September 2016
Compassionate Care
A Newsletter for Clients and Animal Lovers
Introducing Our New Residents and Interns
Each year, UW Veterinary Care welcomes a new group of residents and interns -- graduate veterinarians who come here to learn from our exceptional specialists while providing top-notch clinical care and services. These individuals -- like Grayson Doss, a third-year zoological medicine resident who is pictured above working with a leopard gecko -- are the best and brightest and bring tremendous value to the animals they treat. Meet our new residents and interns.
Pet Tip: Less Stress for Cats
 
You can help make visits to the veterinarian less stressful for your feline friend. Often, stress begins with attempts to catch your cat and place him in his carrier. Try acclimating him to his carrier to make this step easier.

At home, keep the carrier in a place where your cat spends time. Place a familiar soft blanket or bed in the carrier, as well as treats, a toy, or catnip. Hopefully, he will begin venturing into the carrier on his own and feel less fearful of the carrier for trips away from home.
Canine Liver Disease Studies
 
The Small Animal 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 studies.
Featured Service: Pathology

UW Veterinary care has full-service anatomic and clinical pathology laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment right in the building, giving our pathologists and clinicians the ability to quickly study and diagnose a wide range of conditions on site. When you need answers about your pet's health, you can count on the fastest, most comprehensive diagnostic tests. The veterinarians and technicians who make up our laboratory and pathology service specialize in these diagnostic areas, and they are a vital part of our team. Learn more. 
Memorial and Honor Gifts

Sept. 11, 2016 is National Pet Memorial Day, when pet owners honor their pets -- past and present -- and think about and share with others the important role that pets play in their lives. At the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and UW Veterinary Care, we understand that pets -- and people -- make a meaningful difference in our lives. We offer several ways to recognize that impact while making a gift in support of animal health with cards, bricks, tiles, and other naming opportunities. Learn more.
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