January 2016
Compassionate Care
A Newsletter for Clients and Animal Lovers
Orthopaedic Innovation Heals Training Retriever
January is National Train Your Dog Month, and in honor of this observance, we pulled a story from our archives that features one of the best-trained canines to trot through our clinic doors. Diva, a Duck-Tolling Retriever training dog, came to us with a nasty Achilles tendon injury that put her out of commission. Find out how our orthopaedic experts got her back to work. You can also watch a video of Diva's repertoire of tricks.
Pet Tip: Missing the Litterbox
 
Eliminating outside of the litterbox is a common feline problem. Sometimes the cause is behavioral: a cat is marking territory in reaction to stress or conflict in the household or to attract an owner's attention. Other times the cause is medical, indicating a serious problem that needs to be addressed, such as an infection, bladder stone, urine production problem, or intestinal discomfort. If your cat is having a problem with eliminating outside of the litterbox, it is recommended that you have them evaluated by your veterinarian.
Open Clinical Trial in Oncology
 
The UW Veterinary Care Oncology Service is looking for cats with a confirmed diagnosis of new or recurrent cancer to participate in a clinical trial of the drug Palladia (i.e., toceranib phosphate). Previous studies have shown that this drug can reverse resistance to doxorubicin (a commonly used anticancer drug). The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety and maximum tolerated dose of combination toceranib and doxorubicin in cats with naturally occurring cancer. Most costs are covered for study participants. Learn more.
Featured Service: Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
 
Our nationally recognized orthopaedic surgery specialists use the most advanced techniques to treat arthritis, fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, and many other ailments related to bones and joints. The orthopaedic team includes four faculty, three of whom are board certified in their specialty, and five residents, all supported by three certified veterinary technicians in the surgery ward and five in the operating rooms. The team's wide range of procedures includes treatment of cruciate ligament rupture in dogs, complicated fracture repair, and total hip replacement, among many others. Learn more.
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