OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital

09/20/2024

🌷Poisonous plants in Oklahoma🌷

Oklahoma’s weather is great for growing many ornamental plants, but some of these blooming beauties can be dangerous for pets. Knowing which plants are toxic is important to keep your pets safe.

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09/19/2024

Meet Sally, the brave 9-year-old chihuahua who overcame a life-threatening pyometra, thanks to our emergency and critical care team!

After battling severe infection and undergoing emergency surgery, Sally is now thriving. Her story is a great reminder of the importance of spaying pets to prevent such serious conditions.

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09/18/2024

The Fall 2024 Equine Castration Clinic is one month away! 🐴

Join us on October 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. to allow our third-year to gain practical, supervised experience alongside our board-certified equine veterinarians. Secure your spot by signing up below:

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09/16/2024

We're excited to announce Dr. Melissa Raymond, small animal primary care clinician, is now officially certified in veterinary acupuncture! 🐾
This certification enhances our ability to provide the best care and innovative treatments for your beloved pets. With Dr. Raymond and Dr. Sypniewski's expertise in acupuncture, we can offer even more personalized and effective solutions for your pets' health and well-being.
To schedule an appointment, call the hospital at 405-744-7000.

09/15/2024

We survived foaling season! 🐴

Foaling season is always a marathon, but thanks to the incredible dedication and hard work of our veterinarians and vet students, it was a smooth and rewarding ride. From early mornings to late nights, every moment was worth it to see the joy of new beginnings! Great work, ! 🎉

09/13/2024

WINSTON'S JOURNEY - Winston, a beloved 10-year-old Poodle mix, came to our hospital facing a tough battle with symptoms of fever, lethargy, vomiting and lack of appetite. He was hospitalized in our ICU where diagnostic testing took place. The team performed a urinalysis, blood work, fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and cytology of the enlarged lymph nodes, abdominal radiographs to rule out a foreign body, and a full abdominal ultrasound.

Bloodwork showed signs of inflammation and elevated total bilirubin. The abdominal ultrasound also revealed changes in the pancreas consistent with pancreatitis and enlarged abdominal lymph nodes.

While hospitalized, Winston developed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). After a week of intensive treatment, Winston began to improve. He received a combination of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain management, anti-nausea medication, and supportive care. We were thrilled to see him start eating again and regain his strength.

Thanks to our dedicated ECC team's around-the-clock care, and the expertise of our criticalist Dr. Andreza Conti Patara, he pulled through! Winston's recovery was a testament to his resilience and the expertise of our team. His treatment was possible because he was hospitalized in our ICU with a doctor and technician monitoring him 24 hours a day.

We're so grateful to have him back home, happy and healthy. 🧡

09/12/2024

🔔 Jake rang the bell! 🔔

Jake, a 6.5-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever, was diagnosed with Lymphoma by Dr. Paul DeMars and the Primary Care team. Lymphoma is a common cancer seen in dogs and typically responds well to chemotherapy.

Dr. DeMars has seen Jake since 2018 when he was just a puppy. Jake's first day of chemo was on Feb. 29 and he finished his cancer treatments at the end of last month, and rang the bell!

08/29/2024

Meet this little fighter! 🦓

This baby zebra came in feeling lethargic and was diagnosed with mild pneumonia. After starting antibiotics and a feeding tube, he slowly began to regain his strength. To lift his spirits, his Donkey buddy was brought in for some much-needed emotional support. Once he was eating vigorously, he was ready to head home. During his 2 week follow up call, his owners reported that he was doing great!

08/28/2024

our cowboy veterinarians make sure Bullet is game day ready? Bullet's preseason checkup takes place at the OSU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital where different exams are performed to make sure Bullet is ready to ride. 🐴🧡

08/27/2024

💉Don't forget August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Be sure to stay up to date on your pet and livestock immunizations!

Call our hospital to schedule an appointment today!

📞 405-744-7000

08/26/2024

🏥NOW OPEN- Small Animal Internal Medicine🏥

The OSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital has officially opened the doors to our newly renovated Small Animal Internal Medicine Department! We are ready to provide excellent care for your pets!

Call today to book an appointment ➡️ 405-744-7000

08/14/2024

🐾 Meet Lexi, a German Shepherd facing the challenges of degenerative myelopathy, a condition that affects her spinal cord and mobility.

Thanks to the dedicated care of Dr. Lara Sypniewski, who has been with Lexi since she was a young dog, and the recent addition of acupuncture and pain management therapy, Lexi continues to thrive with the support of her trusty cart. We're committed to ensuring Lexi enjoys a joyful and high quality life.

08/09/2024

Following a procedure to prevent fusion of the fractured ulna with the radius, this Mississippi Kite underwent a period of recovery and assessment. We are pleased to report it was transferred to WildCareOklahoma and released back into the wild with a clean bill of health. Thanks to Dr. McCready and Dr. Crocker for their crucial roles in this successful rehabilitation!

08/08/2024

Heading to your ophthalmology appointment? Here’s what you can expect:

👁️ Initial Check-In: Be prepared for a quick chat with our students and staff with a few routine questions.
👁️ Eye History: We’ll review your pet's eye health history and any concerns you might have.
👁️ Vision Tests: Be prepared for various tests to check your pet's vision and eye function.
👁️ Eye Examination: Following an evaluation by our student doctors, our specialist will examine your pet's eyes thoroughly using advanced equipment.
👁️ Discussion & Follow-Up: We’ll discuss findings and next steps for your pet's eye health.

To schedule an appointment call 405-744-7000. For more information visit: okla.st/3WKeKXA

08/05/2024

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Be sure to stay up to date on your animal's immunizations. Call our hospital to schedule your appointment today!

📞: 405-744-7000

07/31/2024

🧤Livestock Biosecurity🧤

Biosecurity is a key component to animal health and disease prevention on any livestock farm. It's also the most important measure to reduce and prevent diseases from spreading to any farm or ranch.

Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine clinical assistant professor and beef cattle extension specialist, emphasizes the importance of biosecurity.

Check out what she has to say in the full story ➡️ okla.st/3Wp1JB7

07/29/2024

❗Ticks On Livestock❗

In Oklahoma, ticks are detected on livestock throughout the year, and tick-borne diseases are commonly diagnosed.

With milder winters and high humidity, tick numbers appear to be increasing across the state.

Make sure you are tick aware and protecting your livestock.

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07/25/2024

Check out our college's new magazine to see some of our recent cases highlighted and learn more about the exciting research we have going on! Read it ➡️ okla.st/2024-vet-voices

Introducing our brand new magazine - Vet Voices 🎉

New this year, we have created a digital only spring magazine. Highlights include:
🔸 2024 Graduation and Awards
🔸 OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital cases
🔸 Pet food research
and so much more!

Read it ➡️ okla.st/2024-vet-voices

07/24/2024

❗WILDLIFE SAFETY❗

Encountering an orphaned or injured wild animal can be a delicate and emotional situation. Knowing the right steps to take can make a significant difference in the animal's well-being and chances of survival.

If you find an orphaned and injured wild animal, it can be brought to the Oklahoma State University Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for assessment and rehabilitation by the Zoological Medicine Service, with the goal of releasing these animals back into the wild. However, it is important to know if an animal truly needs help, or if it is just exhibiting normal behavior.

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07/22/2024

This barred owl was found as a fledgling struggling on the ground in Couch Park. This little one received a helping hand from a community member and spent 26 days with our Zoological Medicine team to finish growing up. We’re thrilled to announce that he’s now back in the wild! 🦉🌳

07/19/2024

👋Join us in welcoming Dr. Hailey Drerup! 👋

Dr. Drerup recently started as a food animal medicine and surgery intern. She received her DVM from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Drerup has worked on animals in a veterinary capacity in four countries and is interested in large exotic hoof stock, Bovine Respiratory Disease and ruminant metabolic disorder research.

Welcome to OSU, Dr. Drerup!

07/18/2024

Our board-certified ophthalmologists offer comprehensive care for your pet’s eyes and vision health! Our services include:
👁️ Treatment of diseases and conditions such as tumors, foreign bodies, glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, dry eyes, cysts and so much more
👁️ Diagnostic Testing
👁️ Surgical Procedures
👁️ OFA Eye Certification Examinations

Trust us with your pet’s vision—where every detail counts! To read more about our services, visit ➡️ okla.st/4bH5Ii5

07/17/2024

This blue heeler puppy and his littermate were discovered in rough shape by a compassionate bystander. Both were infested with fleas and ticks, and the puppy pictured had a severe, infected wound on his abdomen. Thanks to the help of Stillwater Animal Control, the puppy received urgent care from Dr. Alli Biddick and the rest of our emergency and critical care team, including IV fluids, antibiotics, dewormer and extensive wound treatment. After five days of dedicated recovery, he is now thriving in the care of his foster mom, alongside his sibling who was also rescued. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to getting these puppies back on the mend.

07/16/2024

Meet Cobweb, a 2-year-old male cat who survived Bobcat Fever (Cytauxzoon felis) with the help of our dedicated emergency and critical care team!

After presenting with fever, anemia, and a challenging infection, he was admitted to our hospital for comprehensive care. From IV fluids and a nasoesophageal tube to address his nutrition and medications, to ongoing monitoring and treatment, Cobweb showed incredible resilience. By July 2, following a successful esophagostomy tube placement, Cobweb was bright-eyed and eager to return home. Just a week later, Cobweb came back for the removal of the esophagostomy tube and is now thriving.

Here’s to Cobweb’s continued recovery and many more happy, healthy days ahead! 😺

07/15/2024

After a car accident left this ornate box turtle with shell and toe fractures, our zoological medicine resident Dr. Greta Doden, and the rest of our team, worked wonders to repair him. With a bit of extra care and a 64-day recovery, he’s now back in the wild, ready to explore once again! 🐢