Choosing food for your pet can be overwhelming. Pet food stores are lined with both name-brand foods and diets from smaller, boutique brands. Although artisanal, exotic and grain-free diets may seem healthier, these producers often …
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Dog’s Weirdest Snack: Grass
Posted onDogs can eat some weird things, but one especially puzzling snack of choice is grass. Why dogs choose to gnaw on grass isn’t exactly known. “Sometimes when animals are nauseous, they are more likely to …
A Stent for Jet Brings New Knowledge for Vets
Posted onUW School of Veterinary Medicine cardiologists are learning a new, lifesaving technique thanks to support from UW Veterinary Care client Jerry Falci. Falci found out his labradoodle, Jet, had severe pulmonic stenosis after he got …
Enacting Positive Change in Veterinary Medicine
Posted onLike most veterinarians, Ruthanne Chun DVM’91 knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from childhood. “You know the cliche of ‘I’ve always loved animals.’ As a kid, I wanted to be a veterinarian, and when …
Leading, Learning, and Loving
Posted onThe Renk Learning Center in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine looks a little different these days and a lot more colorful. In October, the school unveiled a new mural from Milwaukee muralist Tia Richardson. …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Tips for Choosing Tick Protection
Posted onThis expert response comes from Amy Nichelason and Maria Verbrugge, clinical assistant professor and clinical instructor, respectively, of primary care services at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Question: Many types of tick prevention products …
Behind-the-Scenes Veterinary Staff Help Surgeries Run Smoothly
Posted onWhen 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 …
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 …
Meet Tomorrow’s Veterinarians
Posted onRead or watch the news these days, and you’ll likely hear of a veterinarian shortage. Throughout America, the number of pet owners is growing. More households are learning the power and benefits of the human-animal …
Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Students Receive National Excellence Award for Diversity Programming
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine’s chapter of Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE) was awarded the organization’s National Programming Excellence Award for the 2022-23 school year. The award recognizes a …