Written by Meghan Lepisto Oncology patients undergoing radiation therapy at UW Veterinary Care will now receive treatments with an adaptive, motion-tracking radiotherapy system. The cutting-edge machine, installed in fall 2020, provides several advantages for companion …
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Veteran Finds Hope for Her Dog and Others in VA-Funded Study of Novel Cancer Treatment
Posted onWhen Brittney Maehl, a veteran of the Navy, learned of the opportunity to help her dog Chester – and other cancer patients – through a clinical trial funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, she …
Polar Bears as Patients: Caring for Animals at Henry Vilas Zoo
Posted onBerit is relaxed and enjoys snacking on romaine lettuce. Bo is rambunctious and would rather eat lard. The pair of polar bears, age 22 and 2, respectively, reside at Dane County’s Henry Vilas Zoo in …
UW Veterinary Care COVID-19 Update – August 2020
Posted onUW Veterinary Care is currently open for business; however, staffing is limited due to COVID-19’s many effects on the personal and professional lives of our clinicians and staff. For hospital operations, this means that we …
New Year’s Resolutions for Pets
Posted onNew year, new you, as the saying goes. As resolutions are being set, pets (and their people) can also take steps toward a healthy 2020. Below, clinicians from a variety of service areas within UW …
Beach Bound With Your Dog? Eight Tips for Safe Water Excursions
Posted onIf your plans for summer fun include a romp in the water with your dog, a few precautions can help keep the experience safe and relaxing for everyone. Corinne Lawson, clinical assistant professor in emergency and …
Physical Rehabilitation Allows Police Dog to Return to Duty
Posted onOn first appearance, Leon is a friendly fluff ball of a dog. Tail wagging, tongue out, the six-year-old German shepherd has a big smile set off by even larger ears covered in comically unruly tufts …
Protect Your Pet’s Teeth: Top Tips from a Veterinary Dentist
Posted onFebruary marks National Pet Dental Health Month, a great chance to brush up on how best to care for your animal companion’s teeth and gums. Below, Graham Thatcher, clinical assistant professor of dentistry and oral …
‘So Happy All the Time’: Abandoned Dog Now Adored
Posted on“Having Buddy in our lives has changed us all” On a frigid morning last January, a young pit bull mix was found abandoned on a rural roadside in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, hypothermic and suffering from …
Protect Your Pets from Winter Hazards
Posted onOh the weather outside is frightful, but cuddling with our animal companions is so delightful. As the temperature drops and people and pets alike must face winter weather, the following precautions can help to keep …