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The (Very Very Weird) Reasons Cat Lick People
Source: The Science Focus Cats are renowned for their licking behavior, spending a significant portion of their waking hours grooming themselves. While licking serves various purposes for felines, including social bonding, the reasons behind why they lick humans...
Caring For Dehydrated Calves
Source: KSAL.com The Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute emphasizes the importance of fluid intake for beef cattle suffering from gastrointestinal viruses, particularly scours affecting young calves. This condition, characterized by severe diarrhea leading...
Tyler Animal Clinic Shines Light on Impact of Dental Health on Pets’ Life Span
Source: KLTV The American Veterinary Medical Association warns that 70-80% of pets develop dental diseases by age three, often overlooked by owners. Dr. Seth Shirey, of Rose City Animal Clinic, stresses the significance of dental health, citing its gradual onset and...
Alaska’s First Veterinary Technician Degree Program is Coming to Mat-Su
Source: Anchorage Daily News Mat-Su College is launching Alaska's first Veterinary technician degree program to address the state's shortage of animal care workers. Scheduled to begin in September, the program aims to fill the gap in Veterinary technicians, a critical...
Veterinarians Remove Gear Shift Knob from Snake’s Stomach
Source: UPI Veterinarians in Maryland recently performed surgery on a rat snake after it swallowed a gear shift knob, mistaking it for food. The snake was brought to the Second Chance Wildlife Center with an unidentified object in its stomach. This situation isn't...
Miniature Dachshund Pup with a Broken Heart Saved After World-Leading Surgery
Source: Halifax Courier Little Lola, a miniature Dachshund, faced a critical situation at just 10 weeks old, suffering from heart failure due to a birth defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Rushed to Paragon Veterinary Referrals in Wakefield, she underwent...
Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages is Essential to Maintaining Animal and Public Health
Source: The Hill Veterinarians have a crucial role in safeguarding the domestic and global food supply and ensuring the health and welfare of farm animals. However, rural communities face shortages of these veterinarians, endangering food security and animal welfare....
Research Finds Dachshunds Suffer More Herniated Discs
Source: VetSurgeon.org Research conducted at two CVS referral hospitals compared the incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) between Dachshunds and Basset Hounds. The study retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 188 Basset Hounds and 270...
Elanco Announces Sale of Aqua Business to Merck Animal Health for $1.3B
Source: Pet Age Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has agreed to sell its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for approximately $1.3 billion in cash, roughly 7.4 times the estimated 2023 revenue of the Elanco aqua business. This strategic move aims to allow Elanco to...
Paws and Profits: Spotlighting Veterinary Business Achievements
Source: dvm360 In the Veterinary industry, strong leadership is crucial for the well-being of pets and the professional development of teams. Several key individuals have recently taken on new roles in prominent Veterinary businesses and organizations: Joseph...
A Heart for Horses and a Passion for Agriculture Education
Source: AgriLife Today Grace Parks, a junior Animal Science major at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, hails from Vermont but has embraced the opportunities in Texas. With a goal to attend Veterinary school and specialize in reproduction, Parks...
Looper honored by American Society of Animal Science
Source: Stuffgart Daily Leader Mike Looper, the head of the animal science department at the University of Arkansas, has received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) in recognition of his lifelong contributions to the...
WT Alum Andy Cole Endows New Animal Science Professorship
Source: Borger News-Herald Dr. Andy Cole, an alum of West Texas A&M University, has donated $125,000 to establish the Cole Professorship in Animal Science at the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Cole financed his education by using the...
New California Laws Bring Important Changes in Access to Veterinary Care
Source: The Mercury News Two new California state laws address the critical shortage of veterinarians and improve access to pet healthcare. Assembly Bill 1399 allows licensed veterinarians to engage in telemedicine consultations, offering remote diagnosis,...
3 Ways Owning A Pet Can Improve Your Love Life
Source: Forbes Pets are integral to many American households, offering emotional support and fostering physical activity and love. Recent research examines their role in romantic relationships, revealing three key ways they act as matchmakers. First, pet ownership can...
U of M’s Center for Animal Health and Food Safety Secures $4.99M Award
Source: IndiaEducationDiary.com The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota has secured a $4.99 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for a seven-year project aimed at strengthening Veterinary services in...
Indian-Origin Veterinarian Dr. Deepan Kishore Wins Oklahoma Veterinarian of the Year
Source: Newswires Dr. Deepan Kishore, DVM, MS, DAVBP (Canine & Feline), has been named Veterinarian of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), making him the first Indian-origin veterinarian to receive this award in Oklahoma. Dr. Kishore...
Get Excited: Instinct and VetMedux are Joining Forces!
Source: Pick The Brain Instinct, a Veterinary practice management software company, has acquired VetMedux, the company behind Plumb’s, Plumb’s Pro, and Clinician’s Brief, in a move to enhance support for Veterinary hospitals and caregivers. The acquisition is seen as...
Elanco Works to Shed Light on Parvo
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Elanco Animal Health has launched the "Defend Puppies. Defeat Parvo" campaign to raise awareness about Canine Parvovirus and its treatment. The campaign encourages dog owners, veterinarians, and pet enthusiasts to take a pledge to...
Veterinary Teams Show Improved Mental Health
Source: Today's Veterinary Business Merck Animal Health, in partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Association, conducted its fourth Veterinary well-being study, revealing a mix of positive and challenging findings within the Veterinary profession. The study...
Building Relationships in the Workplace and Networking in the Job Market
There is so much that I have learned during my 25+ years as an Animal Health and Veterinary executive recruiter. One of the things I have learned is the importance of building relationships and networking. Have you ever heard the expression, “You can never be too...
Igniting Innovation: A Recap of VMX 2024 and the VetPartners 2024 Annual Conference
VMX 2024 and the VetParters 2024 conference proved to be an exceptional gathering that left attendees inspired and invigorated. This article aims to provide a recap of events, highlighting key themes, notable speakers, and the impact on the Veterinary community. The...
6 Marketing Questions Answered
Here at Beyond Indigo Pets, we often hear the same questions over and over. Digital marketing is complicated, overwhelming, and sometimes a person just wants to know WHY he or she is jumping through hoops to be seen and used on the Internet platforms. We are here to...
One Person CAN Make a Difference
If you permit, I’d like to share some news about a new employee of my Animal Policy Group, Samantha (“Sam”) Geiling, RVT, of Burnsville, Minnesota. Sam was just awarded Vet Tech of the Year by the national association, NAVTA. She became my Chief of Staff last June and...
You’re Finally a Credentialed Veterinary Technician . . . Now What?
(Editor’s note: The author uses the terms credentialed, licensed, etc. interchangeably within the contest of this article.) It’s exciting; you’ve spent countless hours in class, and even more time studying, and you’ve finally graduated and passed your national and...