February 2026
Watch: UW Vet Med, by the numbers
Here at UW Vet Med, we love data. From informing discoveries in our research laboratories to caring for patients in our state-of-the-art teaching hospital to educating the next generation of veterinarians and scientists, information and analytics underscore everything we do. Learn more about the numbers behind UW Vet Med and help us celebrate Love Data Week by checking out the video below.
Wanted: Dogs with atrial fibrillation for clinical study
February is National Heart Month, and UW Veterinary Care Clinical Studies is seeking participants for a study measuring the effectiveness of PetPace smart collars at accurately measuring heart rate in dogs with atrial fibrillation (A Fib).

A Fib is a rapid, irregular heart rhythm which is often managed with heart rate control medications in dogs. The study seeks to determine if the smart collars can make A Fib management more accessible and affordable for pet owners.

Participating dogs will have an initial visit with UW Veterinary Care's Cardiology Service, and they will go home with a Holter monitor and a smart collar to wear for a day. Some participants may be asked to return for an optional recheck visit if they are started on medications to lower the heart rate. 

 To enroll, please fill out this form. Questions? Email cardiology@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Boredom busters: At-home enrichments for your pets
UW Veterinary Care clients are invited to our Client Learning and Lending Center on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn more about at-home enrichment for pets. Participants in this free workshop will hear from our veterinarians about how enrichment supports your pet’s well-being and health, ideas to build your own enrichment toys at home, and the ways in which boredom contributes to common behavior challenges.
UW Veterinary Care's Amy Nichelason (left) demonstrates at-home cat care techniques.

The CLLC is a partner in your pet’s health journey. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, the CLLC empowers UWVC clients to confidently provide at-home care recommended by our expert team members. This means fewer preventable problems, happier pets, and stronger bonds between you and your companion animals.
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In the news
  • Keith Poulsen (’00 DVM’04 PhD’12; Dept. of Medical Sciences; Director, Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) spoke to AVMA News about a recent H5N1 “spillover event” that resulted in the disease being detected in a Wisconsin dairy herd. A spillover event occurs when the virus is transmitted by wildlife to dairy cows.
  • Freya Mowat (Dept. of Surgical Sciences) recently spoke with The New York Times about canine preferences when watching TV. “Dogs like to watch dogs, just like humans like to watch humans,” Mowat explains.
  • Douglas DeBoer (Dept. of Medical Sciences) spoke with The Farmer's Dog Digest about best practices for keeping your dog's skin healthy. "Diet and grooming" are the keys to healthy skin for your beloved canine, he says.
Social animals
“A long day of travel for this girl, but as usual, she handled it like a champ! UW Veterinary Care treated her well! They even let her sit on the furniture! 😉” – GRRoWing Fosters on Facebook
“Today, as I’m getting ready to take Ginger to her vet appointment for an arthritis injection, I’m feeling deeply grateful that her challenges are old-age problems. …

But none of this would have been possible without the expert care, skill, and compassion of the veterinary team who treated her. They gave Ginger a chance when the future was uncertain, and I will always be grateful for that.

Thank you to her doctors, nurses and all staff at UW Veterinary Care for the love, dedication, and care you gave to my girl.” – Kelly Sloan on Facebook
 
 
 
 
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