UW Veterinary Care

Happy National Zoo and Aquarium Month! UW School of Veterinary Medicine has been meaningful partnerships with many zoos and aquariums. We're also proud to have alumni that have taken what they’ve learned at UW Vet Med into their fields of work at zoos and aquariums across the country, sharing their knowledge, skills, and talents all over the world.

Happy National Microchipping Month! Microchipping your pet greatly increases the likelihood of your pet being found and reunited with you if lost. If your pet is not microchipped, ask your vet for more information!

See the sweet schnauzer on the UW Health Kids CHAMPs facility dogs’ new patch? That’s Niles Newton Sullivan, beloved dog of the late Dr. Linda Sullivan, a UW School of Veterinary Medicine alumna and faculty member.

Created from Dr. Sullivan’s own artwork, the patch honors her generous estate gift and lasting support for the CHAMPs program (as well as her work starting the Pet Pals program that preceded CHAMPS), which helps provide veterinary medical care for the facility dogs at American Family Children’s Hospital.

As we transition into another Wisconsin summer, potential hazards for your pet could be waiting in your own back yard. UW Veterinary Care is here to help. Dr. Sam Bilko, a UW Vet Med critical care veterinarian and educator, sat down with Wisconsin Public Radio's "The Larry Meiller Show" to share expert advice on keeping your pets safe while navigating the outdoors this summer.

Listen at the link in the comments to learn how you can cultivate a beautiful, pet-friendly yard while keeping common hazards at bay.

Itchy skin, constant scratching, and irritated ears can all be signs of pet allergies.
Join the Client Learning and Lending Center for a free workshop exploring common causes of pet allergies, ways to manage itch at home, and when it’s time to seek veterinary care.
“Scratch That: A Guide to Pet Allergies”
Tuesday, May 26
5:30–6:30 PM
Spaces are limited for this free, in-person class for UW Veterinary Care clients. Register at the link in the comments.