By Grace Bathery Lola, a 15-year-old tabby, has always been a friendly and social cat. She loves to play with laser pointers and cuddle with her humans. But in late 2024, Lola started having problems …
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Avian answers: What your bird’s behavior says about its health
Posted onBy Grace Bathery Understanding the behavior of pets can lead to happier, healthier lives for our furry friends and even prevent medical emergencies. Just like other animals indicate emotional states and health issues through their …
UW Vet Med outreach program shares knowledge in South Africa
Posted onThe SVM’s Dairyland Initiative (DI), which delivers research-driven strategies to enhance dairy cow health and productivity, continues to be a resource to dairy farmers around the world. DI Outreach Specialist Courtney Halbach recently traveled to …
Holiday hazards: Keep these foods away from your pets
Posted onby 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 …
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 …
Community, collaboration, and partnership bolster veterinary care in Lac du Flambeau
Posted onby Maggie Baum “It’s OK, I’m here, Kipper. Mama’s right here.” June Shuman’s voice carries across the William Wildcat Tribal Center, the central community hub of the Lac du Flambeau (LDF) Reservation in northern Wisconsin. …
Understanding H5N1: UW Vet Med scientists working to protect dairy cows, prevent pandemics
Posted onby Jack Kelly Scientists at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) are on the front lines of understanding H5N1 avian flu and developing tools to fight the virus. Their work comes at a 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 …