Wisconsin Turns to Dogs to Help Humans Fight Cancer: BTN LiveBIG

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There are so many reasons dogs are considered "Man's Best Friend." They protect us. They provide companionship. They're pretty darn cute. And if a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine goes according to plan, they may very well help us find a vaccine that will fight cancer.
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COVID-19 Update: UW Veterinary Care Closure

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As of this afternoon, March 13, because of the very rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, UW Veterinary Care is closed to all appointments, including emergencies. This unprecedented step is not one we take lightly; we are …

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New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

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New year, new you, as the saying goes. As resolutions are being set, pets (and their people) can also take steps toward a healthy 2020. Below, clinicians from a variety of service areas within UW …

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‘A Culture of Compassion’

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When Geri Naymick learned that a memorial gift had been made to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) in memory of her cat Cocoa Puff by the team at Oregon Veterinary Clinic, she was beyond …