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Pacemaker Saves Yorkie’s Life…Twice
Jasmine the Yorkshire Terrier recovers after surgery with Dr. Heidi Kellihan, clinical assistant professor of cardiology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. (Photo: Nik Hawkins) More and more...
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Helping Animals that Help People
With his “Please Pet Me” bandanna serving as a friendly invitation, Pierre and his owner, Dana Schreiber, leave a wake of smiles and thank yous among passengers and staff at the Dane County Regional...
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New Canine Flu Vaccine Available for UWVC Primary Care Patients
Simon, a yellow Labrador Retriever mix, undergoes a wellness evaluation at UW Veterinary Care (UWVC). Dogs like Simon can now come to UWVC to get vaccinated for the H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus strain...
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Nuclear Imaging Upgrades Benefit Equine, Small Animal Patients at UW...
Wibby, 16-year-old thoroughbred gelding, undergoes a whole bone body scan, which is now quicker and quieter thanks to upgrades to UW Veterinary Care’s nuclear imaging capabilities. Fourth-year...
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SVM Surgeon, Students Repair Unusual Defect to Make Cat’s Adoption Possible
On a long road to adoption, Maeve, a one-year-old domestic shorthair shelter cat, had help from students, a surgeon, and a certified veterinary technician at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, as...
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Guidelines for Canine and Feline Vaccinations
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. For many, this is a reminder to get a flu shot and make sure the kids are up to date on all of their vaccines. But it’s a good idea to look into your...
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Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
A kiddie pool is a good way for canines to keep cool during the “dogs days,” the hottest days of summer. (Photo: iStock) We’re deep into the dog days of summer, which, coincidentally, can be hard on...
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New Residents and Interns Join UWVC, SVM
Each year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of residents and interns — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists...
View ArticleEastern Equine Encephalitis Update
Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), both from northern Wisconsin, have been diagnosed at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) this week. Questions about testing for or...
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2017 Best of Madison: Vote for UW Veterinary Care!
UW Veterinary Care is proud to be included in Madison Magazine’s 2017 Best of Madison Reader’s Poll, which highlights local businesses throughout Dane County. We would be honored to have your vote for...
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UWVC Names Award Recipients during National Veterinary Technician Week
This year, Oct. 16-22 was reserved for acknowledging the achievements and contributions of veterinary medical technicians nationwide. A veterinary clinic’s smooth and efficient operation relies heavily...
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Breaking New Ground for Groundbreaking Work: SVM Launches ‘Animals Need...
Zeus, an Akita mix puppy, greets Sara Colopy, clinical instructor of small animal surgery, in UW Veterinary Care’s small animal surgery ward as Lindsay Brusda, a certified veterinary technician,...
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When to Avoid Co-sleeping with Pets
Co-sleeping with pets is a personal choice, but there are particular situations in which it’s a good idea for your animal companions to keep “four on the floor,” according to Sandi Sawchuk, primary...
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New Equipment Provides Advanced Care for UWVC Equine Patients
Certified veterinary technician Laura Allen secures a new, portable electrocardiogram (ECG) unit in a surcingle belt strapped to Durango, an equine patient at the UW Veterinary Care Morrie Waud Large...
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Ambassador of Cuteness: Remembering Barley the Teaching Dog
Miranda Braithwaite, DVMx’18, works with Barley to teach about canine anatomy during a lab session Grandparents University in July 2014. (Photo: Nik Hawkins) The first year of veterinary medical school...
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Ask a UW Veterinarian: Tricky Tumors
The question below was featured in the Winter 2016-17 issue of On Call, the magazine for friends of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine. This issue’s expert response comes from Ruthanne Chun, a...
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7,700 Miles: The Journey of Maxi, Mike, and Dao
Maxi’s owners traveled a third of the way around the world — from Hong Kong to Madison, Wis. — to get her the right treatment at UW Veterinary Care. (Photos: Nik Hawkins) How far would you travel for a...
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For the Dogs in Blue
Harlow, a K9 with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, waits patiently during a follow-up examination at UW Veterinary Care. (Photo: Nik Hawkins) If you ask Deputy Jason Behm about his partner,...
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Hooves in the Hands of a Master
Dean Johanningmeir works with equine patient, JJ, inside the UW Veterinary Care Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital. (Photo: Denise Garlow) On Dean Johanningmeier’s first day as the farrier at the UW...
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