Animals

Two veterinarians treat a dog.
Feature

Care for the whole family

University of Minnesota researchers and clinicians are piloting a clinic that will provide care to pets and people under one roof. 

Western lowland gorilla from the Dzanga Sangha Protected Area, Central African Republic. In the foreground is a silverback from a troop whose samples were used to characterize the microbiome of wild gorillas in this study.
Research Brief

Study shows gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins remain unknown. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with national and international partners, studied the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of gorillas to find out if there’s a link between the gut microbiome and heart disease. 

a puppy golden retriever chews on a bone
Talking with University of Minnesota

Talking pet dental health with University of Minnesota

During pet dental health month, Dr. Jennifer Kelley, an assistant professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine, shares ways to support your pet’s dental health.

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