|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4-Year-Old Entlebucher Lost Both Eyes to Glaucoma, but …
Finn Still Loves to Fetch
|
|
Watching Finn and Luka, two beautiful and energetic Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, play fetch in their backyard in Texas, you likely would not notice that one of them relies on auditory and tactile cues to chase and find tennis ball. Finn does this because, at just four years of age, he has lost both eyes to glaucoma.
Across the country at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Gillian McLellan prepares slides for analysis as part of an ongoing clinical study, Genetic Basis of Glaucoma in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs. Over the past five years, Dr. McLellan, along with Dr. Peter Muir, has led a team of researchers working to detect genetic associations and causal variants that predict the development of glaucoma in this breed. The end goal is to develop a genetic test that will lessen the occurrence of this very painful and rapidly blinding disease in thousands of dogs.
And back down in a different part of the Lone Star state, Christena Stephens fields a stream of emails and text messages as she strives to fulfill one of her primary duties as president of the National Entlebucher Mountain Dog Association (NEMDA): to connect Entlebucher owners to the organization, to each other and to Dr. McLellan.
|
|
|
|
|
SVM North Features Expanded and
Enhanced Emergency Services
|
|
With the opening of the first floor of SVM North in June, many of our hospital service areas have expanded spaces that have helped streamline, enhance and improve how we serve our patients and the people who love them.
Our BerbeeWalsh Emergency Services department is one such space, with an expanded footprint that allows us to provide simultaneous care to more animals at one time – and to deliver it within a dedicated area. In the past, some animals had to be transferred to the critical care unit to be treated, but our new facility offers designated areas for various levels of care – from emergency to isolation to critical to intermediate – which helps streamline staffing and provides safer and more comfortable care for animals based on condition and need.
Highlights of our new Emergency Services space include:
- An entrance solely for emergencies allows clients with emergently sick patients to have dedicated parking spaces and expedited check in so patients can receive care more quickly. In addition, triage and treatment space closer to the entrance also helps decrease response and treatment time.
- Dedicated space to temporarily house cats that is separate from dogs, which reduces the stress of an emergency visit.
- A separate treatment area for patients who require sedation.
- More room for simultaneous triage and stabilization of multiple pets.
“With the expanded footprint, we can provide more efficient care to more patients simultaneously,” says Dr. Molly Racette, who specializes in emergency and critical care at UWVC. “We’ve also been able to streamline how patients enter the ER and where they are triaged and treated so we can ensure they receive life-saving care as quickly as possible and with the least amount of added stress.”
As always, we will continue to provide life-saving therapies for acutely ill patients including oxygen supplementation (including high flow nasal oxygen); IV fluid and electrolyte therapy; blood transfusions; wound care; removal of abnormal fluid around the heart, lungs or within the abdomen; and continuous monitoring of vital parameters such as heart rate/rhythm, oxygenation, temperature and blood pressure. And, as in the past, we recommend referring veterinarians and clients call ahead to ensure we are able to provide the care a pet needs and to help us prepare for the pet’s arrival.
|
|
|
|
|
We Appreciate Your Patience as SVM South Renovations Begin
|
|
In preparation for SVM South renovations, all small animal services other than Oncology and Special Species will use the reception at SVM North at 515 Easterday Lane (note this address should be used for Emergency Services, as well). Oncology and Special Species will use the reception in the Cancer Center at 2015 Linden Drive.
Clients arriving for pharmacy refills/medication pick up should check in at 515 Easterday Lane. We appreciate your patience while our team members assist in getting your prescriptions. Pharmacy pick up hours remain the same: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
|
|
|
The photo above shows the former SVM South reception and waiting area, which welcomed thousands of beloved pets and their people for many years, before renovations began on the space in earnest. We look forward to expanding, enhancing and improving these spaces in the coming months and appreciate your patience! We also extend our thanks to our dedicated facilities, IT and construction teams for their hard work in making this transition possible.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Clinical Study: French Bulldogs
|
|
UW Veterinary Care’s Neurology department is seeking neurologically normal French Bulldogs to participate in a new study evaluating French Bulldogs’ structural conformation and potential underlying neurologic impacts. We will be performing neurologic exams, physical exam, x-rays of the spine and pressure testing on those enrolled.
Dogs must be purebred French Bulldogs to qualify and be physically healthy, neurologically normal with no history of neurologic disease and not currently on any medications.
Benefits of participation include:
Free physical exam with an updated weight performed
Free neurologic exam performed by a neurology resident and board certified veterinary neurologist
Free bloodwork (Complete Blood Count and Chemistry panel)
Free X-rays of the spine
|
Top Preventive Health Care Tips for Pets!
|
Dr. Amy Nichelason serves as an “Ask the Expert” for MarketWatch Guides. They recently addressed preventive health care for pets and asked, “What preventative care measures can pet owners take to help their pets live longer and healthier lives?”
Dr. Nichelason said she normally breaks down the main preventative measures into the following categories: 1) nutrition, 2) behavior & socialization, 3) dental care and 4) preventatives & vaccines.
Read what she has to say about each of these categories here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Highlights from your social media mentions of UW Veterinary Care
and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine
|
|
|
|
|
I have some very EXCITING and MONUMENTAL news to share!!! Today was my final appointment for my 18 month oncology monitoring/check-up appointment and there are no signs of tumor recurrence and my chest x-rays look wonderful with no evidence of metastasis!!! ...
I can’t expressed how thankful I am for all the care I’ve received along the way from @peaceofmindvet, @aercmn Oncology, and @uwvetmed.
|
|
We are at the whitecoats today and we are fewmin’ mad. We don’t even like treats anymore. #specialspecies #pumpkinandpatch
|
|
|
|
|
