CVM News

Mar 31, 2026

Paws or claws? Uncovering veterinary ‘cattitudes’ to provide better care 

Getting to know someone usually starts with the basics. What kind of movies are they into? Are they an early bird or a night owl? Or the ever-polarizing question: cats or dogs? For ages, people have tied their identities to whether they prefer paws or claws. But what about veterinarians? Do clinicians who care for our furry friends have preferences, too?

Apr 3, 2018

Treatment Gives Rescue Dog, Jasmine, a New Lease on Life

Severely injured dogs who are abandoned and left to fend for themselves have little chance of survival, much less a chance to enjoy a positive quality of life. But Jasmine has been given a new lease on life, thanks to her rescuers and treatment and care received at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. […]

Feb 28, 2018

Chihuahua Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure as CVM’s Smallest Patient

Small patients are nothing new for Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but a recent case is believed to be its smallest one to date to undergo Patent Ductus Arteriosus, or PDA, surgery. The owner and tiny dog flew a long way, more than 2,600 miles, to have the procedure performed. Weighing less than two pounds, […]

Aug 22, 2017

Successful Medical Procedure Returns Chester the Duck to a Normal Lake-Living Lifestyle

It is not every day that surgeons and clinicians perform a medical procedure on a pet duck at Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, but in the case of Chester, a 1-year-old white domestic neighborhood duck from Newnan, Ga., their work successfully returned the webbed-footed wonder to a normal lake-living lifestyle. Known as “Chester Schulz” […]

May 23, 2017

Referring Vets and Clients Give CVM Hospital High Marks for Service, Expertise

Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital ranks high nationally for its quality of medical services and expertise, according to a recent survey of referring veterinarians and clients. The college’s teaching hospital scored above the national average for among its counterparts and with medical providers in nearly all ratings areas. Its only shortfall involved […]

May 31, 2016

Avian and Exotic Service treats Ferret with Life-Threatening Condition

Kelly Olson, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is the proud owner of five ferrets, each unique and precious to her. When her five-year-old white ferret, Bailey, began shedding, Olson became concerned. “I knew that ferrets were susceptible to adrenal disease, so that’s what I immediately thought, but then I noticed the lump in Bailey’s foot. […]

May 17, 2016

Duck Fully Recovered Following Surgery to Remove Penny

Ducks and coins don’t mix, in fact, they can be life threatening as owners Betty and Samantha Trussell of Muscle Shoals found out recently. They brought their pet duck, Puck, to the Avian and Exotic Service at the Auburn University Veterinary Clinic for a medical procedure to remove the coin. “This type of procedure was […]

Sep 10, 2015

Auburn University Veterinary Clinic Expands to See Avian, Exotic Animals

The Auburn University Veterinary Clinic has expanded its service to include avian and exotic animals, providing wellness care as well as educating veterinary students on the healthcare management of these companion animals. Dr. Seth Oster, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences, oversees the Companion Animal Avian and Exotic Service and is […]