Carrie Schroeder, section head of Anesthesiology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, wants clinicians in both human and veterinary medicine to know they hold a lot more in common than they might think. An …
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Ask a UW Veterinarian: Treating Mast Cell Tumors
Posted onThis expert response comes from David Vail, professor and Barbara A. Suran Chair in Comparative Oncology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. Question: Is it still the best to have mast cells in dogs …
Hustle, Bustle, Compassion and Know-How: Behind the Scenes with UW Veterinary Care Staff
Posted onWhen clients bring their animal to UW Veterinary Care, they often speak with a receptionist, veterinarian, fourth-year DVM student, veterinary technician, or some combination. But between the handoff of a patient and the pickup of …
Help Fido Through Thunderstorms, Fireworks and Other Noise Phobias
Posted onSummer is a fun time for dogs and their people. Warm weather to go swimming, play fetch in the park, and have fun outside. However, as summer continues, thunderstorms and fireworks roll in as well, …
UW Veterinary Care Offers Rabbit Vaccine Against Fatal Disease
Posted on NBC-15Researchers say a fatal rabbit hemorrhagic disease, RHDV2, is spreading across the U.S.
In response to the outbreak, the UW Veterinary Care Special Species Health Service at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is offering an emergency-authorized vaccine against the disease for rabbits.
UW Veterinary Care Offers Rabbit Vaccine Against Highly Contagious, Fatal Disease
Posted onResearchers and clinicians are sounding the alarm as the fatal rabbit hemorrhagic disease, RHDV2, spreads across the U.S. In response, the UW Veterinary Care Special Species Health Service at the University of Wisconsin School of …
Large Animal Hospital Welcomes Four New Surgeons
Posted onThe University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes four new surgeons to the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. Joseph Davis, Jordan Kirkpatrick, Kayla Le and Paul Merkatoris expand a dedicated, expert team of veterinarians …
Hack, Gag, Cough: Tips to Control Cat Hairballs
Posted onThough famous felines from Garfield to Puss in Boots get them, hairballs are no joke. Commonly a problem for cats, rabbits and even cattle, hairballs may be a symptom of more significant illnesses or cause …
Patient Profile: Police Horse Cooper Pulls Through
Posted onUpdate: In April 2022, Friends of Madison Mounted Horse Patrol reported that Cooper has recovered well in the off-season, was ridden in the mounted officer academy, and will be back to work for 2022. On …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Protecting Pets from Insect Pests
Posted onThis expert response comes from Amy Nichelason, a veterinarian with UW Veterinary Care’s Primary Care service. Question: As the weather warms and more time is spent outdoors, how can we best protect our animal companions …