July 2023
Ask a UW Veterinarian: Canine Cancer Occurrence
Cancer is one of the most common problems in dogs, with an estimated one in every four dogs receiving a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. While there are hundreds of different types of cancers, we understand that the one you care about most is the one that your dog is facing.

Dr. David Vail, a veterinary oncologist and the Barbara A. Suran Chair in Comparative Oncology at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the most prevalent kinds of cancer in dogs and describes why they might be occuring more often than others.
PET TIPS AND CLINICAL STUDIES
Aging or cognitive decline?

As cats age, it’s natural for some of their senses to begin to wane. Trouble hearing, poor eyesight, and loss of balance can all be common effects of aging, but how do you know when those symptoms might suggest something more serious might be going on with your pet?

Dr. Starr Cameron, UW veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon, shares the signs of feline cognitive dysfunction to look for, how the disease is diagnosed, and how it can be treated in this educational video.
Feline Tooth Resorption

We are currently enrolling cats in a clinical study on genetic mutations associated with tooth resorption, a painful and recurrent oral disease that is common in cats. The data collected will be used to develop a genetic test for the condition.

If your cat is 12 years or older, has all of its teeth, and no sign of resorptive lesions, it may qualify to have a free dental cleaning and full mouth radiographs to confirm. If healthy, we will collect a small blood sample while your cat is under anesthesia.
Featured Service: PAIN MANAGEMENT/ACCUPUNCTURE
When your pet is in pain, you want the best veterinary experts on your side to develop the most effective treatment plan possible. Our team of certified veterinary acupuncturists will work with you and your pet to create a tailored plan based on your pet’s unique condition and treatment goals. Research has shown that animals of all species and sizes may benefit from acupuncture for the treatment of pain, whether it is the result of a temporary condition or a long-term chronic ailment.
SOCIAL ANIMALS
Highlights from your social media mentions of UW Veterinary Care
and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
We changed the cake from Happy Gotcha Day to Happy Grad Day because I graduated from the UW Veterinary Care’s 20-day radiation program this month for prostatic carcinoma. I did it!! I was a very brave & a very good boy! GO ME! GO BADGERS!

-Dan the Man