LSU Vet Med News

Holidays bring families and friends together, but can also mean potential hazards for pets. Table foods, ornaments, and other holiday items can be harmful to cats and dogs. Every year veterinarians at the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital see an increase in a variety of digestive diseases during the holiday season.

Paisley, a King Charles Cavalier spaniel, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 4 years old but was treated at LSU Vet Med thanks to a grant from PetCo Love and Blue Buffalo. Paisley recently celebrated her 11th birthday.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has recognized Sandra Sarr, Communications Manager at LSU Vet Med, with a writing award for her piece titled "Lynn & Chloe: Dynamic Duo for Life."

LSU Vet Med Ophthalmology Service client Lynn Ladner got more than he bargained for when he adopted a shelter dog named Chloe eight years ago.

Halloween season has arrived, and it is expected that many people plan to have a spooky good time with family and friends, but do not forget about the safety of your four-legged friends. Halloween can be fun for you, but a number of tricks and treats can be hazardous to your pets.

On Friday, October 18, at the conclusion of National Veterinary Technician Week, LSU Vet Med honored its veterinary technicians and hospital staff with awards and accolades. This week has been set aside to celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions veterinary technicians and hospital staff make to the veterinary professions, compassionate care for animals, and our communities.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine honors its many veterinary technicians during National Veterinary Technician Week, October 13-19, 2024. This week has been set aside to celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions veterinary technicians make to the veterinary professions, compassionate care for animals, and our communities.

Bud was hit by a car in 2019 and left injured on the side of the road. Adopted by John Nijoka in 2019, he is now overcoming his latest challenge: a cancer diagnosis.

The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has acquired a new linear accelerator to provide more advanced radiation treatment for cancer treatment. The new linear accelerator is a Varian Trilogy and provides stereotactic radiotherapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT treatments using a technology called RapidArc, which allows the treatments to be performed in a shorter period, thus minimizing the time the patient is under sedation.

As part of its mission to safeguard both animal and human health, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine plays a critical role in disease surveillance, prevention, and research. LSU Diagnostics (Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab), a key component of the school, tests over 30,000 mosquito pools annually from 32 parishes/locations across Louisiana, targeting three deadly encephalitis viruses in humans: West Nile Virus (WNV), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), and St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE).

With hurricane season upon us, it's crucial for pet owners to be prepared for potential emergencies. When faced with the need to evacuate, ensuring the safety and well-being of your pets should be a top priority.

With hurricane season upon us, horse owners should take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their animals. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART - lsart.org), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (ldaf.state.la.us), and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine (lsu.edu/vetmed) for effectively preparing horse owners in areas prone to hurricane damage.