March 2016
Compassionate Care
A Newsletter for Clients and Animal Lovers
School, Clinic Help Fund Protective Vest for UWPD K9
March 13 is National K9 Veterans Day, which honors all military and working dogs for their service -- including dogs like Odin, a K9 with the UW-Madison Police Department. Thanks to donations from students, staff, and faculty at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care, Odin can now do his dangerous job with the added protection of a special knife- and bullet-proof vest. Read more.
Pet Tip: Poison Prevention
 
March 20-26 is Poison Prevention Week. Did you know that some common foods that you might even grow in your garden can be deadly to cats and dogs? For example, onions contain n-propyl disulfide, which can destroy your cat's or dog's red blood cells. Grapes and raisins can also be dangerous; although the exact toxin these fruits contain has not yet been identified, it can kill kidney cells in your pet.

If you suspect that your pet has ingested any of these foods, call your veterinarian right away, or contact our Emergency and Critical Care Service, which is available 24/7 to help you and your pets. In the event of an emergency, call 800-386-8684. 
Dogs with Liver Disease Needed
 
Our Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is seeking dogs with liver disease to participate in two clinical trials. One study is investigating biomarkers (signs in the blood) as a way to predict the level of liver damage, which could lead to an effective tool for monitoring treatment response. The other study is examining the role of oxidative stress (cellular damage due to free radicals) in liver disease, the goal being to test the usefulness of antioxidants as treatment. Study participants receive special pricing for the cost of a liver biopsy, and dogs with liver disease may benefit from antioxidant treatment. More.  
 
Learn more about other clinical trials.

Featured Service: Small Animal Internal Medicine
 
Featuring four board-certified specialists, two additional faculty, four residents, and five certified veterinary technicians, the Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) Service at UW Veterinary Care can quickly diagnose and treat a multitude of problems, no matter how complex.

The SAIM team's expertise covers a wide range, including gastroenterology (for stomach and intestinal problems), endocrinology (for hormonal imbalances), hematology (for blood disorders), nasal and respiratory disease (breathing issues), infectious diseases, and disease of the liver, kidneys, and urinary tract. With in-house advanced diagnostics, a 24-hour care facility, and Wisconsin's only continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) unit for patients with severe kidney injury, you can count on the SAIM team to leave no stone unturned in helping your pet. Learn more.
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