June 2021
Note: This month, Christopher Snyder, a clinical professor in Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, became the school's new associate dean for clinical affairs and teaching hospital director. He replaces Ruthanne Chun, who served in this role for nearly 11 years and has returned to the faculty as a clinical professor of oncology. Look forward to a story in the summer issue of On Call, to be published in July, introducing Snyder and honoring Chun's legacy of leadership. 
cat with toy
Toys To Keep Cats Happy and Active
Did you know that June is Adopt-A-Cat Month? If you see that as a reason to bring home a feline friend, we can't blame you. And if you need toys for your new or current companions, we have advice. Members of the Primary Care team have shared a range of toy suggestions, as well as items to avoid, to help balance safety with cats' deep desire to stalk, pounce and play.
PET TIPS AND CLINICAL STUDIES
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Protect Yourself and Your Pets

This summer, protect yourself, your family and your pets with the Tick App, and join a team of citizen scientists helping researchers better understand tickborne disease risk. UW School of Veterinary Medicine researchers are part of the collaborative team behind this smartphone app. Like an on-the-go expert, the app includes information on identifying different kinds of ticks, preventing tick exposure and local tick activity levels. And if you encounter a tick on yourself or your pet but aren't sure of the species, you can send a photo to have it identified by experts.
Study of Greyhound Condition

The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is investigating why greyhounds have higher levels of the metabolite homocysteine compared to other dog breeds. This study will help promote better understanding of this unique blood abnormality, which may help treat greyhounds in the future. Any clinically healthy adult greyhound or non-greyhound dog with no recent or chronic illness may be a candidate. Participation includes a clinical history, physical exam, bloodwork and urine sample. Bloodwork results will be made available to you and your veterinarian.
Featured Service
Livestock and Food Animal Medicine
In honor of National Dairy Month, we recognize the many dairy farm families among our clientele and their dedication to producing dairy products. 

At the Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital, we are committed to the health of the dairy industry. Our research programs investigate the major issues facing food animal owners, including stall design, lameness in dairy cows, air hygiene and respiratory health, heat stress and food safety. Supported by this research, our expert team is equipped to deliver the most innovative treatments available and address a variety of medical, surgical and reproductive problems in livestock, from routine issues to more serious health conditions. 
SOCIAL ANIMALS
Highlights from your social media mentions of UW Veterinary Care
and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
pbaum3570
Apollo is home after his stay @uwmadison vet clinic. Doc Barrett and everyone @ #uwveterinarycare was awesome!!!!
shelley.blondeau
Patsy's in jail! Just kidding, it's the vet because she threw up suspicious stuff. UW got her RIGHT in πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ
deedldee
This guy is in the hospital for a second try at a quick procedure. Hopefully he will cooperate today! ... He’s getting the best care at #uwvetmed πŸ’β€οΈπŸ‘©β€βš•β€ 
avae.eventing
Pony has been at the hospital for a few hours and is already being treated like royalty!
jrnoethe
And just like that, 10 radiation treatments are complete! So grateful to UW Veterinary Care and the wonderful staff in the Oncology/Radiation departments. You are all exactly where you should be! Couldn’t have asked for better care for Bella! ❀️
Demi McAlpin
Our Miss Raven is 3 weeks post-surgery and she is officially back to running the house like the diva she is! Staples and stiches were removed last week and all has healed well! Her chances were 50/50...and lucky for us she battled through it with 4 scars to prove it!