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The Small Animal Internal Medicine team at the Oregon State University Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital is recruiting cats with chronic kidney disease for a research study evaluating the potential benefit of f***l microbial transplantation to correct dysbiosis and reduce concentrations of gut-derived uremic toxins.

"Chronic kidney disease is common in older cats and unfortunately treatment options are limited," said Dr. Stacie Summers, principal investigator and assistant professor of small animal internal medicine. "Restoring health to the gut microbiome with f***l transplantation using f***s obtained from a healthy donor is a potential therapy in these cats that could help them feel better and slow the progression of their disease."

There is no cost to participate in the study, and we are looking to recruit 20 cats.

Patient criteria:
- Has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease.
- Has a blood creatinine concentration between 1.6-2.8 mg/dL.
- Does not have diabetes, hyperthyroidism or inflammatory bowel disease.

Participation involves:
-Collection of stool samples from the litterbox.
- Exam visits at the OSU Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Corvallis, Oregon.
- Monitoring blood tests over a three-month period.
- Cats receive single f***l e***a followed by oral capsules.
- Cats receive diagnostic testing to stage and monitor their disease including:
> Physical exam by a board-certified internist.
> Blood pressure measurement.
> Complete blood count and serum biochemistry panel.
> Urinalysis.
> Urine protein test.
> Urinary ultrasound.

If you think your cat qualifies, please email Dr. Stacie Summers (principal investigator) to find out more information: [email protected]

A final huge congratulations to the 70 new doctors from the Class of 2024!

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Dr. Nova Prince-Kelly, known as Dr. PK, took home the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award at our annual scholarships and awards ceremony. The honoree is chosen by the students.

Here's what just one had to say in nominating Dr. PK:
“Dr. PK is the most empathetic, patient, and kind professor I have ever met. She truly views us as colleagues and wants to see us succeed. I was scared to come to vet school, PK made us all feel welcomed, safe and SMART!”

Read the rest and a Q&A with Dr. PK at the link below.

Students choose Dr. PK, ’07 alumna, for top teaching award Dr. Nova Prince-Kelly receives the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award at the college's annual Awards and Scholarships Ceremony, held May 23rd. June 11, 2024 Every year, each member school of the American Veterinary Medical Association selects an educator to receive the Zoetis Distinguishe...

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Class of 2024!

Dr. Taylor-Anne Kim from Mililani, Hawaii will be beginning a small animal rotating internship at VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Clackamas, Oregon.

Dr. Victoria Ryan from Korosten, Ukraine will be working as a small animal veterinarian at an emergency and specialty center in Southern California.

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Dr. Samantha Castle from Lake Oswego, Oregon will be working as a small animal veterinarian at a clinic in Portland, Oregon. “My favorite memory from vet school was the field trips for the sheep and goat elective!”

Dr. Sarah Duke from Aliso Viejo, California will be a small animal rotating intern at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I will always remember my first hemilaminectomy with Dr. Warnock, Dr. Shigihara, Dr. Reyes, and Dr. Watanabe. We put the extruded disc material on my glove for good luck, and the next day our patient was walking! So satisfying :)”

Dr. Shelby Matsuoka from Sunnyvale, California will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a clinic in Eugene, Oregon. “Happy to include pocket pets and exotics too!”

Dr. Sarina Hopkins from Cottonwood, Arizona will be working as an associate small veterinarian in Fort Mohave, Arizona.

Dr. Sarah Robinson from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada will be working as a small animal veterinarian in Seattle, Washington. A favorite memory is: “Planning in advance our rotation at OHS with a group of friends! We had so much fun living and working together for 2 weeks and spending the evenings and weekend exploring Portland.”

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Dr. Nicole Gee from Chicago, Illinois will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in the Denver, Colorado area. Favorite memories are: “Meeting some of the most amazing friends, participating in the OHS rotation and passing the NAVLE.”

Dr. Nicole Sipple from Salem, Oregon will be working as a small animal rotating intern at North Carolina State University. A favorite memory is: “Getting my first hug of appreciation from an owner during 4th year clinics on Oncology rotation!”

Dr. Robin Hosking from Avondale, Arizona will be moving to Avondale to work as a small animal GP and volunteering in the hospital at Liberty Wildlife in Phoenix.

Dr. Payton Hunt from Los Angeles, California will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a clinic in Corvallis, Oregon. A favorite memory is: “Touching the beating heart of a puppy in PDA ligation surgery in Small Animal Surgery.”

Dr. Olivia Roth-Carter from Valley Center, California will be working as an associate small animal emergency veterinarian at a clinic in Portland, Oregon.

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Dr. Madison Cates from Eugene, Oregon will be working as a small animal general practitioner in Aumsville, Oregon. “I loved my time at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland getting to practice surgery and take care of shelter pets!”

Dr. Molly Calcagno from Gresham, Oregon will be working as a small animal associate veterinarian in the Portland metro area. A favorite memory is: “Having a lioness for a patient and working her up like you would any CKD cat!”

Dr. Morgan Vidkjer from Oregon City, Oregon will be working as a small animal and exotics veterinarian in Salem and Corvallis, Oregon.

Dr. Morgan Potton-Ioder from Stevensville, Montana will be working as an associate mixed animal veterinarian in a clinic in rural Montana. A favorite memory is: “Palpating cows!”

Dr. Morgan Gentzkow from Sanborn, North Dakota will be working as an associate mixed animal veterinarian at Western Slope Animal Hospital in Olathe, Colorado. A favorite memory is: “Going to Warm Springs to help castrate horses.”

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Dr. Madilyn Kriskovich from Hobson, Montana will be working as a mixed animal veterinarian in Oregon. A favorite memory is: “Learning how to castrate all of the wild animals in the field.”

Dr. Madison Janzen from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho will be doing a small animal rotating internship at Tufts University in Grafton, Massachusetts.

Dr. Mina Yamini from Stockbridge, Massachusetts will be a lab animal medicine resident at MIT, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Favorite memories are: “All of the late-night studying and laughing with friends over the silly phrases we would come up with to review material.”

Dr. McKenzie Stager from Superior, Montana will be working as a mixed animal associate veterinarian at Parkway Animal Hospital in Roseburg, Oregon. “I plan to pursue a residency in Theriogenology after gaining some experience in general and have a main interest in Conservation and Zoo reproduction. One of my favorite memories was spring term third year when the sun started coming out and we had all of our palpation electives. We got to be outside all morning, had fun with our classmates and instructors, ate food and enjoyed our time. Then when we got done, my friends and I would go eat lunch in the sun a the park and relax before going to special animal medicine in the afternoon. It was easily the least stressful term and was a nice way to bond with each other before we started rotations.”

Dr. Mariya “Masha” Axenoff from Orlando, Florida will be working as at a small animal emergency and exotics hospital in Eugene, Oregon. A favorite memory is: “Getting to laugh, learn, and enjoy some awesome food Fridays with all of my amazing classmates!”

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Dr. Kira Blackstad-Pimental Lawa’i, Kaua’i, Hawai’I is planning on staying in western Oregon and working as a mixed animal veterinarian. A favorite memory is “the Warm Springs castration trips that were orchestrated by Dr. Schoenhals where we got amazing hands-on experience and the chance to work with the range horses.”

Dr. Kristi Pedersen from Dallas, Oregon will be working as a mixed animal general practitioner in the Willamette Valley. A favorite memory is “the sense of accomplishment and community after completing my first solo surgery, and feeling the support of my peers and mentors is one of my favorite memories from vet school.”

Dr. Madi Turley from Westfield, Indiana will be working as an associate at a mixed animal practice in Colorado.

Dr. Maddie Barrett from Grand Rapids, Michigan will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian. “My favorite part of vet school was getting to know all of my classmates and making friends with island students on fourth-year rotations. It's amazing how well you get to know people when you spend 80 hours a week with them!”

Dr. Lane Beu from Broomfield, Colorado will be working as an associate mixed animal veterinarian at a hospital in Edgewood, New Mexico. A favorite memory is “Living very professional lives alongside everyone for 4 years, then going to vet prom and being exposed to all of our hidden wild sides 💃🏽.”

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Dr. Jordan Bateman from Boise, Idaho will be working as an associate mixed animal veterinarian at a clinic in Nampa, Idaho. A favorite memory is “the wild experiences of junior pony lab.”

Dr. Katie Juarez from Torrington, Wyoming has accepted an equine internship to associate position in Santa Rosa, California. A favorite memory “is manifesting a weekend of horse emergencies with Dr. Vanegas!”

Dr. Kelsey Ryan from Gresham, Oregon will be working as an associate veterinarian for a small animal hospital in Bend, Oregon. Favorite memories are “junior surgery lab, after school volleyball games, vet proms, study groups, all with talented classmates and colleagues, who are also great friends!”

Dr. Kayla Ashland from Corvallis, Oregon will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. "One of my funniest memories from vet school was from first year when the lecturing pathologist was finishing up our lecture over zoom and got distracted by a squirrel stealing the suet from his bird feeder. Zoom school was tough on everyone so little things like this really helped break up the day. Funny moments like this really helped break up the zoom lecture day.”

Katrina Coalwell from Eugene, Oregon will be working as a mixed animal associate veterinarian at a mobile practice in Philomath, Oregon. Favorite memories are “all the times I have been able to help and encourage future veterinarians while working as a CCVM Ambassador the past four years.”

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Photo 1: Dr. Diamond Nguyen from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will be completing a small animal and exotics internship in Vancouver, Canada. A favorite memory is “getting ‘I miss you’ Vocera messages from my best friend in vet school at random times throughout 4th year.”

Photo 2: Dr. Emily Eckart from Eugene, Oregon will be working as a mixed animal general practitioner with a focus in mobile practice. A favorite memory is “working on a kangaroo with the rural veterinary practice.”

Photo 3: Dr. Jessika Rosewitz from Montreal, Canada will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a clinic in Berkeley, California. Favorite memories are “endless coffee breaks with friends and walks with my dogs.”

Photo 4: Dr. Jenna Beilby from Salem, Oregon will be working in general practice at a clinic in the Willamette Valley. “Rural Veterinary Practice was my first clinical rotation. I loved getting to work outdoors! One time at the dairy, I got totally painted with cow manure -- arms, clothes, hair, face -- and it was truly one of the most fun days I've had in my entire time at OSU! I was learning how to do pregnancy checks on cattle, which was really neat.”

Photo 5: Dr. Gabriela Ibarra Zarate from Rancho Cucamonga, California will be working as a small animal veterinarian for Banfield in San Bernardino, California. “My favorite memory is the mental health support I received from my friends and faculty members throughout my fourth year, thank you all for caring.”

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Photo 1: Dr. Brynn FitzClemen from Eugene, Oregon will be working as a small animal veterinarian in Eugene, Oregon. My favorite memory from vet school was “being on the anesthesia team for a lioness and being literally crowned ‘e***a queen’ on small animal medicine.”

Photo 2: Dr. Courtney Craig from Phoenix, Arizona will be working at a surgical & ER internship at a small animal hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Photo 3: Dr. Delaney Eaton from Hillsboro, Oregon will be working as a GP small animal veterinarian in the pacific northwest and pursuing rehabilitation certifications. A favorite memory is “Dr. Spagnoli yelling at squirrels stealing his bird seed during an online learning lecture.”

Photo 4: Dr. Dawn Kulkarni from Olathe, Kansas will be starting a small animal rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Photo 5: Dr. Danielle Alexis Cacdac from Los Angeles, California will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a clinic in the Portland area. “There's so many memories that it's hard to choose one -- some include all the friendships made in the past 4 years, late night study and sushi nights, knocking out spay and neuter surgeries at Oregon Humane Society, catching piglets and pups during C-sections, doing my first pericaridal tap, seeing my anesthetic protocols in action, and having food Fridays (especially the themed potlucks on anesthesia, the takeout food Fridays on small animal surgery, and the barbeque on cardiology)!”

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Congrats, Melanie! We look forward to having you!

Congrats to 2024 HC graduate Melanie Meador 🎓🎉 Melanie earned an H.B.S in animal sciences with a minor in chemistry and completed her thesis, “Feeding spent h**p biomass does not negatively affect fertility in ram lambs” under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Kutzler, a professor of animal and rangeland sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences. After graduation, Melanie will be attending OSU's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

To see more HC grads, visit beav.es/p44.

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Class of 2024!
Clockwise Photo 1: Dr. Chad Cooper from Minden, Nevada will be working as an associate mixed animal veterinarian at a local clinic in Albany, Oregon.

Photo 2: Dr. Clarissa Crothall from Kelowna, BC, Canada will be working in a small animal, multi-hospital practice in Leavenworth, Washington.

Photo 3: Dr. Cara McKenzie Hettick-Ingram from Eugene Oregon will be working as an associate at a small animal emergency hospital in Springfield, Oregon. “My favorite memories include bonfires with Katie D. and Olivia F., and mountain biking with Annabelle G. (class of 2023).”

Photo 4: Dr. Brittney Graham from Hillsboro, Oregon will be working as an associate veterinarian who sees all exotic species. “I am so thankful for the support that I received from my classmates during vet school. My classmates helped me through this difficult program and wanted me to succeed more than the administrative staff at the school did.”

Photo 5: Dr. Connor Laliberte from San Tan Valley, Arizona will be working as an intern at an equine practice in Weatherford, Texas.

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Class of 2024!
Clockwise, Photo 1: Dr. Alexis Knight from Hubbard, Oregon will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in a clinic near Hubbard, Oregon. “My favorite memory was collecting my guinea pig's urine for clinical pathology lab by carrying her around in a colander and mixing bowl. This process was documented with images, and these images bring immense joy to every vet student and clinician that I show them to. Plus, we got to see cool guinea pig urine crystals!”

Photo 2: Dr. Allison Dooley from Brea, California will be working at a small animal general practice. My favorite memory was “getting to finally connect and work with more of my classmates during fourth year clinics.”

Photo 3: Dr. Becca Ruiz from Albuquerque, New Mexico will be working as an associate in a small animal emergency hospital in her hometown. “A fond memory of vet school that stands out in my mind right now is participating in farm calls during the sheep and goat elective. I will never forget the pure bliss of being surrounded by dozens of baby sheep. Not only are they incredibly perfect and adorable but also hilarious and fun to watch. Endless entertainment in a tiny, fluffy, screaming package.”

Photo 4: Dr. Ashley Jordan from Sacramento, California will be working as an associate small animal veterinarian in Sacramento, California.

Photo 5: Dr. Angela Tsz Yuet Liu from Shanghai, China will be working at Banfield Sacramento. A favorite memory is “When Diamond called me on Vocera to introduce me to Polo, my new poodle. I also loved walking to Dutch bros with Diamond and friends during small animal medicine rotation!”

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Our alumnus Dr. Ryan Scholz, DVM '11, MPH '16, Oregon Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian is giving the talk "Veterinary Public Health in Oregon: A veterinary perspective on the One Health Approach" tomorrow May 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the Hallie E. Ford Center Room 115 or on Zoom at beav.es/cnX. The talk is presented by College of Health - Oregon State University. We hope you'll join us!

Join us for "FURst Aid: Reproductive Care for Large Animals."
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30-6:30 pm (PDT) | Free and Open to All | Registration Required | Attend in-person or via Zoom webinar

Dr. William “Bill” Whitler and Dr. Olivia Stricklin will teach you problem-oriented preventative care tips to help your large animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, camelids and pigs) through all aspects of reproductive health as well as strategies to deal with common injuries and complications.

Dr. Whitler is a board certified theriogenologist (veterinary reproductive specialist) and an assistant professor at the college. Dr. Stricklin is a theriogenology resident and is also pursuing a graduate degree in comparative health sciences at the college.

Disclaimer: This presentation will cover animal reproductive health in detail, including anatomical descriptions.

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FURst Aid FURst Aid is a series of free events for animal lovers. You learn practical first aid skills from experts at the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine to help care for your furry friends in crisis.

Congrats to Dr. Tim Miller-Morgan, assistant professor of aquatic animal health, for his appointment as the new Associate Attending Veterinarian for Aquatics for Oregon State University!

Congratulations to our own wet vet, Dr. Tim Miller Morgan, who recently joined the OSU Division of Research and Innovation as the Associate Attending Veterinarian for Aquatics.

This new role is part of an effort to better coordinate animal care across the OSU Corvallis campus, Hatfield Marine Science Center, and OSU research stations. This realignment establishes Dr. Miller-Morgan and his Aquatic Animal Health team as an OSU-wide resource for researchers and will strengthen research compliance and promote animal welfare across the university.
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Drumroll please ... and without further ado, the winners of the 2024 OSU Pet Day Cat Photo Contest are:

Category - Most Creative
Rosie, owned by Joanna Haas & Kevin Ibarra from Concord, CA/ Eugene, OR
“Rosie is a 4 year old female tuxie. We got her from a rescue in CA in 2020. She is very outgoing and LOVES to go on walks/car rides. She has a little brother,Pumpkin Boy (also a tuxie). We rescued him from Eugene (Cat's Meow Rescue). We love them dearly. We have taken multiple professional photos with Rosie, but hope to have a family picture soon!” – Joanna and Kevin
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Category - Most Mischievous
Tempi, owned by Keatley Pihl from Chicago, IL.
“Tempi is a 5 year old male DSH who is the absolute sweetest creampuff of a boy! We say that he wouldn't hurt a fly, which is literally true because he once caught a fly, opened his mouth a full minute later, and the fly flew back out. That said, he is a curious little scamp who sometimes has to be reined in for his own good!” – Keatley

Category - Best Personality
Noodle, owned by Jeff Rhoads from Adair Village, OR.
“1.5 years, male, medium hair cat, he is the most loving cat I have ever met. However he will throw down with violence when it comes to his little brother.” – Jeff

Category - Favorite Adoptable Cat
Delicata from Safe Haven Humane Society in Tangent, OR.
“Delicata is an almost 2 year old girl who is a cat lover's cat. She has a big personality and loves to be involved in whatever is happening. She gets a lot of attention when we go out with her in her backpack or on her leash! This little girl is charming, active, playful, and makes us laugh every day.” – Safe Haven

Bring the whole family; we'll be here rain or shine for OSU Pet Day on Saturday! Details here: https://beav.es/cr8

(Pets are welcome to attend Pet Day. However, pets need to be attended, leashed or controlled by the owner at all times. Pets unfortunately cannot come into university buildings including Magruder Hall. Most of our activities and vendor booths are outside. Please plan accordingly when you are planning your visit to Pet Day.)

It's OSU Pet Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (5K Fun Run starts at 9) here at Magruder Hall and surrounding outside areas! https://ktvl.com/news/local/get-your-pets-star-wars-costumes-ready-osus-annual-pet-day-event-returns-may-4

We'll be here rain or shine, and we can't wait to have you!

(Pets are welcome to attend Pet Day. However, pets need to leashed, attended and controlled by the owner at all times. Pets unfortunately cannot come into university buildings including Magruder Hall. Most of our activities and vendor booths are outside. Please plan accordingly when you are planning your visit to Pet Day.)

Get your pets' 'Star Wars' costumes ready: OSU's annual Pet Day event returns May 4 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University’s Pet Day event returns this year on Saturday, May 4, and humans and animals alike are invited to don “Star Wars”-them

Look at that smile! Birdie would like to thank you all for your generosity in giving to the Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund (https://beav.es/i4N ). Thanks to you, we unlocked an additional $10K to support scholarships for students like Nick Greenberg (Birdie's human), class of 2027.

Thank you for your gifts to the Dr. Olive K. Britt Animal Care Fund (https://beav.es/iZk)! Your generosity has helped us unlock an additional $30K in challenge gifts for the fund!

"Trout was brought in to my work and diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that put him into heart failure at 8 weeks old. I knew I couldn’t see such a young dog be euthanized so I adopted him and took him to the teaching hospital at OSU for heart surgery. All of the staff and doctors were so kind and helpful, they offered to see if the animal care fund would help cover some of the costs because of the unusual situation and since he needed the surgery ASAP.

He underwent open heart surgery and the amazing doctors were able to ligate the PDA vessel. He recovered well and got to come home the next day! He has been the absolute best addition to our family, even though we weren’t expecting him. He is the happiest little guy and is always ready to go on any adventure! He loves to run, hike, hunt, and then is ready for cuddles at the end of the day. We have a one year old who is also absolutely in love with him, we now cannot imagine our life without him!

Thank you to all the doctors and support staff at OSU, along with the donors who contribute to the Dr. Olive K. Britt Animal Care Fund for saving our little Trout’s life! 💙" -- Emily Burton

And then there were four. Four more gifts to the Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund will unlock a $10K challenge gift! Help students like Sydney Bolaños, class of 2025, and her four best buds. Give now: https://beav.es/i4N

25 more gifts to our Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund will unlock a $10K challenge gift! Help support students like Alyssa Bramon (pictured here at our Street Fair table)!

Give now at link in bio or beav.es/i4N.

Unleash your generosity and help support veterinary student scholarships for folks like Enjhalika Esmena, class of 2027, and her buddy Macha! Give now at https://beav.es/i4N

It's Dam Proud Day! Rally to help animals like Polo receive medical treatment and care by making a gift now: https://beav.es/iZk.

“My husband and I adopted our first rescue dog, Polo, in July of 2023. In September, Polo broke his back,” said Hannah Ashton. “Having a fund to help cover emergency veterinary expenses means the world. Seeing Polo unable to walk was heartbreaking. Receiving help with the cost of his surgery helped make sure he can continue to have backyard zoomies, explore the Oregon Coast and play disc golf with his dad.”