March 2022

2022 Bustad Lecture: Dr. Megan Kiely Mueller

Megan Kiely Mueller, a psychologist at Tufts University, broke down the complexities behind human-animal interaction research Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Distinguished Bustad Lecture. Dr. Mueller’s research, which focuses on whether human‑animal interaction can support youth with social anxiety and help children thrive, looks to understand when […]

Dr. Megan Mueller teaching in March 2022, at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Rodent poison: A deadly ‘treat’ for dogs like Carlitos

Young dog treated for more than two weeks after eating cholecalciferol, a poison that can cause life-threatening elevations in blood calcium and, if not treated quickly, can result in irreversible kidney failure and death.

Carlitos, a young Beagle mix (right), sits with his family, (left to right) Remington, Royle Brazier and Mia Brazier.

Dean’s message: March 2022

Feeling good this morning, I rode my bike to work for the first time this spring (electric bike, before you get too excited). I had that experience of conversing with myself about all the reasons it would be easier to drive –biked anyway – and was rewarded with a beaver sighting in the South Fork of […]