April 2018
Yellow lab in e-collar
PREVENTING PET EMERGENCIES
April marks Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a great time for pet owners to refresh their first aid skills and supplies. But beyond being prepared for emergencies, what if you could prevent a crisis before it strikes? Corinne Lawson, an Emergency and Critical Care clinician with UW Veterinary Care, has shared a variety of tips to help keep your dog or cat out of harm's way.


Pet Tips and Clinical Studies
tabby cat with collar and ID
CAN WE SEE SOME ID?
According to an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals study, 80 percent of pet owners believe it is either very or extremely important for animals to wear ID tags, but only 33 percent of these owners report always having ID tags on their pets. National Pet ID Week (April 15-21) provides an important reminder to ensure that your animal companion wears a collar with an ID tag that includes your most up-to-date contact information. And if your pet has a microchip, confirm that the microchip registry has your current contact information on file -- two critical steps to increase the chance you're reunited should your pet get loose or lost.
 

senior dog
CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION
The Oncology Service is currently  recruiting dogs for an age-related debilitation study. Most dogs, regardless of breed, experience some form of age-related debilitation as they get older, with symptoms including confusion, anxiety or restlessness, decreased desire to play, and changes in sleep cycle. This study will evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of RPh201, a novel drug that has been found in preliminary studies to restore some of the cognitive and biological effects of aging. Dogs at least eight years old and deemed cognitively or otherwise age-debilitated may be eligible for the study. Upon completion, clients receive a UW Veterinary Care credit.

Featured Service
Small Animal Critical Care
UW Veterinary Care Critical Care Service
The Critical Care unit at UW Veterinary Care is uniquely prepared to provide around-the-clock monitoring and support to dogs, cats, and other small animals who are critically ill. Whether your beloved companion needs intensive care and continuous monitoring because they are recovering from a major surgical procedure, they have a life-threatening condition, or a serious systemic illness such as pneumonia or cancer, our team is here to provide comprehensive and compassionate care.

Our board-certified veterinary critical care specialists partner with our other specialty veterinarians to create a custom care plan so we can provide the best possible medical attention and support. And with our in-house pharmacy, laboratory and imaging groups, direct access to all medical specialties, and a 24/7 veterinary care team, you can trust that your pet will receive unsurpassed care, right here, right away.
  
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