by 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 …
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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’ …
Clinical and translational research gets boost from Ryley Fund
Posted onBy Katie Ginder-Vogel When Roxy arrived in April 2025 at UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) emergency department, she had a history of coughing, decreased energy level, and lack of appetite. The King Charles Cavalier Spaniel was …
SVM graduate students harness AI to improve animal, human health
Posted onBy Jack Kelly Over the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become ubiquitous as users explore how they can use the technology to do everything from mimic the style of Shakespeare to solve …
Larson Acres & The Dairyland Initiative: Collaboration, Innovation & Transformation in Dairy Farming
Posted onThe rhythmic hum of milking machines fills the air as dawn’s first light spills over the rolling hills of Evansville, Wisconsin. At Larson Acres, another day begins much like the thousands before it. Cows move …
A Century of Partnership with WARF Supports Innovation
Posted onLeft: A rendering of the first Veterinary Science Building – now the Hanson Biomedical Sciences Building – for which WARF provided $475,000 in 1959. Right: Dr. Harry Steenbock, one of WARF’s founders. Photos courtesy of …
Educational Excellence, Innovation and Expanded Facilities Highlight Markel’s 12-year Tenure as Dean
Posted onMark Markel’s 12-year tenure as dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine has been distinguished by the construction of a new building, an upcoming revamped curriculum and record-breaking fundraising. Markel, who stepped …
Bridging the Gap: New Program Prepares Aspiring Scientists for Careers in Biomedical Research
Posted onAn innovative training initiative designed to bridge the gap between an undergraduate and doctoral degree program is driving transformative change in the biomedical sciences. Now entering its second year, the UW–Madison Postbaccalaureate Research Education …