From UW Veterinary Care success stories to COVID-19 research to the much-anticipated groundbreaking of our building expansion, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine has a lot to be proud of this year. As we ring …
UW Veterinary Care News
Safely Celebrating the Holidays with Pets
Posted onPets of all shapes, sizes and species celebrate the winter season with us. Whether you’re warming up by the fireplace or wrapping presents, it’s likely they’re not far behind, ready to offer a helping paw. …
Companion Animal Fund Grant Program Supports 18 New Studies
Posted onThanks to the Companion Animal Fund Grant Program, faculty at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) will pursue 18 new research projects — seven more than in 2020 — aimed at improving animal health …
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Help for an Anxiety-Ridden Dog
Posted onThis expert response comes from Amy Nichelason and Maria Verbrugge, veterinarians with UW Veterinary Care’s Primary Care service. Question: I am looking for advice on how to treat a 14-year-old dog who has separation anxiety. …
Making a Difference With Donor Support
Posted onHospital clients, clinic sponsors, alumni, community members, industry partners, and more — the UW School of Veterinary Medicine receives the gracious support of donors from all walks of life with gifts of every size, all …
Providing Lifesaving Treatments to More Pets
Posted onWhile some cats might startle or hide when they hear a loud noise, Kiki runs to the source to investigate. “Kiki has always been very strong-willed and even a bit aggressive. I have never had …
The Gift of Time and Training
Posted onAdam Lepold DVM’21, the first person awarded the Zoe and Lexi Wells Primary Care Internship at UW Veterinary Care, speaks with newfound confidence about his first few months as a veterinary intern. Having started in …
A Lifetime and Beyond of Giving Back
Posted onIn 2015, UW–Madison launched the All Ways Forward comprehensive fundraising campaign to move the university and its mission forward. As the campaign concludes this December, it has collectively inspired a sweeping surge of generosity and …
New Surgical Procedure Saves Parrot
Posted onBogey, a 24-year-old umbrella cockatoo, underwent multiple procedures over a span of 16 years for a recurrent, serious condition, but nothing worked. Kim Hannah, the founder and executive director of Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee, …
For Their Care, Compassion and Expertise, Celebrating Veterinary Technicians
Posted onVeterinary technicians deserve to be recognized for their integral roles in advancing animal health. Regardless of species, they bring wholehearted compassion and technical expertise to every aspect of veterinary care, whether assisting with procedures or …