October 2023
Don't let Halloween be scary for your pets 
Halloween can present more than its fair share of potentially scary situations for our companion animals, but following some basic guidelines will go a long way toward making the holiday more fun than frightening for both you and your pets.
PET TIPS AND CLINICAL STUDIES
How to choose a pet that's
right for you

Getting a new pet is always an exciting time, but finding the right kind of pet can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many great resources that exist to help you sort out what kind of pet, big or small, might be the best fit for you and your family. 

In the following video, Stephanie Koester, assistant director of the UW Shelter Medicine Program, shares a few questions you can ask yourself that will help you choose the pet that's right for your family, your home and your lifestyle.
Clinical Study: Oral melanoma


We are currently enrolling dogs who've been diagnosed with Stage III oral melanoma for a study evaluating the clinical effectiveness of a new investigational drug. Eligible dogs will be randomized to receive the investigational drug or placebo once every 2 weeks for 168 days.

Melanoma is the most common oral malignant tumor found in dogs. More details regarding the study and eligibility in the link below.


Celebrating our Staff:
Veterinary Technicians and Pharmacy Team
From left: Abbey Ace, Allie Boland, Abby Jones, and Gina Durham are just a few of our talented certified veterinary technicians.
Pharmacy manager Shelby Williams (above) leads an amazing team of pharmacy professionals at the state's only on-site licensed veterinary pharmacy.
Our talented team of veterinary technicians keep UW Veterinary Care running smoothly, allowing us to provide the highest quality of care possible for your pets. This week is National Veterinary Technician Week, during which we celebrate all the great work they do throughout the year.

Veterinary technicians are a key part of your animal’s expert care team, supporting our veterinarians in the routine, specialty and inpatient care of our patients. UW Veterinary Care’s technicians are certified by the State and complete required continuing education to maintain certification and learn the latest in patient care. They are expertly trained to perform tests, procedures, and treatments as ordered by our veterinarians, compassionately caring for your animal throughout their visit. In addition to Certified Veterinary Technicians, we are proud to also have technicians who are nationally recognized as Veterinary Technician Specialists in their areas of expertise. Along with our broad range of board-certified specialists, these important members of the UW Veterinary Care team provide optimal care for animals of all kinds.
Did you know that UW Veterinary Care is the only veterinary hospital in Wisconsin that houses a licensed pharmacy on site? In honor of National Pharmacy Week, we would like to recognize the entire UW Veterinary Care Pharmacy team for all their hard work and expertise! 

Our pharmacy team plays a crucial part in UWVC's multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Our pharmacy staff, made up of pharmacists, veterinary pharmacy residents, and pharmacy technicians, is responsible for both inpatient, outpatient, and mailout medications on a daily basis. We prepare prescriptions for furry, feathered, and scaled friends of all sizes, including small and large animal patients, as well as exotic patients. They are an integral part of the patient care team from start to finish, providing medication recommendations, screening for drug interactions, compounding individualized dosage forms and flavors, and expertly counseling on potential side effects and administration techniques. They always aim to be a source of help and knowledge for anyone utilizing the service!
SOCIAL ANIMALS
Highlights from your social media mentions of UW Veterinary Care
and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
After staying one week in hospital, my pawrents would take me into the @uwvetmed every other week! At these appointments they would shave down my sides & hook me up to various monitors to see what my little heart was up to. 

-wiscocouchella