Bernard the black-and-white Boston terrier chews on a ball in his foster family's yard.

Uncharted surgical territory

Born with six legs and a host of complex medical abnormalities, life looked bleak for Bernard the Boston Terrier puppy. Then, a dog rescue and experts at the UMN Veterinary Medical Center gave him a second chance. 

Jessica Byrne and Lauren Ienello each hold an award standing together in front of a maroon background.

Wishing them well

Residents and interns wrapping up their time at CVM are honored for their contributions at annual House Officer Completion Ceremony

Tiramisu

The dream team

Collaboration across care services at the Veterinary Medical Center helps Tiramisu the Shih Tzu overcome a series of health challenges

Ultrasound technician Dick Hermes locates a urinary stone inside a cat participating in the burst-wave lithotripsy clinical trial.

Pioneering relief

Preliminary results from a clinical trial show promise for improved treatment of painful urinary stones in cats

Isabel

A dire diagnosis

Gastrointestinal bleeding puts a puppy into intensive care and a fight for her life as veterinarians work to uncover the cause

Hattie the French bulldog

‘A perfect storm’

Cross-hospital collaboration helps a young French bulldog overcome a barrage of severe gastrointestinal problems that nearly turned deadly

Lachlan the corgi

Off without a stitch

Urinary stones spell trouble for Lachlan the corgi, but a noninvasive removal procedure puts him back on the mend

Iris

Designing early detection

Their own pets inspired two CVM researchers to develop a genetic test for a leading cause of hepatitis in dogs