Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

01/14/2026

Big news from the ER 🚨🐾

We’re officially recertified as a VetCOT Trauma Center!

That means for over a decade, we’ve met some of the highest standards in veterinary trauma care, and we’re the only hospital in the region with this designation. We've got what trauma patients need when seconds matter:

✔️ 24/7 emergency resources
✔️ On-call surgeons and specialists
✔️ A fully stocked blood bank
✔️ Advanced diagnostics, including CT and more

We’re proud to stand alongside leading institutions across the globe with this designation.

01/09/2026

🧠🐾 New Guidelines to Help Our Senior Dogs Thrive

New guidelines are here to help veterinarians more consistently diagnose and monitor canine cognitive decline. Two of our researchers, Dr. Stephanie McGrath and Dr. Julie Moreno, were proud co-authors on this work, contributing to a shared framework that advances care for senior dogs.

If you’re noticing changes in your dog’s behavior, talk with your veterinarian about cognitive health and what support options may be available. 🐶❤️

The guidelines define the condition, offer practical diagnostic criteria and are meant to aid both clinicians and researchers in helping senior dogs with cognitive issues.

01/07/2026

After spending nearly three weeks in our critical care unit for pyothorax, Elsie was finally able to go home and celebrate the holidays with her loved ones. Seeing our critical patients get to their discharge is always a heartwarming moment for us.

12/31/2025

We're ready for 2026 💪

12/26/2025

One thing we're really looking forward to in 2026: a new radiation therapy machine.

👋 We’re saying goodbye to our machine and getting ready to welcome an upgrade that brings more precise treatment, shorter anesthesia times, and greater comfort for patients. While radiation therapy will be temporarily unavailable during the transition, we’re excited to roll out these improvements later this spring.

In the meantime, we’ll continue offering medical and surgical oncology, consults, clinical trials, diagnostic imaging, and follow-up care as usual.

12/24/2025

Some hearts grow three sizes. Some hearts need mending. We’re here for both. 💗
And sometimes, the holiday spirit shows up as Grinch feet on floofy paws.

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday! 💚

12/24/2025

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear 🗣️🎄

Huge thanks to our dermatology team for filling the hospital with holiday cheer!

12/22/2025

Holiday reminder: don’t be like this dog.

We get it. Holiday food is tempting. This is what “just one more bite” looks like on radiographs. Food bloat isn't as fun as it sounds. Watch your holiday buffet and keep it out of reach.

12/21/2025

📣 Big news in osteosarcoma research!

Dr. Dan Regan and the CSU Animal Cancer Center are teaming up with the University of Colorado Cancer Center to tackle bone cancer from spreading to the lungs.

By studying lung fibroblasts, the cells that help osteosarcoma grow, they are exploring ways to stop them and hope their work could one day even reverse lung metastasis.

If you want to dig into the science behind it, read more: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-center/new-method-stopping-osteosarcoma-from-spreading-to-the-lungs

12/18/2025

The CSU Annual Conference schedule is live! 📆

Join us March 7–8, 2026 for our annual continuing education conference. Veterinary professionals will hear the latest on clinical trials, emerging research, and practical approaches to everyday challenges in practice.

With four learning tracks—small animal, equine, and livestock—attendees can earn up to 12 hours of RACE-approved CE per track.

Check out the schedule and register before early-bird pricing ends.

CSU Annual Conference for Veterinarians All in for Animal Health Hear from renowned faculty experts in the CSU Veterinary Health System as they deliver the latest in veterinary medicine. Learn about our groundbreaking clinical trials and latest research as well as cutting-edge new information and ti...

12/18/2025

Look at this distinguished gentleman, here to spread the good word about clinical trials and cats with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) 😻✨

Milo came to us after his veterinarian at Sunshine Animal Hospital in Superior, CO, noticed he was unusually pale and anemic. Bloodwork confirmed IMHA, a serious condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own red blood cells.

Our team got him back on track with a life-saving blood transfusion through our Blood Bank, along with intensive supportive care. Milo also enrolled in our Feline IMHA Clinical Trial, which is currently open to new participants and is exploring two different treatment protocols using prednisolone and Atopica to find out what works best for cats with IMHA.

Milo is one of many patients helping shape the future of veterinary medicine through clinical trials. Because of animals like him—and the people who love them—we’re advancing care in real time.

12/14/2025

Happy National Horse Day! 🐴 We asked our equine team what they love most about their patients, and their answers capture why horses keep us laughing, learning, and showing up every day.