by Sim Khanuja As families start a new school year, or any other time schedule changes disrupt an animal’s usual routines, pets may face longer stretches of time alone. This sudden change can trigger separation …
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Festive fun can turn toxic for pets: what to watch out for this holiday season
Posted onby Sim Khanuja From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feasts and holiday decorations, this time of year brings unique risks that can land your beloved pets in the emergency room. Throughout the year, veterinarians at UW …
Protecting your pet’s teeth: dental health promotes overall health
Posted onBy Grace Bathery Just like it is for humans, dental care is an important component in the health and happiness of pets. One of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s board certified dentistry experts, Christopher Snyder, …
8-Year-Old Feline Fergus Benefits From Aggressive Chop-25 Protocol Thanks to Petco Love
Posted onWhen Leah Starr noticed her 8-year-old cat, Fergus, had lost his appetite and was vomiting frequently, she knew something was wrong. A visit to his primary care veterinarian revealed an abdominal mass, leading to …
8-Year-Old Hound, Blu, Pain-Free and Cancer-Free Thanks to Support of Petco Love
Posted onIn April of 2024, Wendy Sperloen of Stoughton noticed a bump on the shoulder of her 8-year-old hound, Blu, who is part Greyhound and part Pointer. She wasn’t too concerned because Blu was still …
Five-Year Partnership Between Petco Love and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Helps Advance Lifesaving Care for Pets With Cancer
Posted onMADISON, Wis. — March 31, 2025 — Marking the milestone of five years of partnership, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is honored to once again be one of the top veterinary …
Beau the Poodle: A Lesson in Living in the Now
Posted onBeau, an 11-year-old Poodle, got to experience normal daily activities – eating, drinking, barking, and grooming – more fully in his final months, thanks to the collaboration of a multi-disciplinary team of specialists at UW …
Protect Your Pets from Winter Hazards
Posted onAs the temperature drops and people and pets alike must face winter weather, the following precautions can help to keep animals safe and comfortable. Walking Woes In climates where winter weather requires the application of road …
Honoring Compassionate Care and a Mother’s Memory
Posted onWhen the veterinarian who cared for Richard Magnus’ five exotic pet parrots unexpectedly passed away in March of 2020, he was justifiably worried about finding somebody who could handle his beloved birds with the same …
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 …