Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Kitsune was a healthy dog in her early years of life, until she started to tire out while doing her usual lure course activities. Her owners, Gayle and Peter Brock, took action quickly.
Read their story here: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-research-shows-success-surgery-correct-chylothorax-dogs
Video Description: Gayle and Peter Brock, supporters of the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, share their personal story about how UC Davis was able to save their dog's life. The video opens with footage of Kitsune ("Kit") spending time with her owners running lure courses. The Brocks share how they first noticed Kit slowing down during activities she once loved, leading to a diagnosis of chylothorax, a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to build up around the lungs. Dr. Phil Mayhew, professor of soft tissue and minimally invasive surgery at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, explains the condition and describes how UC Davis has dramatically improved survival rates. Photos, medical imagery, and footage of Kit recovering illustrate the story as the Brocks describe the hope they found through UC Davis research and care. The video concludes with Kit happily running and playing again, while the Brocks reflect on the impact of veterinary research and encourage support for the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.
Kitsune was a healthy dog in her early years of life, until she started to tire out while doing her usual lure course activities. Her owners, Gayle and Peter Brock, took action quickly.
Read their story here: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-research-shows-success-surgery-correct-chylothorax-dogs
Video Description: Gayle and Peter Brock, supporters of the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, share their personal story about how UC Davis was able to save their dog's life. The video opens with footage of Kitsune ("Kit") spending time with her owners running lure courses. The Brocks share how they first noticed Kit slowing down during activities she once loved, leading to a diagnosis of chylothorax, a life-threatening condition that causes fluid to build up around the lungs. Dr. Phil Mayhew, professor of soft tissue and minimally invasive surgery at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, explains the condition and describes how UC Davis has dramatically improved survival rates. Photos, medical imagery, and footage of Kit recovering illustrate the story as the Brocks describe the hope they found through UC Davis research and care. The video concludes with Kit happily running and playing again, while the Brocks reflect on the impact of veterinary research and encourage support for the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine.
