School of Veterinary Medicine

Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease

Dog days of summer: a study out of the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Medicine has found a correlation between canine health and birth season.

Stem cell signaling drives mammary gland development and, possibly, breast cancer

A connection between mammary stem cells and macrophages, a type of immune cell, is crucial for mammary gland development, and may also figure into the biology of breast cancer.

Veterinary experts work to stay ahead of equine doping

As in human sports, unscrupulous practices occasionally make their way into horse racing. Researchers and veterinarians at the School of Veterinary Medicine are keeping an eye on illicit drug use, evaluating samples, and designing tests to maintain the integrity of the sport and keep the competitors safe.

Innovative vaccine offers canine cancer patients a shot at a longer, happier life

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer to affect dogs. It is a painful and aggressive disease. Affecting more than 10,000 dogs annually, predominantly larger breeds, it kills more than 85 percent within two years.

How working dogs are sniffing out cancer

A Center for Public Health Initiatives seminar showcased the collaborative research at Penn and the Monell Chemical Senses Center that is working to detect early stage ovarian cancer.

New telemedicine app connects veterinarians and pet owners with behavioral expertise

A new telemedicine web-based app aims to expand access to expert advice on how to manage their pets’ behavior.

Three years on: A look at the Penn Wharton China Center

The impact of the Beijing-based center and research fund has been far-reaching on campus and in China.

Zombie deer scare human and animal health officials

Chronic wasting disease is on the rise, increasing the number of “zombie deer” in the wild, and has animal pathologists on alert.

Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand visits Penn, with scientific partnerships in mind

The princess met with President Amy Gutmann and leaders of Penn’s health schools on Thursday, April 5, to discuss future collaboration aimed at advancing health and science.

The latest on preventing and treating 'strep throat' in horses

Just as strep throat can run rampant in elementary schools, strangles, the “strep throat” of horses, caused by a different Streptococcus bacterium, Streptococcus equi sp equi, is highly contagious.

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