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Animals in Research
A Boy's Best Friend
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a debilitating genetic condition that affects 1 in every 3,500-5,000 boys born worldwide. Golden retrievers have a spontaneously…
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Animals in Research
Moose and Jack
Moose and Jack are on a study to help researchers find effective treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a debilitating genetic disorder found…
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Animals in Research
pooltime
Socializing with other dogs, human interaction, and playtime are very important aspects in ensuring a good environment for research dogs. This is…
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Animals in Research
Beagle Playing with Kong
Beagles have been important for many medical advancements, from understanding body systems and disease processes to the development of new medicines and…
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Animals in Research
Peanut Taking a Break
Peanut is a dog with a naturally-occurring form of muscular dystrophy. He is resting with his research technician after a round of…
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Animals in Research
Sadie the Research Cat
Sadie is part of a research study to develop more effective analgesics for cats. There are very few analgesics approved for cats…
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Animals in Research
Sophie the Cat
Cats like Sophie help researchers study the molecular causes for heart failure. Almost 6 million people in the US have heart failure…
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Animals in Research
Cat Kisses
Housing for these cats includes blankets, raised beds, scratching posts, and toys. The cats enjoy playing with each other and especially love…
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Animals in Research
A Home for Louie
Louie the hound is adopted after he completes his work as an asthma study subject. Robert J. Adams, DVM, Associate Provost for…
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Animals in Research
Love, Care, Progress
Love, Care, Progress: Research Involving Dogs is the inaugural video in the Love, Care, Progress series, focused on the important role of…
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Animals in Research
Cat Housing
Cat housing takes into consideration their social, psychological and behavioral needs. Cats do well in compatible social groups with the ability to…
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Animals in Research
Love Letters Series - Brick in the Wall
Brick in the Wall (2017) is part of the Love Letter Series which connects the inspiring and impactful stories of patients’ lives…