Hospital Works Tirelessly to Save Burned Animals
|
|
The UC Davis veterinary hospital has been treating dozens of animals from the Camp Fire, including cats, horses, goats, pigs and many more. Veterinarians and students with the Veterinary Emergency Response Team worked in the field performing search and rescue missions, while hospital personnel cared for animals at evacuation centers and on campus.
|
|
 |
Oral Surgeons Named Founding Fellows
Two UC Davis oral surgeons are now Founding Fellows of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). Drs. Frank Verstraete and Boaz Arzi, of the UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service (DOSS), were recognized at the 2018 Veterinary Dental Forum that was recently held in Phoenix, Arizona. This recognition was given by the AVDC to only 14 individuals worldwide.
|
|
|
|
PET Imaging at UC Davis Continues Success
Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning technology has now been in place at the UC Davis veterinary hospital for two years. In 2016, UC Davis became the first veterinary hospital in the world to implement an equine PET scanner, and has since added a small animal scanner in 2018. The program has enjoyed a successful second year with many exciting developments.
|
|
|
|
|
Large Animal Clinic Responds to Fire Near Campus
Members of the school’s Large Animal Clinic, Center for Equine Health, and the Veterinary Emergency Response Team combined efforts to quickly respond to a fire bordering campus where more than a dozen horses were in danger. The team evaluated horses that had been turned out into a corral at the boarding facility. None suffered injuries in the fire.
|
|
|
|
Saving Ronnie the Mini Horse
Ronnie is a miniature horse born with Locking Stifle Syndrome, a defect that makes it difficult to walk. He was scheduled for euthanasia until Sunrise Horse Rescue stepped in and brought him to the UC Davis veterinary hospital, where board-certified equine surgeon Dr. Isabelle Kilcoyne performed a medial patellar ligament desmotomy to correct the disorder.
|
|
|
|
|
Snow Leopard Cub Receives Rare Eyelid Surgery
Coconut, the snow leopard cub born at the Sacramento Zoo earlier this year, recently underwent a rare eyelid surgery. UC Davis veterinary specialists and the Sacramento Zoo veterinary team collaborated to correct a congenital eyelid defect known as colombas. This ocular deformity is sometimes documented in snow leopards under human care. Coconut was also born with other birth defects that impact his mobility.
|
|
|
|
UC Davis Veterinarians Honored for Saving K-9 Officer’s Life
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office recently visited the UC Davis veterinary hospital to honor the surgeons and caretakers who saved the life of K-9 Officer Haakon, who was treated for a ruptured bladder. The sheriff also made a contribution to the school’s Faithful Partner Fund to treat wounded service animals.
|
|
|
|
|
Dr. Boaz Arzi Named Co-Director of Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures
Dr. Boaz Arzi, DAVDC, DEVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS, was recently named co-director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC). He joins VIRC Director Dr. Dori Borjesson in leading this innovative program.
Dr. Arzi is an associate professor with the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service and has been an active member of VIRC since its inception – serving as the director of clinical studies and as a member of the education committee. He also serves as a board member of the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association.
Dr. Arzi focuses his clinical and research expertise on oral maxillofacial disorders and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. He is a co-PI on the long-standing and highly successful program utilizing adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells to treat feline gingivostomatitus. Dr. Arzi also serves as a co-PI on the use of rhBMP-2 for mandibular reconstruction.
Dr. Arzi collaborates with the biomedical engineering group at UC Davis for the development of biological solutions to temporomandibular joint disorders in humans. Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.
In his new role as co-director, Dr. Arzi will work with school leadership on new ideas for communication, outreach, donor development and program growth.
|
|
|
|
Orthopedic Surgeon Lectures at FDA
Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, DACVS, DACVSMR, chief of the Orthopedic Surgery Service, recently spent a day at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Washington, D.C. to lecture and discuss 3D printing in veterinary medicine. The internal seminar was entitled “3D Printing of Medical Products: From Pets to Pills” and was attended in person or online by 140 individuals. The day included a tour of FDA’s 3D printing lab and a discussion of their internal 3D printing research. This visit was well aligned with UC Davis’ efforts to expand and coordinate medical 3D printing within the UC system and particularly at UC Davis.
While 3D printing has enormous transformative power in veterinary medicine and human medicine, it requires novel and enhanced coordination between clinicians, experts in medical imaging, and engineers who capture and manipulate images using software, who design implants, and who control the quality of the implants.
Veterinary medicine is leading the way in 3D printing for orthopedic applications because of the ability to rapidly translate engineering innovation for the benefits of patients with complex problems. The process includes stringent quality control and the objective assessment of clinical outcomes. We are looking forward to continued growth of medical 3D printing with its unique benefits for our patients.
|
|
|
|
UC Davis Represented at AAEP Convention
|
|
Equine veterinarians learned about the “Madigan Foal Squeeze Technique”—a life-saving procedure to immediately treat Maladjustment Syndrome in newborn foals—in the presentation UC Davis Distinguished Professor John Madigan gave at the 64th Annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention & Trade Show, held this past week in San Francisco. Dr. Madigan was one of 13 UC Davis faculty members, residents, and researchers who presented at the convention.
|
|
University of California Adds Pet Insurance Benefit
|
|
University of California (UC) faculty, staff, and retirees can now add their four-legged family members to their insurance. Pet insurance is being offered through Nationwide with preferred pricing for two plan options — coverage for accidents and illness, or more comprehensive coverage that also includes preventive care and wellness services. Plans are available for most house pets – dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, even exotic pets such as reptiles. Animals categorized as livestock (including horses) are ineligible.
|
|
|
Dog Adapts to Tongue Amputation after Accident with Toy
Arai, a 5-year-old female pit bull terrier, loves to chew on balls. Her owners describe her as a “100 percent ball dog.” So when she had a ball in her mouth for a few hours, they didn’t think much was out of the ordinary. When Arai wouldn’t drop the ball when it was time to eat, however, they knew something was wrong.
|
|
|
|
UC Davis Veterinarians Remove Softball-Sized Tumor from Fish
Madonna, a 6-year-old suspected female koi fish, lives a peaceful life with more than 20 other fish in an outdoor pond in Northern California. Her owners have been keeping koi for more than 25 years and enjoy the hobby tremendously. When Madonna’s abdomen recently became distended, she was examined by the UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Aquatic Animal Health Unit of the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery Service.
|
|
|
|
|
UC Davis Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons Regrow Dog’s Leg Bone
A UC Davis veterinary patient is being described as a miracle by her owner. When Ethel, a 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier, was rescued by MaryAnn Lawson, the rambunctious pup was in a cast for a broken leg. Unfortunately, two previous surgeries failed to properly heal her broken right ulna and radius (equivalent to both bones in a human’s forearm). Lawson forged on and consulted with other veterinary orthopedic surgeons, all of whom recommended amputating the leg.
|
|
|
|
UC Davis Equine Surgeons Repair Quarter Horse’s Broken Leg
Holly, a 23-year-old American quarter horse gelding, was found in his paddock lame on the right front forelimb with a wound over his elbow. The UC Davis veterinary hospital’s Equine Field Service was quickly dispatched to the ranch, and radiographs taken there revealed a fracture of the right olecranon – the curved top of the ulna in the elbow joint.
|
|
|
|
…that veterinary students
Bryan Welly and Sydney Westbrook both received 2018 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Foundation-Zoetis Scholarships? Bryan also won a Bovine Veterinary Student Recognition Award at the 51st Annual AABP Conference.
|
|
…that
Anna Grimes, a registered veterinary technician in the Cardiology Service at our satellite facility in San Diego, UCVMC-SD, recently achieved Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) status in Cardiology? With this accomplishment, Anna currently is the only VTS technician practicing in California. To reach this accomplishment, Anna had to have a minimum of three years of experience in cardiology, master an extensive list of skills related to the specialty, and provide a case log with in-depth case evaluations. After review and acceptance of this credentialing hurdle, she passed the rigorous VTS Cardiology board exam. Congratulations, Anna, on this impressive and milestone accomplishment!
|
|
…that construction continues inside the VMTH as part of the
Veterinary Medical Center project? Two new examination rooms have opened in the space previously occupied by the Surgery Observation Room.
|
|
…that
Dr. Ray Wack won the 2018 Clinical Faculty Excellence Award? Dr. Wack, chief of the Zoological Medicine Service, was honored for his passion for teaching, leadership skills, and dedication to providing outstanding care to the animals at the Sacramento Zoo and other wildlife/zoological facilities. He reinvigorated the Zoological Medicine Program at the school, making it a favorite rotation among the students – often with a long waiting list. An important component of this success is Dr. Wack’s vision to create a curriculum that not only provides the fundamental skills required by graduates to be successful in general veterinary careers, but also to inspire young professionals to consider entering zoological, wildlife or conservation medicine.
|
|
…that
Sasha Hickman-Beoshanz of the Transfusion Medicine Service recently lectured to a group of Davis High School students? Sasha’s presentation was made to the high school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) club and highlighted the roles of veterinary technicians at the hospital. The FFA is a vocational organization and has a variety of classes including Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, and Agricultural Biology. By showcasing the diverse amount of duties technicians perform at the hospital, the students were enlightened to the variety of career options available in veterinary medicine.
|
|
…that veterinary student
Sarah Freeman received the 2018 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Oakwood Foundation Scholarship? She also won the Winner's Circle Scholarship at the 64th Annual AAEP Convention.
|
|
Thanks & Praise from Grateful Clients
|
|
Dear UC Davis veterinary hospital,
|
|
I am writing to recognize the absolutely outstanding care my pet received from the UC Davis veterinary hospital under the care of Dr. Rebecca Hersh-Boyle.
I am a Davis resident and had my yellow Labrador retriever, Roma, seen for a broken elbow and treatment of an infection that spread to his bone. It was recommended to amputate the leg as a best option for quality of life with the shattered elbow.
The care has been outstanding, as was the care from the front desk to the surgery preparation and discharge. I receive emails from Dr. Hersh-Boyle about questions and follow-up from the staff about medications.
I am so fortunate to have received such care and it was important for me to let you know personally that the professionalism, compassion, and quality of care is just stellar and world-class. Dr. Hersh-Boyle is providing outstanding care with clinical expertise, compassion, execution, and consistent accurate communication through this entire process.
Thank you to the UC Davis team for the leadership that is guiding the talent and for the outstanding processes in place ensuring the absolute best care from admission to discharge and subsequent follow-up.
Regards,
Catherine S., Davis, California
|
|
Drs. Bill Culp and Eric Johnson are recruiting dogs with lung tumors for a new clinical trial. The trial aims to assess the use of different dye injection devices and the distribution of dye within a lung tumor after injection.
|
|
Upcoming Veterinary Continuing Education Events:
- February 9-10: Winter Conference, UC Davis
- February 16: 33rd Annual Charles Heumphreus Memorial Lecture, UC Davis
- March 9-10: Wildlife and Exotic Animal Symposium, UC Davis
- April 6: Regenerative Medicine Symposium
- April 27: Feline Symposium
|
|
Help Advance Veterinary Care
|
|
|
|
With a simple
online donation, you could make a difference for a hospitalized animal in need by supporting the hospital’s Compassionate Care Funds.
|
|
Vet Med Apparel Available
|
|
Looking for UC Davis Vet Med swag? Dozens of items are
available online through the UC Davis bookstore.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
