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A Wish Come True
Alberta James stumbled upon the latest copy of On Call last January when she was perusing the magazine selection in the UW Veterinary Care waiting room. She had some free time to read while her German...
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UW Veterinary Care Encourages Participation in Golden Retriever Study
Own a healthy purebred Golden Retriever under the age of two? Your canine has a unique opportunity to aid in the largest and longest observational study aimed at improving the health of dogs. The...
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Study Reveals Possible Biological Trigger for Canine Bone Cancer
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have identified the biological mechanism that may give some cancer cells the ability to form tumors in dogs. Katie Holmes,...
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SVM, Milo the Cat Celebrate Kidney Transplantation Milestone
At three years of age, Milo was in the prime of her life, ruling the roost at her home in Golden, Colo. But her owners, Rebecca Brooks and Jack Riley, became concerned when their normally active cat...
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From Armadillos to Zebra Finches: All Species Are in Good Hands at UW...
When Hogmanay the hedgehog encounters an unfamiliar situation, he usually curls himself into the comfort of a spiny little ball. But during his visit to UW Veterinary Care (UWVC), he’s all curiosity,...
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Tests Show Midwestern Canine Influenza Outbreak Stems from New Strain
MADISON—Canine influenza virus (CIV) has affected at least 1,000 dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana in the last month, including one confirmed case in the Madison area. Previously thought to...
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UW School of Veterinary Medicine, UW Veterinary Care to Hold Open House
Dr. Susan Schaefer shows visitors how to use a laparoscope at the 2013 Open House by guiding their efforts to pluck candy from the inside of a giant stuffed animal. Photo: Nik Hawkins Have you ever...
View ArticleNew Developments in Midwestern Canine Influenza Outbreak
New laboratory tests show that a strain of canine influenza virus (CIV) associated with more than 1,000 sick dogs throughout the Midwest, including one dog in Madison, is virtually identical to an...
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UPDATED: UW Veterinary Care Offers Canine Influenza Clinic for Current Clients
A UW Veterinary Care patient has blood drawn during a visit with the Primary Care Service. (Photo: Nik Hawkins) UW Veterinary Care’s Primary Care Service is offering current primary care clients...
View ArticleOpen House Draws 1,000
The UW School of Veterinary Medicine / UW Veterinary Care Open House drew nearly 1,000 people on Sunday, April 26.The biennial event treated visitors to an inside look at life-saving clinical care,...
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Puppy Up Grant Funds Study of Canine Bone Cancer Treatment
From left: Beth Viney, Puppy Up Madison co-chair; Dr. Neil Christensen; Dr. Kai Shiu, Puppy Up Madison co-chair; and Ginger Morgan, executive director of the Puppy Up Foundation. (Photo: Nik Hawkins)...
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SVM Fund Drive Buys Body Armor for Police Dog
K9 Jagger, with his new bullet-proof vest, and Officer Eric Disch. (Photo: Eric Disch) Police dogs, like their human counterparts, have a dangerous job. They apprehend suspected criminals and sniff out...
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Moriello Earns Lifetime Achievement Award for Work in Feline Dermatology
Karen Moriello, shown here presenting during the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) European Congress in Porto, Portugal, has been awarded the ISFM/Hill’s Pet Nutrition Award for...
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Holzman Co-Authors Patient Care Guidebook for Veterinary Technicians
Geri Holzman snuggles with her cat, Sam, who broke the feline record for most blood donations at UW Veterinary Care in 2013. (Photo: Nik Hawkins) Gerianne Holzman, orthopedic and renal transplant...
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UW School of Veterinary Medicine Pitches in at World Dairy Expo
UW School of Veterinary Medicine student Brian Schnell assists with the biosecurity check-in for the 2015 World Dairy Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Each year, Professor Sheila...
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Blood Donor Dog Retires After More than Four Years, Nearly 38 Pints
Certified veterinary technician] Abby Jones attends to Rueben, an eight-year-old Labrador retriever who has given 37.6 pints of blood during his four and a half years as a donor to the UW Veterinary...
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Donor-Supported Remodeling Project Creates New Waiting and Exam Rooms for...
Generous donations funded a remodeling project at the UW Veterinary Care Small Animal Hospital, which included the creation of a small, dedicated waiting room for cats and small exotic pets and two...
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UWVC Selects Vet Tech Award Winners during National Week of Recognition
Each year during National Veterinary Technician Week, certified veterinary technicians at UW Veterinary Care select two of their own to receive awards for their service. This year’s winners are Rubi...
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Top 10 Signs of Cancer in Dogs
Pierre, a 12-year-old French Poodle who serves as a therapy dog for passengers at the Dane County Regional Airport, achieved an excellent prognosis after his cancer was detected early during an annual...
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Dentistry and Oral Surgery Team Earns Honors at Veterinary Dental Forum
Faculty and staff from UW Veterinary Care’s Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service received multiple awards and honors at this year’s Veterinary Dental Forum, held on Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2015, in Monterey,...
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