Historically, wild animals have been known to express grief by letting out a yelp, wandering aimlessly, and eventually reorganizing their pack.
Foal diarrhea: What’s all the stink about?
Diarrhea is a real concern starting just after birth and lasting up to five months of age. In young foals, diarrhea can be harmless (such as foal heat diarrhea) but can become fatal without intervention.