CSU Veterinary Health System

Your vet may be talking about leptospirosis more often lately. There’s a reason. 🐶💉

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and leptospirosis is now a core vaccine for dogs according to American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) guidelines.

🦠 Lepto can cause serious kidney and liver disease in dogs and can also affect people.
💧 How are dogs exposed? Typically through contaminated water where infected animals have been.
🏡 Could your dog still be at risk? Yes. Exposure doesn't require a close encounter with wildlife.
💉 What about vaccine reactions? Today’s lepto vaccines have been reformulated, and reported adverse reactions are uncommon.

At your next visit, talk with your veterinarian about your dog’s individual risk factors and vaccination history.

Learn more about the latest vaccine recommendations: https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/core-and-non-core-vaccines-for-dogs-and-cats/

Boots is putting his hoofprint on the future of cancer care for goats.

When 13.5-year-old Boots was diagnosed with a thymoma, our livestock team partnered with specialists in radiation oncology, anesthesiology, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging to create a treatment plan tailored to his unique case.

After six rounds of palliative radiation therapy, Boots' tumors shrank dramatically. At a recent follow-up, Boots got great news! The advanced imaging showed no evidence of tumor remaining, and additional testing ruled out a serious heart complication the team had been monitoring. 👏

Find out how Boots' case is expanding what we know about treating cancer in goats and the power of collaboration in veterinary medicine at: https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/boots-beats-the-odds-and-survives-cancer/

🥳 Happy 150th birthday, Colorado!

How many of these classic Colorado animal experiences can you check off? Let's see how Colorado you really are.

What started as a routine dental concern turned into something much more serious for Hopper.

During his annual wellness exam, the CSU primary care team noticed that the swelling along Hopper's gums looked suspicious and referred him to the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service.

At his consultation, the team was immediately concerned that the swelling could be an oral tumor. A biopsy under anesthesia and advanced imaging provided the answer: Hopper had a conventional ameloblastoma, a type of oral tumor that often has an excellent prognosis when treated with surgery.

Hopper underwent a partial maxillectomy to remove the tumor. Like many dogs, he recovered remarkably well after surgery. And today, he's back to being himself, with only a subtle indentation in his muzzle.

His story is an important reminder that if something doesn't look right, don't wait. A biopsy can be the key to getting answers and starting the right treatment plan.

Wildfire smoke doesn't just affect people. It can affect your dog, too. 🐾

Our veterinary and environmental public health experts have adapted the Air Quality Index (AQI) to help pet owners know when it's safe to head outside and when it's better to stay in.

Some dogs, including puppies, seniors, flat-faced breeds, and those with heart or lung conditions, are at even greater risk.

Learn how to protect your dog and view the full AQI recommendations ➡️ https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/how-poor-air-quality-can-impact-dogs/

And that's a wrap! 🎬 We said thank you and goodbye to our class of 2026 residents.

We truly appreciate all your hard work for our patients, clients, and teams throughout the year. It's been wonderful to see you learn and grow, and we’re excited to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish! 🎉🐾

As the veterinary community gathers for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention this weekend, we're celebrating one of our own.

Congratulations to Dr. Craig Webb on receiving the American Veterinary Medical Foundation's Career Achievement in Feline Research Award! For decades, Dr. Webb has advanced feline medicine through research, compassionate clinical care, and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals.

📲 Read more about how his work has helped improve the health and well-being of cats while leaving a lasting impact: https://csuveterinaryhealth.org/dr-craig-webb-earns-avmf-award-for-feline-research/