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UC Davis Veterinarians Lead a Long Journey Back to Health for Hemophilic Dog

by Rob Warren
December 19, 2024

Small Animal

“Case of the Month” – December 2024

Otis, a 6-year-old pug, has not had the easiest road in life, but thanks to a devoted owner and a dedicated care team, his future seems brighter. Otis was rescued as a very young puppy by Jennifer Newman, an experienced pug owner.

Regnar, a 4-year-old German shepherd belonging to UC Davis veterinarians Drs. Boaz Arzi and Natalia Vapniarsky Arzi, was able to donate blood at the UC Davis veterinary hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heroes During Pandemic Come in All Shapes and Sizes…and Species

by Rob Warren
May 03, 2020

Small Animal

As a result of COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home and physical distancing orders, veterinary blood banks worldwide—including the UC Davis veterinary blood bank—are encountering shortages in blood supplies. In order to keep the hospital a safe environment, the blood bank is currently unable to enroll any new donors from the community. This has created a shortage of canine blood products (plasma, red blood cells, platelets) at the hospital.