By Sim Khanuja Chelsea faced an uncertain future when she first arrived at UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Unlike most dogs her age, who are busy playing and exploring, the six-month-old shelter puppy was struggling with …
UW Veterinary Care Success Stories
More than medicine: A collaborative approach to saving Gracie’s hearing
Posted onBy Grace Bathery At age 12, Gracie, a cocker spaniel, started experiencing inflammation and infections in her ears secondary to her allergies. After numerous vet visits and treatment trials, Gracie’s owner, Colleen Kelly, was …
Therapy dog Gracie takes on new mission in fight against blastomycosis
Posted onBy Simran Khanuja When Mary and Paul Brinkman adopted Gracie, a little grey dog from an Alabama rescue, they were immediately drawn to her calm and gentle nature. After taking obedience classes, Gracie quickly transitioned …
Saving Suri: A foal’s journey from ‘noodle’ leg to being fully grown, healthy
Posted onBy Simran Khanuja When Suri was born at a farm in Fall River, Wisconsin, in June 2023, she was as healthy and vibrant as any foal, with her striking black coat and a distinctive small …
Petco Love support gives pup Taffy more time with family
Posted onThanks in part to support from the Petco Love and Blue Buffalo Cancer Treatment Support Fund, Taffy was able to get the care she needed. Above, Taffy in May 2024. (Courtesy of Dawn Decker) By …
With help from Petco Love, Lola overcomes cancer and gets back to cuddling
Posted onBy 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 …
From lions to kangaroos: Inside UW Veterinary Care’s wildly diverse patient list
Posted onby Simran Khanuja Dogs and cats. Horses and cows. Birds and rabbits. Each year, UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) provides care for almost 30,000 patients who vary widely in shape, size, and species. But in addition …
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 …
Luna the Arctic fox: A rare diagnosis, a remarkable recovery
Posted onBy Simran Khanuja When Luna, an Arctic fox from Oregon, arrived at Ochsner Park Zoo in Baraboo, Wisconsin, her caretakers knew she was special. She had made national headlines for her unique rescue and long …
Katie’s Story: Back to Health, Hunting & Family
Posted onWhen Amy and Ken Aldridge returned home to Libertyville, Ill., following a trip in September 2024, they picked up their 12-year-old Springer Spaniel, Katie, from boarding and noticed a small bump on her leg. What …