By Patricia Clark Summer is finally here and, for pets, that means more than just sunny days. For example, heat and bug bites can pose real risks to our animal companions, and hot pavement can …
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2026 SVM Celebration of Excellence Awards
Posted onOn Saturday, April 25, students, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to celebrate the end of the academic year and to recognize the efforts of the exceptional people who work …
A life of leadership, a lasting legacy: Honoring founding Dean Bernard C. Easterday
Posted onBy Maggie Baum Read more tributes, or submit your own, here The UW Vet Med community mourns the loss of founding Dean Emerit Bernard C. Easterday, whose vast contributions to the veterinary science community and …
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 …
Avoiding online pet product scams: Tips from a UW Vet Med expert
Posted onBy Grace Bathery It’s becoming more common to see pet products and supplements advertised on websites and social media. It’s easy to be swayed by something that appears to be the perfect solution to a …
2025: A Year in Photos
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Tiny teeth: Understanding dental health in rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets
Posted onBy Sim Khanuja UW Veterinary Care’s (UWVC) Special Species Health Service, home to Wisconsin’s only board-certified zoological medicine specialists for exotic pets, is uniquely qualified to provide advanced care for small mammals such as rabbits, …
Staying cool: Summer safety tips for livestock and horses
Posted onBy Simran Khanuja We’re in the midst of what is typically the hottest time of year in Wisconsin, which can be a cause for concern when it comes to the care, comfort, and safety of …
WisCARES Receives $2 Million Grant from Maddie’s Fund to Expand Community Pet Resource Center and Veterinary Clinic
Posted onA WisCARES patient receiving an exam by a fourth-year UW School of Veterinary Medicine DVM student. MADISON, Wis. — March 31, 2025— Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES), a program of the …
2025 Celebration of Excellence Awards
Posted onOn Saturday, April 26, students, faculty, staff, and friends gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to celebrate the end of the academic year and to recognize the efforts of the exceptional people who work …