Kenneth R Harkin, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Associate Professor and Section Head, Small Animal Internal Medicine Phone# 785-532-5690 E-mail: harkin@vet.k-state.edu

Professional Training:

• DVM: Iowa State University
• Residency: Michigan State University

Teaching:

• Medicine I (2nd year)
• Small Animal Internal Medicine (4th year)

Research:

• Infectious disease
• Immunology

Clinical:

Dr. Harkin’s work includes improving the diagnosis of leptospirosis, evaluating the zoonotic risk associated with infected dogs and investigating pathogenic mechanisms of leptospiral infections. He also studies canine dysautonomia, focused both on identifying the etiology and effects on various organ systems. Other areas of interest include perianal fistulas and liver disease.

Selected Publications:

• Kidder AC, Johannes C, O’Brien D, Harkin KR, Schermerhorn T. Feline dysautonomia in the Midwestern US: a retrospective study of 9 cases. J Fel Med Surg 2007; October 18 Epub ahead of print.
• Smee NM, Harkin KR, Wilkerson MJ. Retrospective analysis of 120 dogs in which testing for anti-nuclear antibody was performed. Accepted for publication J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007; 230(8):1180-1183.
• Harkin KR. Diseases of the Hepatobiliary System. Handbook of Small Animal Practice, 5th edition. Morgan RV, editor. Saunders Elsevier. St. Louis 2007. Page 416-432.
• Harkin KR. Gastric Parasites. Clinical Veterinary Advisor, Dogs and Cats. Cote E, ed. Elsevier. St. Louis 2007. Page 430-431.
• Harkin KR. Gastric Ulcer. Clinical Veterinary Advisor, Dogs and Cats. Cote E, ed. Elsevier. St. Louis 2007. Page 431-433.