February 2020
baby bird at Dane County Humane Society Wildlife Center
COMFORT AND CARE FOR INJURED, ORPHANED WILDLIFE
February 22 marks National Wildlife Day, helping to raise awareness of the plight of wild animals and acknowledge conservation efforts underway. On a local level, did you know that UW Veterinary Care's Special Species Service provides medical care to injured and orphaned wild animals -- nearly 4,000 animals annually -- at Dane County Humane Society's Wildlife Center? "We've improved our veterinary care dramatically through this program," says Erin Lemley, DCHS's wildlife rehabilitation coordinator. 

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Pet Tips and Clinical Studies
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CORONAVIRUS QUESTIONS
Should people be worried about their dogs becoming infected with the new coronavirus? Kristen Bernard, a professor in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, recently spoke with several news outlets, including Mic, about this and other public health concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus that first emerged in Wuhan, China, in December. Bernard is one of several SVM scientists addressing questions about the virus and leading efforts to understand and thwart it. Results of the work could be used to help develop treatments and vaccines to protect people against infection.
 

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DOGS WITH CHRONIC GI SYMPTOMS
The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is  recruiting canine patients  with chronic vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite and weight loss to investigate whether or not patients need to be fasted for a commonly recommended test in dogs with these symptoms. Removing or reducing fasting requirements will result in decreased patient stress, as well as reduction of challenges for owners and clinicians.  Any adult medium-to-large breed dog experiencing the above-noted symptoms is eligible. All dogs must be current patients of UW Veterinary Care and be first evaluated by a veterinarian.

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Cardiology
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February is American Heart Month, raising greater awareness about heart health. At UW Veterinary Care, our cardiology experts take the confusion out of navigating 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 cardiac specialists, on-site diagnostics and state-of-the-art equipment to detect and monitor cardiac and cardiovascular issues ensure that stress is minimized and convenience is optimized 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.
  
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