Small Animal

Makenna the kitten suffered severe burns but made a full recovery thanks to UC Davis' Access To Care Program.

A new study shows how domestic cats send signals to each other using odors derived from families of bacteria living in their anal glands.

Whether surfing on the way to collecting specimens of arthritic sea lion jaws or being inducted into a professional society normally reserved for physicians, the veterinarian Dr. Boaz Arzi approaches his career and life with equal parts passion and creativity.

Faculty and residents from the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service received several awards and certificates at the Veterinary Dental Forum.

Jack, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier/Chihuahua mix, was enjoying his family’s rural property in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains when he was bitten on the face by a rattlesnake. Thankfully, owner Andrea Colbert witnessed the attack and took immediate action.

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65% chance of dying from cancer.

Two oncology residents won research awards at the 2023 Veterinary Cancer Society annual conference, held recently in Reno.

Sadie, a 10-year-old black Labrador retriever, developed Addison's disease after eating a death cap mushroom.

Mija, a 2-year-old Australian cattle dog mix, survived antifreeze poisoning by receiving life-saving hemodialysis treatments.

Whitney, a 3-year-old Yorkshire terrier/poodle mix, drowned in her owners' swimming pool, but was revived with CPR.