Medical, Veterinary Specialists Worked Together for Risky Brain Surgery on a...
Qasai was lucky. The attentiveness of zoo staff, and the work of the Froedtert Hospital doctors who analyzed his MRI and spectroscopy scans, had ensured the brain abscesses were discovered before they...
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Serving Patients by Empowering Practitioners
When Chris Snyder assumed the role of associate dean for clinical affairs and teaching hospital director this June at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), he came full circle on a journey that...
View ArticleMPD Horse Continues To Recover Following Medical Emergency
Cooper was rushed to the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital for colic symptoms on July 19. Veterinarians diagnosed the horse with a displaced colon and he went into emergency surgery. MPD said...
View ArticleMadison Mounted Patrol Horse Recovering From Emergency Surgery
One of the six horses on the Madison Police Department’s Mounted Patrol might be able to come home Friday after an extensive surgery. Cooper was taken to UW Veterinary Hospital on July 19 where he had...
View ArticleMadison Police Patrol Horse Returns Home After More Than Two Weeks at...
Cooper, a 9-year-old Percheron and member of Madison Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit, spent 2½ weeks at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital due to medical issues. On July 19, Cooper...
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2021 New Residents and Interns Join UW Veterinary Care, School of Veterinary...
Each year, the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care welcome a new group of interns and residents — graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists...
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Persisting for Patients Throughout the Pandemic
When your animal feels unwell, it can be unsettling to be apart from your beloved companion. As animal lovers themselves, veterinarians know this all too well. But the COVID-19 pandemic has required...
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For Their Care, Compassion and Expertise, Celebrating Veterinary Technicians
Priscilla Marroquin DVM’21, then a veterinary medical student; certified veterinary technician Niki Albridge; and veterinarian Elizabeth Alvarez, left to right, deliver care to a terrier named China at...
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New Surgical Procedure Saves Parrot
Bogey rests on the arm of Christoph Mans, a clinical associate professor of zoological medicine. Bogey, a 24-year-old umbrella cockatoo, underwent multiple procedures over a span of 16 years for a...
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A Lifetime and Beyond of Giving Back
In 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...
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The Gift of Time and Training
Adam 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....
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Providing Lifesaving Treatments to More Pets
While 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 a cat...
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Making a Difference With Donor Support
Hospital 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...
View ArticleAsk a UW Veterinarian: Help for an Anxiety-Ridden Dog
This 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...
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Safely Celebrating the Holidays with Pets
Pets 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...
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10 Most Memorable Stories of 2021
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....
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Buster Battles Back Against Cancer, With Support From Treatment Fund
By 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 for...
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Companion Animal Fund Grant Program Supports 18 New Studies
Thanks 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...
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Celebrating Squirrels, the Ecosystem’s Greatest Gardeners
As 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...
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Ask a UW Veterinarian: Protecting Pets from Insect Pests
This 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...
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