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We hate to turn anyone away, and while we do see walk-ins in our emergency room, we unfortunately had to let this client know that we don’t treat exotic animals at MVS at this time. Fortunately, upon quick triage they seem fine and were simply here to say ‘hi’. 🙃

🩸 Our Heroes Deserve the Best – Thanks to Hil

🩸 Our Heroes Deserve the Best – Thanks to Hill’s! 🐾

At Madison Veterinary Specialists, our blood donors—both canine and feline—are true heroes, and we believe their life-saving contributions deserve something special. That’s why we’ve partnered with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to reward them with delicious treats after every donation! 🐶🐱💕

Whether it’s Fruity Crunchy Snacks, Metabolic Treats, or savory Flexi-Stix, Hill’s helps us say “thank you” with something tasty and tail-waggingly good. 🎁

📣 We’re currently accepting applications for new canine blood donors!

If your dog is:
✅ Friendly and calm
✅ Between 1–7 years old
✅ Over 50 lbs
✅ Up to date on vaccinations
✅ Healthy and eager to help…

…they may be a perfect fit for our blood donor program!

🐱 Feline friends make incredible donors too! While we are not currently onboarding new cat donors, you’re welcome to submit an application to join our waiting list. We’ll be in touch if a spot becomes available.

📩 Apply now: https://www.mvsvets.com/our-services/blood-bank/
💌 Questions? Email us at bloodbank@mvsvets.com—we’re happy to help.

Let your pet be a hero—and get rewarded for it! ❤️

#MVSBloodBank #HillsPetNutrition #DogDonorsSaveLives #CatDonorsToo #MVSvets #VeterinaryHeroes #Hillspartner #BloodDonorPets #LifeSavingTreats

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Zimmer the Cat 💙 Say h

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Zimmer the Cat 💙

Say hello to Zimmer, a remarkable feline friend who first came to our Neurology team at MVS about a year and a half ago after experiencing a seizure. On top of that, he was also battling inflammatory bowel disease—but Zimmer is a fighter through and through. 💪🐱

With the help of prednisolone and phenobarbital, along with a whole lot of love from his incredibly devoted owner, Zimmer made wonderful progress. The bond they share is truly something special—and yes, Zimmer knows a few tricks, including an adorable high five (video proof available and it’s everything 😻🖐).

Today we’re taking a moment to celebrate his journey, his resilience, and the deep love between him and his human. Watching them together is a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. 💞

Let’s give Zimmer a virtual high five for being such a brave, sweet soul!

After 11 days in the hospital battling a serious i

After 11 days in the hospital battling a serious illness, Mandy is finally celebrating normal platelets! 💪

She was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP)—a condition where the immune system destroys its own platelets, causing severe bruising and bleeding. In Mandy’s case, it was a primary ITP with no known cause.

Her recovery wasn’t easy. Mandy had a complicated response to therapy, requiring three blood transfusions while waiting for immunosuppressants to take effect. She also received a dose of vincristine — a medication often used in chemotherapy, which can help boost platelet counts and has some immunosuppressive benefits at lower doses.

While her journey is far from over—with a long, slow medication taper ahead over the next 6+ months—we’re incredibly hopeful for continued control of her disease.

✨ Keep being your sassy, strong self, Mandy—we’re cheering you on every step of the way! 💜🐾

Rizzo is an adorable Chihuahua mix who has a long

Rizzo is an adorable Chihuahua mix who has a long history here with our internal medicine team. She initially came in to our ER a year ago for difficulty breathing and lethargy and it was found that she was extremely anemic. Rizzo was diagnosed with an immune disease called IMHA, and so began her long fight. With dedication from her family and the IM team, she is now in remission from her illness and is off all medications. This process can be tedious and difficult, as immunosuppressive medications can come with many negative side effects as well as stress when it comes time to decrease them. But, Rizzo is a fighter and she’s doing great! We’re so happy for her and her family. ❤️🐾

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Roxie wanted mom’s support for her photo, but she doesn’t need it to get around anymore after her surgery with Dr. Lau! 🙌🏼

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Ope, not the ‘pucker up’ we wanted for the photoshoot, Tito. 🤭

➡️ Much better. That’s the goofy face we love. This sweet guy came into the ER paralyzed a few weeks ago. After emergency spinal surgery for IVDD, he showed off by walking in for his two-week recheck. ♥️🐾

Ember first came to the MVS Emergency Service in O

Ember first came to the MVS Emergency Service in October 2024 and was later transferred to our Internal Medicine team. She was diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)—both associated with an Anaplasma infection identified on bloodwork. This infection is transmitted by ticks, something we unfortunately have been seeing year-round in Wisconsin.

🩸 IMHA occurs when the immune system mistakenly destroys red blood cells.
🩸 IMTP happens when the immune system targets platelets instead.
Both conditions can be triggered by infections (like tick-borne diseases), cancer, medications, or even vaccinations—and in some cases, the cause remains unknown.

Immune disease treatment can be long and tricky, often requiring specialized care with an internist. Ember’s treatment involved:
✔️ A 30-day course of Doxycycline to clear the Anaplasma infection
✔️ A carefully tapered regimen of prednisone and cyclosporine to suppress her overactive immune response

We’re thrilled to share that Ember is now off all immunosuppressive medications—and she’s doing great! 🎉

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