May 2026
Two Gracies, two patient success stories
Different dogs. Different diagnoses. A common thread of courage and care. Gracie, a devoted therapy dog, faced a life‑threatening fungal infection. Meanwhile, Gracie, a senior cocker spaniel, battled painful end‑stage ear disease. Both patients found hope through specialized care at UW Veterinary Care. Their journeys highlight innovation, teamwork, and the powerful bond between pets, families, and our veterinary medical professionals.
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Thank you for your support during Pet Week 2026!
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Your Pet Week contribution to the UW School of Veterinary Medicine celebrates the animals who rule our hearts and shape our lives, and advances our work to improve health and wellbeing for pets and the people who love them. Your gift supports:

  • Groundbreaking clinical research and discoveries that improve diagnostic and treatment options for both animals and humans — helping save lives.
  • Exceptional training for the veterinarians and scientists of tomorrow, ensuring expert care for generations of pets, wildlife, and livestock.
  • Unmatched, unwavering compassionate care — in more than 20 specialty service areas — for nearly 30,000 patient visits each year at UW Veterinary Care.
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Wanted: Dogs for cancer blood test research study
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UW Veterinary Care Clinical Studies is seeking dogs to participate in an ongoing study evaluating a new blood test designed to detect cancer from DNA fragments in the bloodstream. Every participating dog helps advance early cancer detection for dogs.

Dogs weighing 10 kg (22 lbs) or more, of any age and health status, are eligible to participate. They do not need to be current patients of UW Veterinary Care. Participation involves a single blood draw. The screening test — intended as a screening tool and not a definitive diagnosis — is offered at no cost.

Test results are typically available within three weeks and will be sent directly to the dog’s primary veterinarian, who may consult with the UW Veterinary Care team to help interpret the findings.

Questions or want to enroll your dog? Email cancerbt@vetmed.wisc.edu.
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In the news
  • Starr Cameron (MS’21; Dept. of Medical Sciences) recently spoke with the Mid-West Farm Report about the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s (SVM) clinical studies and commitment to translation research, which help improve both animal and human health. List to the interview here. 
  • Research led by Tony Goldberg (Dept. of Pathobiological Sciences) was cited in a recent Scientific American story examining the decline of America’s freshwater mussels.
  • Freya Mowat (Dept. of Surgical Sciences) recently spoke with the UK’s TalkTV about her research digging into what dogs like to watch on TV.
  • An exhibit put on by SVM faculty members Masatoshi Suzuki (Dept. of Comparative Biosciences), Jessica Rippe (DVM’18; Dept. of Comparative Biosciences), and McLean Gunderson (’97; Dept. of Comparative Biosciences) was recently featured in a recap from The Daily Cardinal of UW-Madison’s second-annual Weird Science Fair.
Social animals
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“Today is the day that Patty is off pain meds and antibiotics after her spay procedure. She will also be let out from stall rest and I’m sure she will immediately run to go eat goat snacks. … 

I also want to thank EVERYONE for the support since Patty arrived here eleven months ago. These expenses are huge and I’m so grateful that so many of my fellow humans see value in these animals and the work I do here. The positive and supportive cheerleading is also more meaningful than I can articulate!❤️” – Mayville Farm on Facebook
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“After months of waiting, our sweet boy finally made it to see the eye doctor today. He was very brave and made sure to bring along his emotional support bug. … 

We also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who bought t shirts, participated in the basket raffle, and donated directly toward his care. Your support made this possible.

Shout out to all the veterinary staff who made this possible.” – Neenah Animal Shelter on Facebook
 
 
 
 
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