2024

Breaking the cycle: How WSU’s dog vaccination program is saving lives in Tanzania

A mother’s impossible choice conveys the urgent need for comprehensive rabies prevention strategies When Mwisey Nchana’s puppy began behaving aggressively in rural Tanzania, she never expected it would put all four of her children’s lives at risk. After the puppy bit each of her children and died, the veterinary laboratory confirmed rabies—a disease that kills […]

Mwisey Nchana (center) and her children.

How to keep furry friends happy and healthy during the holidays

The holiday season is a joyful time of year filled with celebrations, decorations, and gatherings, but it can also present unique hazards for pets. A little planning and awareness can help ensure pets stay safe during the festivities, according to Washington State University veterinarians.

A dog and cat sit in front of a Christmas tree.

Meet the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team: Dirk Wigen

Dirk Wigen has been a pharmacist at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital since he joined our team in August of 2022. Originally from the small town of LaCrosse, Washington, about 45 minutes from Pullman, Dirk is a lifelong Coug, having majored in general medical sciences as an undergraduate before earning a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2016.

Dirk with his family, with waterfalls behind them in the distance.