February 2017
HOW FAR WOULD YOU TRAVEL TO GIVE YOUR DOG A FEW MORE YEARS?
For Mike and Dao Vassilieff, the answer is 7,700 miles, or just under a third of the way around the globe. Their desire to spend as much quality time as possible with their French Bulldog, Maxi, brought them from Hong Kong to Madison, Wis. -- and they would have gone even farther if they had to.

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Pet Tips and Clinical Studies
TOOTH BRUISES
February is Pet Dental Health Month, a reminder that your pet's teeth are vital to their overall health. Keep in mind, if your pet has damaged teeth, they can sometimes bruise, causing them to turn pink, purple, or beige. Teeth have a very limited ability to recover from injuries that cause bruising, and they may be infected. Contact your pet's veterinarian to discuss treatment options.  Our Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service is also available if your veterinarian recommends a referral for more advanced work.
 

EQUINE TENDON STUDIES 
The UW Veterinary Care Large Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service is seeking horses with superficial digital flexor or suspensory ligament problems for a study investigating a new ultrasound technique that aids in the rehabilitation process. 

The Large Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service is also seeking horses with this condition (specifically, degenerative suspensory ligament disease) to investigate genetic heritability.   Learn more.
 
Featured Service
Cardiology
UW Veterinary Care's cardiology experts take the confusion out of navigating complex heart health issues in animals. From heart murmurs and fainting episodes to high blood pressure and heart disease, our veterinary cardiologists are dedicated to guiding you through the best possible treatment plan in a friendly, approachable way.

Our in-house, board-certified cardiac specialists and on-site diagnostics minimize stress and optimize convenience for you and your animal. From the initial exam to testing and evaluation, appointments are typically completed in less than a day. We also accommodate 24/7 emergencies without appointments and monitor seriously ill patients around the clock in our on-site critical care facility.
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WHEN TO BRING YOUR PET TO A VETERINARY MEDICAL CARDIOLOGIST
It's American Heart Month, an annual observance that encourages everyone to focus on heart health. A fit and fully functional heart is just as important for your pets as it is for you, and sometimes expert care is needed. Some of our cardiology specialists spoke with PetMD.com about the different heart conditions in pets and the advantages of seeking treatment from a board-certified veterinary medical cardiologist. Read more.

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