One Health Institute
Chronic diarrhea and vomiting are common clinical signs in the adult feline patient population. In affected cats, it is important for veterinarians to be able to determine the cause of these clinical signs so that they can recommend the most appropriate treatments. This is particularly true for the two most common causes of chronic gastrointestinal […]
Groundbreaking Heart Surgery in Dogs Offers Opportunities for Advancement in Human Surgery
In 2018, Colorado State University opened the first of its kind hybrid cardiac operating room in veterinary medicine. This advanced technology allows for heart interventions that have never before been possible in pets. In early 2019, Dr. Scansen performed the first ever transcatheter aortic valve replacement in a dog, Sabbath, with the help of UCHealth […]
Novel Peptide Treatment May Help to Prevent and Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an immune-mediated disorder that causes dysfunction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leading to a defect in insulin production. Insulin triggers the transport of glucose and free fatty acids from the blood stream into cells where they are stored or used to produce energy. The dysfunction of pancreatic beta cells […]
Researchers at CSU use Novel CBD Treatment for Idiopathic Epilepsy in Canine Patients
In a recent clinical trial, veterinarians at Colorado State University (CSU) used cannabidiol, or CBD, to significantly reduce the number of seizures per month in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Idiopathic epilepsy in canine patients is defined by seizures that cannot be explained by another abnormality. Epidiolex, the only FDA-approved CBD treatment currently available, has previously […]
Evaluating new treatment for chronic kidney disease
Veterinarians at CSU researched the use of adult stem cells to help limit and potentially reverse damage in cats with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats and humans is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the kidneys as the final disease pathway. Stem cells have shown promise in rodent CKD models in […]
Healthy Gut, Happier Canines and Companions
With an increased focus on the importance of the gut microbiota (e.g. microorganisms) for intestinal health and the breakthrough research on the microbiome globally, Colorado State University researchers are eager to unveil the parallels and distinctions between diverse gut microbiota in health and disease. Investigators at CSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are […]
Novel Treatment for Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma Shows Success for Equine Patients
In a ground-breaking clinical trial, veterinarians at Colorado State University (CSU) have successfully treated ocular squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in equine patients using a treatment developed for people with the human equivalent of the condition. Ocular SCC is the most common cancer affecting the equine eye and can be associated with vision loss and need for […]
