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Veterinary students gain valuable communication skills as helpline call takers

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What do cats and astronauts have in common? They’re both at risk for getting kidney stones.

Cat in Christmas tree
Issue: Fall 2020

The holidays traditionally create a flurry of activity in stores and in homes as people prepare to celebrate with family and friends. As much cheer as new toys, baked goods, and decorations bring to the season, they also can pose a danger to pets if consumed. 

Frank, a French bulldog, sits on an exam table.

A day with the Emergency and Critical Care service in the Lewis Small Animal Hospital at the Veterinary Medical Center
 

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Outreach at the College of Veterinary Medicine is driven by students and focused on community.

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Funding from the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program helps support crucial viewpoints in veterinary medicine.

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A new CVM team aims to mitigate antimicrobial resistance through a previously underexplored avenue — domesticated dogs, cats, and horses

Isabelle

Isabel was 12.5 years old when she started showing symptoms of acute blindness. Her owner took her to the Emergency and Critical Care Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Center.