Two favorites: Puppies and ice cream

WSU’s veterinarian cardiologists need a 100 puppies for temporary use.

“The goal of project ‘Puppies and Cream’ is to determine the normal cardiac values for puppies between the ages of 3 to 11 months when they wear a non-invasive Holter-type cardiac monitor for 24 hours,” said Pamela Lee, a WSU veterinary cardiologist. “There is currently no standard data for normal healthy puppies that age even though the Holter monitor is commonly used as a diagnostic tool for adult dogs.”

The canines will receive a physical examination free of charge and will need to have five spots shaved for conductive pads.

“Owners who volunteer their dogs for ‘Puppies and Cream,’ will also receive a voucher for a single scoop of ice cream per puppy from to WSU’s world famous Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe,” explained Rebecca Tracey, a third-year veterinary student working with Dr. Lee to conduct the study.

For information call: (509) 335-0711 or email Rebecca Tracey at rhtracey@vetmed.wsu.edu