What causes us to sleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but in their complex interplay with the micro-organisms spawned in our intestines. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

A collaboration between a national network of veterinary hospitals and Washington State University is saving lives and reducing the threat of rabies in Africa one vaccination at a time. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/09...

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the @wsuvetmed.bsky.social alumnus ventures back to @pullman.wsu.edu to attend the #AppleCup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/09... #WSU #GoCougs

Sandra Cain always roots for her Cougs, but this Saturday it will mean a little more, as the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus ventures back to Pullman to attend the Apple Cup — her first Cougar football game in 59 years. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/09...

Washington State University veterinary students Bailey Bailey and Chance Marsh were each recognized with competitive scholarships Sept. 13 at the 58th annual Conference of American Association of Bovine Practitioners. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/09...

Congratulations to our 10 incredible #WSUVetMed team members honored in #WSU’s Quarter Century Club! Thank you Rick Debowes, Bonnie Campbell, Lynne Haley, Heiko Jansen, Eric Lautzenheiser, Bob Mealey, Murali Chandra, Lynne Nelson, Leslie Sprunger & Jennifer Watts for 25 years of impact!

#WSUVetMed undergraduate students recently traveled to Spokane to visit biotech leaders ALK and Jubilant HollisterStier CMO. The trip gave them valuable exposure to the industry and a chance to build connections for their future careers. #Biotech #FutureScientists #Networking #WSU #GoCougs

Cannabis use by mothers during pregnancy and while nursing may disrupt and slow the reproductive development of their daughters and even granddaughters, a new Washington State University study suggests. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

I'm so pleased to hand the mic(robe) to @wsuvetmed.bsky.social's Eric Lofgren for this week's science question 🦠 #GoCougs #STEMeducation #stemeducationforkids askdruniverse.wsu.edu/2025/08/29/w...

🥧 If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your professor or classmate take a pie to the face — this was the week. On Tuesday, #WSUVetMed students, faculty, and staff gathered outside Mickelsen Lounge for our first-ever Pie-a-Friend Fundraiser in support of the Internal Medicine service. #PieInTheFace #WSU

Ferruginous hawks are relatively rare for our area. We haven’t seen one come to the hospital in over 10 years. This little guy was brought to us after being found in an area these hawks aren’t normally found in and long after he should have headed out on his own. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs

Unusual cases are part of the job for veterinarians at Washington State University, but a horse with nearly 100 pounds of sand and gravel in its gut was still quite a surprise. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/08...

In Guatemalan communities, a recent visit to a health clinic or hospital — not antibiotic use — is the strongest predictor of carrying bacteria resistant to critical antibiotics, according to a new study led by Washington State University. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

A simple cheek swab can now reveal if your cat is at risk of chronic kidney disease—thanks to a new genetic test developed by #WSU veterinarians. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... 🐈#Cat

Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical — one that can kill them at high enough concentrations — inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when a hearty meal is the reward. #WSUVetMed #WSU news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Join us in honoring our beloved animal companions. Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. inside the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center the public is invited to attend #WSUVetMed’s Celebration of Life & Remembrance for Our Animal Companions.

💉 A local Rotary club is bolstering Washington State University’s effort to limit rabies deaths in Kenya and Tanzania – a 10-year commitment by the university that has just surpassed 3 million dogs vaccinated against the virus. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07...

After more than a decade and a half serving as an infectious disease researcher and faculty member in Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, Viveka Vadyvaloo has stepped into the school’s top leadership position. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/07...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack cellular processes in ticks to ensure their survival and spread to new hosts, including humans. #Ticks #TickResearch #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

This 6-week-old baby bobcat was found dehydrated and malnourished wandering alone outside Ellensburg, Washington. After some fluids and supportive care, this little guy is off to PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center where he can receive the long-term care needed before being released into the wild.

This adult #osprey was found with low levels of lead in its system—likely from ingesting contaminated fish or fishing tackle. Thanks to the dedicated work of our #wildlife veterinarians, the bird made a full recovery and was released near its original rescue site. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs

🦇 A group of bat viruses closely related to the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) could be one small mutation away from being capable of spilling over into human populations and potentially causing the next pandemic. Read the full story: news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

🦨🦝🐿️ It’s baby season at #WSUVetMed! So what do you do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife? First, call a wildlife rehabilitator before you intervene. #Wildlife #WSU #GoCougs More on what to do if you come across orphaned or injured wildlife: hospital.vetmed.wsu.edu/2025/04/15/i...

After an aggressive cancer diagnosis, #WSUVetMed veterinarians performed complex reconstructive surgery to save Howie the Rottweiler, giving him more time with his family and showing other pet owners what’s possible. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/05...

A new 3D printer donated to the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is helping to modernize how veterinarians approach complex orthopedic surgeries. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs Read the story: news.wsu.edu/news/2025/05...

🎓 Here’s to the next chapter. Congratulations to our 123 students in the #WSUVetMed Class of 2025 who received their degrees and were officially sworn in as veterinarians this afternoon. We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished and excited to see where your journey takes you next. #GoCougs

🎓 Today, we proudly welcomed a new generation of Cougs into the Cougar family! Congratulations to the 106 undergraduate students who earned their degrees in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, and neuroscience, as well as our master’s students & PhD graduates. #CougGrad #WSUVetMed

Congratulations veterinary resident Dr. Ana Rangel-Nava, the 2025 recipient of the #WSU Association for Faculty Women’s Founders Award. The award recognizes the academic achievements and professional potential of master’s students throughout the WSU System. #WSUVetMed #GoCougs

A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/press-releas...

Dr. Jillian Haines, WSU vet, has spent 15 years studying megaesophagus in dogs and cats. Inspired by a beagle mix, she leads global research and heads the Megaesophagus Care and Research Center. #WSUVetMed news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03...

Congratulations, Charles Ugwu, PhD student in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, for placing second and representing #WSUVetMed on the university level at today’s 11th annual #WSU Three Minute Thesis competition. #3MT #GoCougs

Just weeks from launching her veterinary career, #WSU student Trenna Pannier is taking a very special patient with her: Shirley, her horse, who beat the odds thanks to life-saving care @WSUvetmed. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03...

🐴🎓 Trenna Pannier is just weeks from beginning her veterinary career and, thanks to surgery and round-the-clock care at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Shirley, her once gravely ill horse, is going with her. Read Shirley's story: news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03...

Tonight, six distinguished alumni from #WSUVetMed were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the veterinary profession at the college's Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. Congratulations to all of those who received some of the college's highest honors. vetmed.wsu.edu/celebrating-...

In June 1933, Dr. Catherine Roberts made history as the first woman to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from #WSU. #WSUVetMed #GoCougs #WomensHistoryMonth Read Dr. Roberts' story: news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03...

The new Barbet Family African Graduate Student Travel Fund aims to enhance training opportunities for African graduate students at #WSUVetMed. The endowment is one of the many legacies Dr. Anthony “Tony” Barbet leaves behind that show his commitment to infectious disease research.

Jack Tripper is what the staff at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital affectionately call a “frequent flyer.” Whether it’s his persistent sinus infection or a random ailment, the 7-year-old royal palm turkey is a familiar face in the exotics ward. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/02...

🥽🧠 This week fifth graders from Pullman ventured to the WSU campus to take part in and judge interactive, hands-on science experiments developed by WSU neuroscience seniors. The event — Kids Judge — has become a college tradition and a student favorite. #Neuroscience #WSUVetMed #WSU #GoCougs

When Brenda Adams noticed her Doberman, Calvin, limping, she assumed he had something in his paw, but the limp was a sign of something far more serious — osteosarcoma, a deadly and aggressive bone cancer. Read how a rare surgery at #WSUVetMed added years to his life: news.wsu.edu/news/2025/03...

Congratulations to each of the graduate students who participated in this afternoon’s #WSUVetMed Three-Minute Thesis competition. This year, Charles Ugwu was voted first place, Bayley McDonald received second, and Brayden Young received third. #3MT #WSU #GoCougs

A puppy rescued from a house fire last week is back with its family and expected to make a full recovery after days fighting to live on a ventilator at @wsuvetmed.bsky.social's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/02... #WSU #GoCougs

Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invested more than $49 million in research and related activities during fiscal year 2024, placing it among the nation’s top veterinary colleges. #WSUVetMEd #WSU #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2025/02...

A foal born with a severe facial deformity, known as "wry nose," has been given a chance at a normal life thanks to a successful specialty surgery performed by veterinarians at #WSU. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/02...

Researchers in the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine are using precision medicine to uncover hidden genetic mutations in pets, helping veterinarians predict, diagnose, and prevent deadly conditions before they strike. #PrecisionMedicine #WSUVetMed #WSU news.wsu.edu/news/2025/02...

🐴 The 12th annual #WSUVetMed Horse Course brought horse owners and horse enthusiasts to campus this weekend. The one-day short course offered lectures around horse health and demonstrations on ultrasound and fracture stabilization and bandaging. #Equine #HorseHealth #WSU #GoCougs

Few scientists can claim to have literally written the book on their field, but Dr. William “Bill” C. Davis, director of the #WSU Monoclonal Antibody Center, has done just that—transforming veterinary immunology along the way. #WSUVetMed #GoCougs foundation.wsu.edu/2025/02/03/d...

In case you missed it: #WSUVetMed was featured last night on PBS! Hear about WSU’s DVM program from a variety of faculty and veterinary students Maddy Boehland and Samantha Amey-Gonzalez. #VeterinaryMedicine #WSU #GoCougs Watch the full episode: www.pbs.org/video/3-janu...

New #WSU research shows wandering salamanders can rapidly fill, trap and drain the blood in their toe tips to navigate redwood canopies with precision. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #animals

Thorton, the “laziest dog,” spent his holidays cuddled on the couch with his owners, Savannah and Dillon Tiedeman-Mueller. The couple cherishes every moment with him after an upset stomach became a life-threatening condition, requiring intensive care at #WSUVetMed. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/01...

A #WSUVetMed study in northern Tanzania has shown simple and affordable surveillance methods for investigating miscarriages, or spontaneous abortions, in livestock could help to limit the spread of diseases that threaten both animal and human health. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/01...