by Grace Bathery The holiday season is here, bringing with it all kinds of festive foods and occasions that revolve around eating, drinking, and being merry. As tempting as it is to include your pet …
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Winter hazards for large animals: What owners need to know as temperatures drop
Posted onby Simran Khanuja As winter settles in, livestock and horse owners should be prepared for a variety of cold weather challenges that can impact animal health. Chelsea Holschbach (DMV’14; Department of Medical Sciences), assistant professor …
Common types of cancer in pets and what to watch for
Posted onby Simran Khanuja Building on a long history of leadership and innovation in the field, UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) comprehensive, integrated oncology service continues to transform how cancer care is delivered for pets. “With at least one …
True Companions: Supporting the Companion Animal Fund creates better health outcomes for pets and the people who love them
Posted onby Maggie Baum What if there was a meaningful way to honor and celebrate the human-animal bond while at the same time working toward improved health and wellbeing for our pets? The Companion Animal Fund …
One veterinarian, many roles: Molly Racette leads, heals, teaches in UWVC’s emergency department
Posted onby Jack Kelly Clinician. Professor. Mentor. Counselor. Coach. Project manager. Molly Racette (MS’14; Department of Medical Sciences) plays all these roles and more during an average day in UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) emergency and critical …
‘A pivotal moment’: UW Vet Med students hone surgery skills in critical third-year class
Posted onby Jack Kelly The excitement was palpable amid the intermittent beeping of medical equipment and hushed conversations of two dozen students, clinicians, and instructional specialists. So were the nerves. It was junior surgery day …
One of a kind: UW Veterinary Care clinicians treat goldendoodle missing part of his spine
Posted onby Jack Kelly While Timmy always had an unusual gait when walking, it didn’t slow him down. The two-year-old goldendoodle’s steps were different than how most dogs walk around — bouncier, and at times a …
Tips to ease separation anxiety in pets
Posted onby Sim Khanuja As families start a new school year, or any other time schedule changes disrupt an animal’s usual routines, pets may face longer stretches of time alone. This sudden change can trigger separation …
Festive fun can turn toxic for pets: what to watch out for this holiday season
Posted onby Sim Khanuja From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feasts and holiday decorations, this time of year brings unique risks that can land your beloved pets in the emergency room. Throughout the year, veterinarians at UW …
Steps to follow to ensure safe, enriching interactions between pets
Posted onBy Grace Bathery Just as humans benefit from connecting with other people, pets are happier and healthier when socializing with other animals. Safe, polite, and positive interactions with other animals can be enriching to pets’ …