June 2016
Compassionate Care
A Newsletter for Clients and Animal Lovers
Complex Surgery Leads to Shelter Cat's Adoption
In honor of Adopt-a-Cat Month, we bring you the tale of Maeve, a one-year-old domestic shorthair shelter cat. On a long road to adoption, she had help from students, a surgeon, and a certified veterinary technician at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission. Learn more. 
Pet Tip: Heat Stroke in Horses
 
You already know to take it easy on your horse in the heat of summer. But did you know that heat stroke can strike even a horse that's just relaxing in the pasture?
Watch for signs like weakness, loss of appetite, rapid breathing and pulse, and dehydration. If you're worried, move your horse to the shade, sponge him with cool water to lower his temperature, and call your veterinarian.

If needed, experts at the UW Veterinary Care Morrie Waud Large Animal Hospital can be reached at 800-386-8684. 
Liver Disease Studies
 
The Internal Medicine Service has two ongoing studies aimed at developing less invasive ways to test for liver disease in dogs. If your canine has been diagnosed with liver disease, he or she may be eligible for enrollment in one or both of these studies.

UW Veterinary Care can offer a liver biopsy package at a discounted price for clients with participating pets. More.  
 
Learn more about other clinical trials.

 Featured Service: On-site Pharmacy

UW Veterinary Care is the only veterinary medical hospital in Wisconsin with a licensed pharmacy. Staffed by three full-time pharmacists and four full-time pharmacy technicians, our pharmacy fills prescriptions for clients, including inpatient and outpatient orders for all small and large animal patients of the hospital.
 
Our pharmacy experts have access to the latest advancements and treatment approaches and can answer your medication-related questions. They also compound individualized formulations for specialized flavoring, concentrations, or other variations to make medication administration easier. Learn more.
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