EXPLAINING CRUCIATE RUPTURE, RISK OF SECOND INJURY
Canine cruciate rupture is the most common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs, caused by fiber tearing in the cranial cruciate ligament in the knee. In our most recent Ask a UW Veterinarian column, Peter Muir, board-certified veterinary surgeon and the Melita Grunow Family Professor of Companion Animal Health, responds to a reader question about this complex disease and the probability of a second rupture. Do you have a question about your pet's health?Email us to submit it for consideration for a future column.
UW Veterinary Care is helping the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine to screen dogs for early detection of bladder and prostate cancer. Any clinically healthy American Eskimo dog, beagle, Jack Russell terrier, Scottish terrier, Shetland sheepdog or West Highland white terrier who is at least 6 years of age with no sign of urinary tract infection is eligible.
November marks National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Pet owners should be aware of common warning signs of cancer in animals. These include masses, persistent vomiting, dramatic weight change, sudden lameness, or major changes in appetite and energy.
Should your animal companion develop cancer, UW Veterinary Care's small animal oncology specialists are here to support you and your pet on this journey, bringing together the best cancer expertise and most effective treatments.
This comprehensive approach enables both medical oncology and radiation oncology clinicians to work closely with each other, as well as with surgeons, pathologists and radiologists, to quickly and efficiently determine the best options for each patient.
The holiday season is near and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) has a unique gift for the animal lovers on your list -- one that truly helps those special animal companions in our lives.
Each year, the SVM is pleased to present original artwork for its holiday card fundraiser. This year, "Can't Wait" features the work of Wisconsin artist Birgit Bach. For a suggested $10 donation per card, the SVM will send a card to the recipient of your choice. This heart-warming, full-color card will include a greeting stating that a donation was made to the SVM in the recipient's name and that proceeds will support projects that advance animal health.
New this year, you can place your order online. Order now.
