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 …
TEACH in India: Taking the Wisconsin Idea Global
Posted onIn December 2022, UW School of Veterinary Medicine faculty offered a first-of-its-kind training program for Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) veterinarians in Hyderabad, India, called TEACH (Training in Emergency Animal Care and Handling). Emeritus Professor Christopher Olsen, Assistant Professors Keith …
What medication flavors do cats prefer? Science says none.
Posted onCats are cats. Any cat lover knows they can transition from sweet and cuddly to stubborn and sassy with a mind of their own. That is especially the case when cats need to take medicine …
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 …
Study Provides New Insights on Flea-Borne Bacteria With Implications for Cats and People
Posted onFleas are a bother. All pet owners, particularly cat owners, know the annoyance they present. But fleas pose more of a risk than just an itchy pet. “Fleas aren’t just a nuisance; they actually carry …
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 …
Alumnus Aims to Make Veterinary Medical Technology More Accessible
Posted onWhen Zach Meyers DVM’22 took Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine as a fourth-year student, he didn’t think it’d turn into a business. “I have always been attracted to computer things,” says Meyers, a 2022 graduate …
Record-Setting Research Portfolio Embodies One Health Approach
Posted onWould you expect scientists studying influenza, human respiratory disorders, multiple sclerosis, cancer treatments, and more to be based at a School of Veterinary Medicine? Every day, faculty, staff, and students within the University of Wisconsin …