When 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 …
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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 …
Celebrating Squirrels, the Ecosystem’s Greatest Gardeners
Posted onAs soon as you step outside, you’re likely to see a squirrel scurrying up a tree or scavenging for seeds. These common, wild rodents might easily slip under your radar, but National Squirrel Appreciation Day …
Buster Battles Back Against Cancer, With Support From Treatment Fund
Posted onBy Alisyn Amant Michelle* swears she will never forget Feb. 19, 2021. It was her birthday, so she decided to take the day off to take Buster, the family’s Bouvier de Flandres, to their veterinarian …