The “Dog Doctors” are part of a community outreach program of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Paige Carmichael, an associate professor in the pathology department at the school, travels throughout Georgia with the dogs and her student assistants to talk about veterinary science and the roles that these and other animals play in the research used to fight human and animal diseases.

The presentations were fun and informative, with Dr. Carmichael’s student assistants showing samples of animal bones and radiographs (x-rays) of different animals. Students were able to ask questions about the dogs, Dr. Carmichael’s genetic research and careers in pathology and veterinary medicine. Then came the best part for most of the students: Playing with the dogs!

For more information about the Dog Doctors, see http://www.uga.edu/aboutUGA/compete-dogs.html.