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Sep 17, 2025New issue of Best Friends Magazine
Hot off the press: the new fall / winter issue of Best Friends Magazine is now available to read and share.
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Aug 5, 2025Exploring the Field of Veterinary Forensic Science
On the Forefront of Veterinary Medicine: A new, immersive clinical rotation at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) gives students intensive case-based learning in the discipline of Veterinary Forensic Science.
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Jun 12, 2025U of G Awards Honorary Doctorate to Longtime Volunteer Fundraiser and Humanitarian – Roland Browning Watt
The University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) were proud to award Roland (Roly) Browning Watt, K.C., a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, during OVC’s Summer Convocation Ceremony on June 9, 2025. The honour recognized nearly five decades of volunteer leadership in fundraising at OVC, and myriad other places.
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Apr 25, 2025Class Expansion Spurs $44.5 Million Fundraising Campaign to Upgrade Veterinary Training Facilities to Enhance Graduate Readiness at U of G
The University of Guelph is strengthening veterinary care in northern Ontario through its recent partnership with Lakehead University, delivering the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (CDVMP).
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Feb 18, 2025U of G Research Paves the Way for More Accurate Cancer Prognosis in Dogs with Osteosarcoma
New OVC Pet Trust-funded research discovers microRNA elevated in dogs with osteosarcoma compared to healthy dogs; high expression levels were also associated with shorter survival times and a faster disease progression. Findings could pave the way for new diagnostic tool for early detection and prognosis prediction in cancer patients.
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Jan 8, 2025Winter 2025 Issue of Best Friends Now Available!
We are pleased to share the latest edition of Best Friends magazine, the pet magazine of the Ontario Veterinary College.
In this issue, learn about new and exciting developments at OVC that benefit pets and the people who love them. Find out how OVC Pet Trust supporters and donors are contributing to improved health and well-being for our beloved companion animals!
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Dec 19, 2024Why Grief Over Lost Pets Hits Harder During Holidays
Though the holidays can be the most refreshing part of the year, they can also bring unexpected grief for our companion animals, says Sarah Bernardi, a veterinary social worker at the University of Guelph.
“Holidays often bring up nostalgia and reflection, which can heighten awareness of loved ones, human or animal, who are no longer present,” says Bernardi. “It’s not uncommon to dread the ‘firsts’ – especially the first holidays without them.”
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Oct 8, 2024In Memory of Tipsy
"As veterinarians, we play such a big role with end-of-life discussions and euthanasia. We know how difficult this decision is to make, how hard it is to go through and how hard it is after it’s done. We are here to support clients during this process and hope you feel comfortable reaching out."
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Aug 21, 2024Veterinary Social Work: A Unique Service to Support Owners When Pets Get Sick
The human-animal bond is a cherished relationship. Pets are members of our families who enrich our lives with unconditional and unspoken love. Our compassion and care for them is endless.
The emotional and ethical challenges that arise when a beloved pet becomes sick can deeply impact pet owners and their families. Since 2020, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has offered a support service to clients that few animal hospitals have in place: Veterinary Social Work.
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Aug 19, 2024The Value of Clinical Trials: Toby’s Journey
By age 14, most dogs know a thing or two about veterinary visits. But few are as experienced as Toby, a 14-year-old Yorkshire terrier who has quickly become one of the most well-known patients at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Health Sciences Centre (HSC).