Pets of all shapes, sizes and species celebrate the winter season with us. Whether you’re warming up by the fireplace or wrapping presents, it’s likely they’re not far behind, ready to offer a helping paw. …
Compassionate Care E-newsletter
For Their Care, Compassion and Expertise, Celebrating Veterinary Technicians
Posted onVeterinary technicians deserve to be recognized for their integral roles in advancing animal health. Regardless of species, they bring wholehearted compassion and technical expertise to every aspect of veterinary care, whether assisting with procedures or …
Persisting for Patients Throughout the Pandemic
Posted onWhen your animal feels unwell, it can be unsettling to be apart from your beloved companion. As animal lovers themselves, veterinarians know this all too well. But the COVID-19 pandemic has required greater precautions and …
2021 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 …
Serving Patients by Empowering Practitioners
Posted onWhen Chris Snyder assumed the role of associate dean for clinical affairs and teaching hospital director this June at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), he came full circle on a journey that began …
Companions Through Good Times and Bad, How Can We Ever Thank Our Pets Enough?
Posted onFor so many of us, our pets have been our constant companions this past year. We’ve turned to them for comfort and company, solace and sympathy. Judy Geier, a longtime client of UW Veterinary Care, …
7 Things You Need To Know About Protecting Your Pet From Insect-Borne Diseases
Posted onAs the weather warms here in Wisconsin, many pet owners will be spending increasing amounts of time outdoors with their pets. With recommendations from UW Veterinary Care’s Primary Care service, here’s what you need to …
UW Veterinary Care Cancer Patients To Benefit From New, More Precise Radiation Therapy Delivery System
Posted onWritten 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 …
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 …