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Aug 6, 2024Dr. Brigitte Brisson has teamed up with the SickKids Research Institute to explore a non-invasive treatment for canine bone cancer that may also benefit children.
Dr. Tony Mutsaer’s new melanoma treatment strategy could lead to better cancer outcomes for dogs diagnosed with canine melanoma.
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Jul 8, 2024Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) researcher and professor Dr. Sonja Fonfara has been recognized with an appointment as Research Chair in Feline Health at the University of Guelph. As the inaugural chairholder, Fonfara will play a leadership role in enhancing feline research and medicine to improve the health and well-being of cats.
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Jun 21, 2024We 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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Jun 21, 2024When a beloved pet faces a medical crisis, nothing matters more than bringing them back to health. Every day, the Companion Animal Hospital at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) treats pets requiring complex, emergency and advanced health care - and the need for these services is growing.
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May 1, 2024The CHPP team delivers compassionate veterinary care and powerful learning experiences during a week-long clinical rotation at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation.
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Feb 28, 2024The 2024 OTS Dog Jog will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the University of Guelph Arboretum. Join us for this family friendly event in support of OVC Pet Trust!
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Nov 24, 2023During Pet Cancer Awareness Month, we honour Murphy, a dog whose incredible journey with cancer brought him from Buffalo, New York to the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph.
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Oct 19, 2023Research shows that a cat or dog that maintains its ideal body weight is less likely to experience chronic ailments such as diabetes, joint or mobility issues and may have a longer lifespan compared to pets with obesity. Yet, according to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, between 50 and 60 percent of pets in Canada are currently overweight or obese.
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Aug 25, 2023Bennett is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois and German Sheppard mix. His calm, independent and gentle personality is what drew Kristen Logan to adopt him as a ten-week-old puppy – and they have been inseparable ever since.