UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

04/23/2025

Meet Dr. Debbie Reynolds (CVM '01).

04/23/2025

Age is just a number for 15-year-old rock star, Fenway! She is in complete remission from her Lymphoma. She enjoys life at her own pace with lots of yummy treats and loves the outdoors. Her oncology team was elated when she completed her chemotherapy protocol. WE LOVE YOU FENWAY!!!!!

Thanks, Dr. Kaitlyn Yokley at Lakeway Animal Hospital, for referring her. She always brightened up our day.

04/16/2025

Last week Dr. Ursini talked about diagnosing laminitis. This week—stopping the insult.

04/14/2025

An update on Seven at home

04/09/2025

Dr. Tena Ursini explains laminitis.

04/09/2025

Our Dr. Ursini—outstanding in her field!

04/05/2025

What a wonderful experience!

What a GREAT crew we had today to “vet” the Giddy Up and Run Ride & Tie and Pack B***o Race at East Fork Stables! 🧡

04/03/2025

What does Seven’s report card say?

04/02/2025

Stay safe.

(April 1, 2025 / 1 p.m. CDT): No foolin' here - we are tracking a severe weather and flooding threat for West and Middle Tennessee. As you can see from the graphic, several inches of rainfall *could* impact some communities through the weekend.

The initial storms are expected to begin Wednesday (4/2) afternoon to evening, with the main line moving into West Tennessee in the evening hours. A Moderate Risk (4/5) of severe weather is in place, generally west of the I-65 corridor, with severe wind, heavy rainfall, hail, and tornadoes all possible.

The storm system could stall, which may lead to flooding concerns for many. What can you do to prepare?

✅ Stay informed on changing conditions.

📳 Have multiple ways to receive alerts. Make sure your NOAA Weather Radio is on, tune in to local television and radio forecasts, and monitor emergency alerts.

➡️ Know your risk.
- Do you live near a flood-prone area? If so, what is your emergency and/or evacuation plan?
- Do you have a safe place to go in a severe weather event?

🚧 Be prepared for wet conditions on the road. Slow down! Do not drive through flooded roadways. Follow guidance from local officials.

Graphic: U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

04/02/2025

Baby Seven and Katie Van Slyke paying it forward!

04/01/2025

This handsome Gumbo lost 5.66 pounds in almost a year. That's more than 32% of his body weight! Overweight cats face a higher risk of developing serious health issues like diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and a potentially shortened lifespan. Our Veterinary Obesity Clinic worked with Gumbo's owner to help the kitty shed the weight. https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/vmc/smallanimalhospital/veterinary-obesity-center/obesity-faq/

04/01/2025

Now introducing P.A.W.S. for Thought, a groundbreaking new device from the UT College of Veterinary Medicine that gives pet owners a glimpse into the minds of their furry companions!

P.A.W.S. (Pet Analysis & Wave Synchronization) uses state-of-the-art neural scanning tech to translate pets’ thoughts into one-to-two English words. Watch as UTCVM Dean Paul Plummer and UTIA Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior VP Keith Carver test it out with Keith’s dog, Mo.

Whether your dog is dreaming of treats or your cat is plotting world domination, P.A.W.S. will help you understand their deepest thoughts like never before. Stay tuned to learn more about this exciting breakthrough in pet communication and get ready to learn what your pets really think! 🐾😉

03/29/2025

Want to learn about carrot stretching for horses? Make sure you do both sides.

03/28/2025

Isn’t this sunshine the goat(s)? Have a safe weekend and keep an eye on the weather.

03/28/2025

Happy Friday!

Friday Photo at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture 🍊 🏀

03/28/2025

03/27/2025

Here she is – Ms. Charlee. This cute and sassy gal completed her chemotherapy protocol earlier this year. Her dedicated & loving owners drove for 25 weeks from Kentucky to Knoxville to make sure she received all her treatments.
Charlee looks great in her UT survivor bandana next to her student, Sierra. Her oncology team is thrilled Charlee is in complete remission from her lymphoma.
A special shout-out to Dr. Amanda Mattox with London Veterinary Clinic for sending Charlee our way. Thank you!