Today K9 officer Riko is sporting a new smile. After a growth from an infection caused his rear lower jaw bone to deteriorate and fracture, this stoic German Shepherd from the Grant County Sheriff's Office had surgery at UW Veterinary Care to remove a portion of his jaw. Riko recently had his sutures removed and was cleared to resume eating his usual food -- and favorite treats! He'll have to complete some retraining and rehabilitation before resuming patrols, but he's one step closer to returning to duty. Recognizing the crucial role that police dogs play in law enforcement, UW Veterinary Care is proud to provide credited and discounted services to nearly 50 K9 units across Wisconsin.
To submit a question for consideration, please email oncall@vetmed.wisc.edu. If your query is selected, one of our specialists will provide an answer in the next On Call.
The
Ophthalmology Service is currently recruiting Siberian Huskies for a
study of the genetic basis of glaucoma. Past research reveals that the Siberian Husky is one of the more commonly affected breeds of this
painful and rapidly blinding disease, which leads to irreversible loss of sight. This study will harness the power of new canine DNA sequencing tools and technologies to try to identify the genetic mutation (or mutations) that cause glaucoma and, in turn, develop a genetic test for the disease in this breed and possibly other affected breeds.
Spring is in the air and foaling and calving seasons are here. The internal medicine specialists at our Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital can provide routine, emergency and intensive care for foals and calves. Our board-certified team is prepared 24/7 to treat a number of health issues, including infection, limb deformities, prematurity, respiratory disease, heart murmurs, immune deficiencies and more. And our expert team is supported by state-of-the-art treatments and equipment for foals and calves, from plasma transfusions, fluid therapy and postural support to special beds and neonatal stalls with around-the-clock monitoring. Services are available on a referral and non-referral basis for the convenience of patients.
When Ruby, a 3-year-old Springer Spaniel, went blind, her family chose to pair her with a bright-eyed companion named Twiggy. The bond between these now inseparable friends is strong and keeps Ruby active and feeling good again.
We all get by with a little help from our friends, but sometimes our friends need a little help. Please consider honoring the pets in your life with a Pet Week 2018 gift to UW Veterinary Care, where our clinicians and staff give their best for your pets. Your gift, large or small, helps the School of Veterinary Medicine advance the health and well-being of companion animals -- a way to celebrate the pets in our lives and support the school's life-saving mission.
