When Nicolette Kametas-Dykes was being treated for a rare brain infection and benign brain tumor last spring, her beloved dog Coco never left her side, providing constant companionship during one of the darkest times in …
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Don’t let Halloween be scary for your pets
Posted onHalloween presents more than its fair share of potentially scary situations for our companion animals, but following some basic guidelines will go a long way toward making the holiday more fun than frightening for both …
When to Seek Emergency Care for your Pet
Posted onAs a pet owner, knowing when and how to seek emergency care is crucial to ensuring your pet has the best chance of recovery should an unexpected illness or injury occur. Prior to experiencing an …
2023 New Residents and Interns Join UW Veterinary Care, School of Veterinary Medicine
Posted onEach year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of interns and residents — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists while providing top-notch …
Love Your Pet? See Your Vet!
Posted onRegular doctor checkups are important for your human health and wellbeing, just as regular veterinary visits are essential for your pet. Preventative checkups help ensure your pet is healthy and avoid issues becoming urgent and …
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 …
10 Things We’re Thankful for in 2022
Posted onThe UW School of Veterinary Medicine has so much to be thankful for in 2022. Our Donors This year we are especially grateful to the many donors and gifts that are making the school’s …
Avian Flu Confirmed in Rock County, Second Domestic Case in Wisconsin This Year
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Posted on Earth Island JournalBatker DVM’95 Named WVMA Veterinarian of the Year
Posted onThe Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA) named Judith Batker DVM’95 the 2018 WVMA Veterinarian of the Year during its 103rd annual convention in October. A 1995 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, …