Pets & Insects

Tiptoe through the tulips…but…beware of the bees! Bees and other flying critters don't want to share the sweet aroma of spring as it blooms in your garden. Watch your pets while they are outside, because they might be getting up close and personal with a bee or other insects which may result in a nasty sting. We want your pets to enjoy their frolic through the flowers.

Your dog's favorite toy doesn't have to be thrown away when it's dirty. Make sure that the toy is still safe to play with and then try cleaning it. Never use bleach or harsh cleaning chemicals. If the toy has a foul smell or does not get clean after washing, it IS time to throw away. Nylon and rubber toys can be cleaned by hand with soap and water and can even go in your dishwasher for cleaning, but run them through on the hot cycle with no detergent. Softer toys, like ropes, can become breeding grounds for bacteria, so consider sanitizing them by wetting the toy and microwaving it for a full minute. For stuffed animal toys, try throwing them in the washing machine when they are dirty. Throw away any toys with dangling parts, stuffed animal eyes, etc. and any toys that your pet is actually eating...unless it is a treat toy, your dog should not be eating it.

Pet Friendly Treat Recipe

1

MASH banana

STIR WITH peanut butter - stir in wheat germ - throw in the 1/4 c. chopped peanuts

Make sure items are mixed up well.

2

CHILL for one hour.

3

PLACE in container serving size, or ice cube tray, and store in freezer until ready to serve.

Alumni Reception for Graduates of University of WI Veterinary school

In June, Dr. Julie attended an alumni reception at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. The reception was for all alumni but emphasized the classes of 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007 (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years ago). She was able to see some of her classmates that she had not seen in many years.

The reception included a picnic and tours of the school and the veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

The veterinary school/hospital has had several improvements since Dr. Julie's graduation in 1992. Most notable was the imaging services now offered. They now have a Radiation Therapy Clinic which offers TomoTherapy—a state-of-the-art cancer treatment. This is the first veterinary (teaching) facility in the world to offer this type of therapy. TomoTherapy is used to treat solitary cancers, mainly nasal tumors, oral melanomas, mast cell tumors, anal gland tumors, and brain tumors. The school also has magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that can even be used on horses and cattle. We should feel lucky to be so close to, perhaps, the best small animal oncology service in the country.

The school/hospital has also enhanced their emergency service so now they are a full service emergency care, 24/7 facility. Only about 1 hour from Waupun, UW Veterinary Care (the hospital part) is a great resource for referral specialty care and emergency care.

For more information you may go to http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu