When most people think of the operating room (OR), they picture doctors performing surgery. However, getting to that point takes lots of preparation. OR technicians and on-call student hourlies help ensure operating spaces are prepped …
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Neutering Know-How
Posted onNeutering (the surgical removal of both testicles to sterilize a male animal) is one of the most common procedures veterinarians perform. However, there are many myths surrounding whether neutering is necessary and potential complications. For …
Pet Cancer Treatment Fund Helps Jubal Jump Back
Posted onJennie and Steve Leffel love cats like no other. So, when their friend had a cat expecting kittens, the pair jumped to take care of one. They named the kitten Jubal and welcomed him to …
Pets as Gifts: Important Factors to Consider Pre-Present
Posted onWe all know the holiday trope where a child opens a present and a kitten or puppy pops their head out. It’s a cute idea but gifting a pet for the holidays is a huge …
Table Scraps? With Many Human Foods, Pets Should Pass
Posted onWhen the kitchen is full of baking and cooking, and the whole family is eating around the table, it’s easy to want your pets to join in the merriment. You may be tempted to slip …
Grant Helps Families Battle Their Pets’ Cancer at UW School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onIn March of 2022, Robert Kidby noticed his 10-year-old Shar Pei mix, Brady, had swelling below his right eye and was drooling excessively. Kidby took Brady to his veterinarian in Virginia, thinking it was just …
Companion Animal Fund Grant Program Supports 10 New Studies
Posted onResearchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine will pursue 10 new research projects with support from the school’s Companion Animal Fund Grant Program. In 2022, the program distributed over $137,000 in grants …
Protect Dogs From Parvovirus
Posted onNorthern Michigan had an outbreak of canine parvovirus infection this summer that sickened several dogs. Before the disease was confirmed through additional testing in affected patients, veterinarians were left wondering about the origins of the …
2022 New Residents and Interns Join UW Veterinary Care, School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onEach year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of interns and residents — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists while providing top-notch …
‘Death Cap’ Mushrooms Pose Threat to Dogs
Posted onWhile enjoying the warm weather of summer, pet parents should take precautions to protect their dogs from dangerous variations of mushrooms along paths, trails and yards. “Death cap” mushrooms, in particular – a member of …