Dogs and cats are obviously adorable, but how often do you get the chance to pet a camel?
If befriending as many animals as possible is your life’s dream, be sure to check out Oregon State University’s Pet Day on May 2, where in addition to the camel meet-and-greet, there will be llamas, a petting zoo with goats, OSU Dairy Center calves to admire, rescued wild animals from Chintimini Wildlife Center and household pets galore.
When Dr. Lilian Wong was a veterinary student at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, she occasionally crossed paths with fellow student Amy Pelton. Still, they never had a chance to really connect. But during her fourth year, when Wong’s puppy Macey, was diagnosed with a cardiac condition and needed heart surgery, Pelton suddenly became very important in her life.
In Hong Moulton’s lab at the Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, researchers are creating delivery systems to get specially designed molecules called morpholinos directly into cells where they can block or alter the genetic expression associated with diseases.
For cats and dogs in crisis, Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital is now offering 24/7 emergency veterinary care for walk-ins and referrals.
