April marks Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a great time for pet owners to refresh their first aid skills and supplies. But beyond being prepared for emergencies, what if you could prevent a crisis before …
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Tips to Protect Pets from Heat-Related Harms
Posted onAs warmer weather approaches in the Midwest and other parts of the country, pet owners should be aware of several heat-related threats to pet safety. Corinne Lawson, an Emergency and Critical Care clinician with UW …
Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe and Happy This Holiday Season
Posted onAs holiday festivities approach, pet owners should be aware of several potential hazards to animals. UW School of Veterinary Medicine clinical instructor Calico Schmidt shares the following tips for a safe holiday season, as well …
New Interns and Residents 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 …
7,700 Miles: The Journey of Maxi, Mike, and Dao
Posted onHow far would you travel for a chance to give your sick dog a few more healthy years? For Mike and Dao Vassilieff, the answer is 7,700 miles, or just under a third of the …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Tricky Tumors
Posted onThe question below was featured in the Winter 2016-17 issue of On Call, the magazine for friends of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. This issue’s expert response comes from Ruthanne Chun, a board-certified veterinary medical oncologist …