Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital

01/06/2025

When a situation arises in which the university determines that immediate action is required, a campus-wide VT Alert is issued. VT Alerts allow students, faculty, and staff who subscribe to the system to receive urgent notifications by a phone message, text message, and/or desktop alert.

12/12/2024

The holidays can be hectic! Here's some handy advice from Community Practice clinician Dr. Mark Freeman about how to keep things calm and easy when guests are expected.

Houseguests might bring you holiday cheer, but pets may need help adjusting to changes in routine.

12/02/2024

🎵 It's the howliday season! 🎵

A purrfect time to present our twelve holiday tips to help make sure an emergency visit isn't part of the festive fun.

There are several hazards that can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits.

11/19/2024

Is your pet extra thirsty lately? November is Pet Diabetes Month, and it's the perfect time to learn about the signs and symptoms of this serious condition. Early detection is key! Read more in our latest article 🔽

National Pet Diabetes Month offers chance to learn more about how your pet may suffer from a malady also common in humans.

10/28/2024

Halloween is just around the corner! While it's a fun time for humans, it can sometimes be too spooky for our pets. Check out our tips on keeping your pets safe and happy this Halloween. 🎃👻

As Halloween approaches and you start decorating your home with jack-o'-lanterns and spooky decorations, it's important to consider how this festive season might affect our furry friends.

10/24/2024

Shoutout to our whole pharmacy team! Did you know they fill over 500 prescriptions per week? 🫨

A dedicated team works tirelessly to customize medications for every creature that comes through the doors of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

10/22/2024

Veterinary Hospitals Have Social Workers?

Yep! They help pet owners cope with tough situations like pet loss, difficult treatment decisions, and caregiver burnout. Learn how our veterinary social worker, Augusta, supports both people AND their pets.

Pet owners and veterinary professionals make difficult decisions and struggle with grief and fatigue. That's where a veterinary social worker can help.

09/24/2024

Harper the miniature donkey learned the hard way that towels don't fit through donkey bowels! Thankfully, our team at the Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital was able to help.

09/12/2024

Miryam faced a rare spinal condition, but with the help of Dr. Shinn and our Neurology team, she's back to running and playing like the wind in the woods. 🌲💨🍃🐕

Sharon Harrell noticed something off about her puppy's gait, but after Veterinary Teaching Hospital care, Miryam is now participating in dog sports.

09/10/2024

Puddle jumping? Make sure your pup is protected against leptospirosis! Here are some things to know from our Community Practice. 🐕

Leptospirosis, known colloquially as "lepto," lives in wet environments and can be spread through the urine of infected animals.

08/13/2024

Summer fun in the water can leave your pet's coat a bit worse for wear. Dr. Songster from our Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital has some tips to keep your pet's fur looking and feeling its best all season long!

Get even more pet coat health tips here: news.vt.edu/articles/2024/08/vetmed-coat-health

08/09/2024

A 5-pound toy poodle facing complications before giving birth? It was a challenge, but not one our team at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital couldn't handle! 🎉 Senna is now a happy, healthy mom of four adorable puppies.

07/25/2024

07/02/2024

Fireworks, travel, and disrupted routines – summer can be stressful for our pets. 🎆🐶🐱 Help them stay calm and comfortable during this busy season with these tips from our faculty.

Stress can cause unwanted behaviors and can lead to injury, illness, and aggression in cats and dogs. As a pet owner, it’s important to be aware of and address your pet’s stress so your pet can be happy and healthy.

06/26/2024

Congratulations, Dr. LeRoith! 👏 We can't wait for you to expand your leadership and our hospital!

LeRoith replaces retiring director Terry Swecker, once her faculty advisor when she was a student at the veterinary college.

06/21/2024

If you're planning a trip with your pet, you're probably wondering what you need to do to make sure they have a safe and comfortable flight.

Our very own Clinical Associate Professor Dr. Mark Freeman has lent his expertise to an insightful article all about pet air travel!

Read our comprehensive guide about how to comfortably fly with your pet.

06/13/2024

Pets age much faster than humans. 🐱🐶 That means a lot can change in a short time! Keep your furry friend healthy and happy with regular wellness exams, vaccinations, and dental care. Catching health problems early is key to a long, happy life together.

Regular wellness visits, vaccinations, dental care, and other routine appointments can catch health issues earlier and make them less expensive to treat.

05/23/2024

🐶 Is your pet scratching more than usual? 🤔 It might be more than just dry skin. Spring allergies can affect our furry companions too!

Spring is in full swing, which means pollen and other allergens are wreaking havoc on the 50 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies. But humans aren’t the only species that suffer due to allergens — other animals, including our pets, can have allergies, too.