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Preliminary Study Suggests Mercury Not a Risk in Dog Foods

Amy M Quinton — April 18, 2019 - 9:50am

Concentrations of mercury and methylmercury in commercial dog food are unlikely to pose a risk to healthy adult dogs, a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study shows.

Injured Police Dog Peydro to Be Released with Honors

Patricia Bailey — June 06, 2016 - 8:46am

A police dog named Peydro, which received serious spinal and facial injuries more than a week ago while chasing a suspect, will be released today to his handler, Officer Juan Barerra of the Woodland Police Department, after surgery and care at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Early Neutering Poses Health Risks for German Shepherd Dogs, Study Finds

Patricia Bailey — May 26, 2016 - 9:23am

Neutering German shepherd dogs before age one increases risks of joint disorders, according to a newly published study out of the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.