WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Canine cancer survivor may help children next After surviving a novel cancer treatment at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Clarice the Labrador is cancer-free — and her case could help advance new immunotherapies for hard-to-treat tumors in bo...

It had only been a year and a half since Dayla Culp and her family lost her sister, Darcy Klepec, to breast cancer when she and her husband, Jon, heard another devastating diagnosis — this time for their dog, Clarice.

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Pullman fifth graders visited WSU this week to judge interactive, hands-on science experiments designed by neuroscience seniors. The event — Kids Judge — is a beloved tradition that brings young scientists and WSU students together. #STEM #Neuroscience #WSU #GoCougs

Opening doors to veterinary medicine WSU veterinary student Anjelica Bautista is opening doors to STEM and higher education for Pasco youth — work that just earned her a Merck Animal Health Diversity Leadership Scholarship.

Children who had never considered college a possibility are now aspiring to careers as veterinarians, scientists and scholars thanks to the efforts of #WSU veterinary student Anjelica Bautista.

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France and Amsterdam study abroad program explores art’s effect on the brain The faculty-led Art and the Brain program blends neuroscience, visual perception, and cultural immersion, inviting students to explore how the brain processes art.

Don’t miss your chance to go to Paris and Amsterdam this summer! #WSU's faculty-led Art and the Brain study abroad program blends neuroscience, visual perception, and cultural immersion as you travel through France and Amsterdam.

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WSU employee and her dog to compete at Westminster dog show After nearly 70 dog shows in a single year, Denise Waiting and her Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Witton, will be competing at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

A #WSU licensed veterinary technician and her close companion will take the stage Feb. 2 at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Discretionary donations support research, students and clinical care Donor-supported discretionary funds are providing Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with the flexibility to back important programs across the college and keep high-impact r...

Donor-supported discretionary funds are providing Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with the flexibility to back important programs across the college and keep high-impact research moving forward during uncertain periods of federal funding.

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Study questions water safety beliefs The WSU-led research found a mismatch between what residents in Guatemala believe about the safety of their water sources and the actual presence of contamination.

💧 A Washington State University-led study in Guatemala found the sources of drinking water people believe to be safe and clean often contain potentially dangerous bacteria.

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Porcupine case shows WSU’s deep commitment to wildlife A challenging 107‑day effort to treat an injured porcupine at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital highlights the university’s work caring for wildlife.

For 107 days, Dr. Hassan Hanna and Washington State University’s wildlife service exhausted every option in an effort to save an injured porcupine that arrived at the university’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a broken leg

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Custom prosthetic gives donkey a big leg up on life Home for the holidays and back on her feet — thanks to a custom prosthetic from WSU veterinarians, a miniature donkey named Elsa is getting a second chance at life.

Home for the holidays and back on her feet — thanks to a custom prosthetic from #WSU veterinarians, a miniature donkey named Elsa is getting a second chance at life. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/12... 🫏#GoCougs

Targeting a specific brain circuit may help prevent opioid relapse WSU researchers find that reducing activity in a specific neural pathway can significantly bring down drug-seeking behavior.

🧠 Washington State University researchers have discovered how a neural circuit — or a connection between two brain regions — drives relapse after opioid use, a finding that could lead to more effective treatments for opioid use disorders.

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Sensors could help reduce fatal racehorse injuries by 20% Wearable devices feed algorithm that predicts the risk of fatal injuries among racing thoroughbreds, according to a new publication from WSU researchers.

A tiny wearable sensor designed for thoroughbred racehorses can identify horses at elevated risk of catastrophic injury, according to a new study led by researchers at #WSUVetMed.

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WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund puts loving pitbull back on her feet After a violent crash left her paralyzed, a Cheney family’s beloved pitbull found a second chance thanks to WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund.

After a violent crash left her paralyzed, a Cheney family’s beloved pitbull found a second chance thanks to #WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/12...

WSU alumni recognized for commitment to animal health Four WSU alumni were recently recognized by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association for their commitment to animal health.

❤️This time of year is a reminder of how grateful we are for our hardworking faculty, staff, students and alumni. Here’s a special shoutout to four #WSU alumni who were recently recognized by the WSVMA for their commitment to animal health.

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Sudan Ebola virus can persist in survivors for months, WSU study shows Researchers discover that risk of transmission may persist well beyond the end of an outbreak.

More than half of survivors of the Sudan Ebola virus still suffer serious health problems two years post-infection and the virus can persist in semen and breast milk for months after recovery, according to the first study examining the virus’s long-term effects.

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Volunteer opportunities abound during the holidays Writing letters to isolated seniors, delivering meals, and even staffing a gingerbread village for diabetes research are just a few opportunities on WSU’s GivePulse site.

Writing letters to isolated seniors, delivering meals, and even staffing a gingerbread village for diabetes research are just a few opportunities on #WSU’s GivePulse site. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...

WSU veterinarians get creative to bring cannabis-eating ferret back to health The team used a diagnostic test and IV treatment to save a ferret that overdosed on cannabis edibles, highlighting the growing problem of marijuana toxicity in pets.

A #WSU team of veterinarians used a diagnostic test and IV treatment to save a ferret that overdosed on cannabis edibles, highlighting the growing problem of marijuana toxicity in pets. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

🐟🔬The #WSUVetMed Aquatics Club recently hosted a Fish Necropsy Lab featuring salmon and sturgeon! More than 20 participants, including veterinary and graduate students, residents, and faculty, rolled up their sleeves to learn from an incredible team of experts. #AquaticHealth #WSUVetMed

Happy #VeteransDay from #WSUVetMed! Thanks to your service we’ve had the opportunity to train future veterinarians for 126 years running.

WSU offers veterinary certificate program for high school students The College of Veterinary Medicine has expanded its online Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate program to give educators a simple, affordable way to introduce students to the profession.

The #WSU College of Veterinary Medicine has expanded its online Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate program to give educators a simple, affordable way to introduce high school students to the veterinary profession. #WSUVetMed

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Compound developed at WSU could aid apple growers and defeat superbugs Researcher derives promising compound for battling pathogens from microorganism that survives in the harshest environments on earth.

🍎 A microscopic organism that thrives in the most inhospitable environments on the planet could be a serious weapon against costly and dangerous microbes, including one that decimates apple and pear orchards.

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How do cats climb? Dear Jake, Sometimes, when I’m working on a tricky question, I scale the tree outside my office. It helps me focus. I asked my friend Steve Lampa how cats like me do that. He teaches small animal anat...

🐈 Why are cats such great climbers? #WSUVetMed anatomy instructor Steve Lampa explains how powerful hind legs, flexible joints, and retractable claws make cats natural-born climbers — and why getting down is the real challenge.

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President’s Big Ideas Initiative launched to bolster WSU research mission WSU is investing in big ideas — offering grants to researchers for projects that build upon the university’s core strengths and address the state’s most urgent needs.

WSU is investing in big ideas — offering grants to researchers for projects that build upon the university’s core strengths and address the state’s most urgent needs. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11... #WSU #GoCougs

Youth facing homelessness more likely to see a healthcare provider if their pet can too A study conducted by WSU researchers found that young people experiencing homelessness were more likely to get treatment they needed when bringing in a pet for care.

Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to get medical care if it means their pets will receive veterinary care too, according to a study conducted by Washington State University and University of Washington researchers. #WSUVetMed #WSU #OneHealthDay

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New test can flag drugs that could be harmful to cats The feline test builds upon years of work by WSU's Katrina Mealey to help protect pets with a genetic mutation that can cause dangerous reactions to drugs.

A new test developed at Washington State University will help pharmaceutical companies, veterinarians and regulatory agencies identify drugs that may trigger severe — but preventable — neurological side effects in some cats.

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A $10 million gift from Heidi Charleson and her late husband, Lou Woodworth, will expand #WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and fund scholarships, equipment, and care for animals in need. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/10...

🎥🦇 Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for a packed screening of “The Invisible Mammal” as part of International Bat Week! The film shed light on the vital work of women scientists leading the fight to protect bats from deadly white-nose syndrome.

Research on the road: Brain Fit clinic brings screenings to local communities A WSU-led mobile clinic is bringing free brain health screenings to rural communities, uncovering early signs of hearing loss and other risk factors for cognitive decline while giving students hands-o...

WSU’s mobile BRAIN FIT clinic brought free brain-health screenings to rural communities, finding higher-than-average hearing loss and other modifiable risks while training students and building a research repository. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/10... #WSU

Specialty surgery at WSU helps Teddy overcome two broken legs After a devastating accident left both of his front legs shattered, Teddy, a 2‑year‑old shepherd mix, is back on his feet thanks to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s orthopedic team.

When Allison Waters’ shepherd mix, Teddy, slipped out of the yard and was struck by a car, both of his front legs were shattered. Thanks to the team at #WSUVetMed, Teddy is back to chasing soccer balls and joining Allison on their morning runs.

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Key to the riddle of sleep may be linked to bacteria New research bolsters the hypothesis that sleep is regulated in part by the host of microbes produced in the gut.

What if the key to sleep lies not just in our brains, but in our gut? New research led by Erika English, a PhD candidate at #WSU, suggests a new way of understanding sleep — one that connects the brain to the microbes living inside us.

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#WSUVetMed’s chapter of the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals (AAVMP) has officially been launched. The group held its first meeting last night, marking the start of an important new community on campus.