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"Phage Therapy Cures Resistant Wounds in Siamese Cat"

A study led by Prof. Ronen Hazan demonstrated the successful use of personalized phage therapy to treat a multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in a Siamese cat named Squeaks. This marks the first documented application of such therapy in veterinary medicine, highlighting its potential to address antibiotic-resistant infections in animals. The treatment involved a combination of a specific anti-P. aeruginosa phage and ceftazidime, leading to the complete healing of the cat's surgical wound after fourteen weeks.

1 year ago•Source: Phys.org

French Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrows Jaw After Cancer Surgery

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3.385 min•1 year ago

French Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrows Jaw After Cancer Surgery

French Bulldog puppy Tyson spontaneously regrew his jaw after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, marking a first in veterinary medicine. The surgery, led by Cornell University veterinarians, removed a significant portion of Tyson's jaw, but his recovery defied all odds as his mandible almost completely regrew. Tyson's remarkable journey from critical cancer diagnosis to thriving symbolizes the potential for regenerative healing in young animals and offers hope and insights for future veterinary treatments.

via Earth.com