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What animal owners should know about using prescription and over-the-counter medications intended for humans on pets

Two gowned surgeons in hold surgical instruments in over a patient on an operating table.

Whether repairing broken bones, removing tumors, or healing athletic injuries, a combination of ingenuity and collaboration is vital for this Veterinary Medical Center team

Cailey Ives smiles in a portrait with a light gray background

For her leadership in the study of feline health, Ives has been recognized as the school’s selection for the 2026-2027 FelineVMA Outstanding Senior Award. 

A hand holding an eyedropper of CBD serum hovers above a tan goldendoodle seated on the floor.

Is CBD a therapeutic wonder or a danger? A pet poison expert says it’s somewhere in between.

Casey, a black shorthair cat, lays on carpet in a home.

A fractured pelvis put the life of a cat in question, but help from veterinary surgeons, a rescue foster home and a donor-funded grant gave her and her kittens a second chance.

Finn the Devon Rex cat sits near a table leg.

Finn the cat was no stranger to health issues—especially with his eyes—but then a rare diagnosis required an even more obscure surgery to save his sight and quality of life

Lauren Bernstein stands in an exam room

Faculty member Lauren Bernstein honored with University-level award, spotlighting transformative work of CVM’s Community Medicine Initiative

Zeke the cat peeks out from a cardboard box.

When a cat named Zeke needed a brain tumor removed, specialists at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine were uniquely equipped to help.