February 2024
Petco Cancer Treatment Fund Helps Coco and Her Owner Overcome Illness Together

When Nicolette Kametas-Dykes was being treated for a rare brain infection and benign brain tumor last spring, her beloved dog Coco never left her side, providing her with constant companionship during one of the darkest times in her life. So when Coco received her own diagnosis of Oral Squamous Cell carcinoma just a few months later, Nicolette and her husband, Rob, knew they were going to do everything they could to return the favor.
PET TIPS AND CLINICAL STUDIES
Warning Signs of Cancer in Pets

One of the hardest things about owning a pet is trying to determine if your pet simply isn't feeling well or if they're dealing with a far more serious illness, like cancer. And since animals obviously can't tell us how they're feeling, it's up to us to recognize the behavioral and physical signs that might indicate that a call or trip to the veterinarian is in order.

Cancer is one of the most common problems in companion animals and an early diagnosis provides a better chance for long-term control. Do you know the possible signs of cancer in cats and dogs?
Recruiting Cats with Large Cell Lymphoma

UW Veterinary Care is recruiting cats diagnosed with large cell lymphoma for a clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of a new drug for this difficult-to-treat form of cancer.

Pevonedistat is a targeted injectable therapy that has shown promise in pre-clinical studies in dogs and has also been studied in human lymphoma patients with minimal toxicities. 

Large cell lymphoma is an aggressive form of cancer with a poor prognosis, with many cats living less than 60 days after diagnosis without treatment.
Featured Service: CLINICAL STUDIES
UW Veterinary Care's expert clinicians are dedicated to raising the standard of care by using the latest technologies, while performing research to advance veterinary and human medicine.

Veterinary clinical studies, also known as clinical trials or clinical research, involve researching new medications, treatments, tests, or devices to determine if they improve the health and well-being of our patients. Past clinical studies at UW have led to the development of new treatments for cancer, orthopedic conditions, and fungal disease in cats, to name a few.

Participation in veterinary clinical studies is voluntary. All studies have specific criteria regarding species, diagnosis, current medications, etc. No pet is enrolled in a study without the full understanding and permission of the owner.
Available Clinical Studies (as of February 2024)

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Highlights from your social media mentions of UW Veterinary Care
and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
Honored to be able to donate blood to dogs in need at @uwvetmed today. Last year, our blood went to 12 different dogs!

Little bit of a scare with my love, but after switching meds and a battery of tests, she got the all clear. Thankful as ever to @uwvetmed for the wonderful care they give to my Willowbean. ♥️

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