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Report Finds That 73% of Pet Parents Have Made Connections Despite Differences Because of Their Pets
Source: Better Cities for Pets Mars unveiled its "Pets Connect Us" Report recently, highlighting the profound impact pets have on fostering connections among people and communities in the U.S. and Canada. Despite rising rates of loneliness, pets emerge as vital...
How Big of a Deal are Student Loans?
Source: dvm360 This article discusses the financial challenges faced by American veterinarians due to student loans. It highlights varied approaches veterinarians take towards managing their loans during and after the COVID-19 interest freeze, ranging from aggressive...
The Largest Equine Corneal Transplant Ever Reported
Source: dvm360 North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine achieved a milestone recently by performing extensive corneal surgery on Myra, a Dutch warmblood horse, after she suffered an eye injury during her relocation to the U.S.. Initially...
What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?
Source: SCI AM The mystery of what fills the dreams of dogs and cats remains largely unsolved. Unlike humans, animals don't keep dream journals, and there's no technology to decipher their brain activity during sleep. Harvard dream researcher Deirdre Barrett suggests...
PetPace Unveils Game-Changing AI-Powered Smart Dog Collar
Source: BNN: The People's Network PetPaceTM introduces PetPace 2.0, an AI-powered smart dog collar revolutionizing pet health monitoring. The collar monitors vital signs and biometrics like temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate, offering real-time data for early...
Survey Results Show Overall Salary Increases for Veterinary Staff Members
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) released its 2023 compensation and benefits survey results, indicating increased salaries for hospital administrators and practice managers compared to 2021. Hospital...
April’s Total Solar Eclipse Will Bring a Surreal Silence and Confuse All Sorts of Animals
Source: USA Today During total solar eclipses, animals exhibit unusual behaviors such as gathering to protect young, mating unexpectedly, or exhibiting confusion. Scientists, intrigued by these responses, are planning extensive observations during the April 2024...
Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
Source: WSMV4 A horse in Cocke County, Tennessee, tested positive for rabies after being euthanized due to neurological symptoms. This marks the second case of rabies in horses within the state in the last five months, according to State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty....
Gene-Edited Pork Could Be Coming Soon to Your Dinner Plate
Source: Smithsonian Magazine A UK-based company, Genus, is genetically modifying pigs to resist a deadly virus, porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), in hopes of FDA approval by late 2024 or early 2025. The virus costs global farmers $2.7 billion...
Global Pet Expo to Deliver Innovation in Motion at the Highly Anticipated 2024 Show
Source: PR Newswire The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are preparing for the Global Pet Expo 2024, occurring from March 20-22 in Orlando, Florida. With over 1,100 exhibitors, the event will spotlight the...
What Helps the Homeless Who Have Pets? Study Has Answers
Source: Health Day A study published in Human-Animal Interactions suggests that 1 in 10 homeless individuals own pets, highlighting the importance of providing joint healthcare services for both. Joint clinics, free Veterinary care, and pet-friendly lodging are...
Scientists Create Urine Test That Can Detect Cancer in Dogs
Source: WVTF The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that half of dogs over 10 years old develop cancer. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment. Virginia Tech researchers found Raman spectroscopy, a urine test, 92% effective in detecting canine...
Maryland is Poised to Get the Nation’s Second Veterinary School at an HBCU
Source: The Baltimore Banner Shamia Onley, despite not being allowed pets as a child, developed a passion for animals, leading her to volunteer at animal hospitals and pursue a degree in general agriculture with a pre-Veterinary focus at the University of Maryland...
Arkansas Introducing First Ever Veterinary Colleges in the State
Source: KATV ABC 7 Arkansas State University and Lyon College are embarking on establishing the first Veterinary schools in Arkansas, aiming to address the state's shortage of veterinarians. With Arkansas having the fewest vets per capita in the U.S., these...
U.S. is ’18 Months or So’ Away from Finding Bird Flu Vaccine, Says Agriculture Secretary
Source: Reuters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is approximately 18 months away from developing a vaccine for the current strain of bird flu, announced Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Eight commercial flocks and 14 backyard flocks have been affected this...
Chart of the Month: Job Satisfaction Rises for Veterinarians
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association A recent study, the Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study, suggests a more positive outlook on veterinarians' career satisfaction and intention to leave the profession. Surveying over 4,600 U.S. veterinarians,...
Rare Opossum Death from Rabies Virus Triggers Alert in Urban Environments of South America
Source: Nature World News Opossums are renowned for their resistance to rabies due to their relatively lower body temperature, making it inhospitable for the virus. However, a recent incident in Brazil where an opossum succumbed to rabies has raised concerns,...
Veterinary Community Grants Wish for Animal-Loving Girl with Cancer
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association Seven-year-old Mary Stegmueller, diagnosed with a rare brain stem cancer, dreams of becoming a veterinarian. National Veterinary Associates’ (NVA) Community Pet Hospital orchestrated a special day for her, including an...
From the Cat’s Point of View: Creating a Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment
Source: Today's Veterinary Practice This article discusses how cats' unique needs as both predator and prey species are disrupted during Veterinary visits, leading to protective emotions like fear, anxiety, and frustration. Creating a Cat Friendly Veterinary...
Adoption, Sentiments Around AI Use in the Practice Focus of Recent Study
Source: Veterinary Practice News A recent study by Digitail, a practice management software company, reveals that 39.2% of Veterinary professionals are using AI tools in their practices, primarily for tasks like imaging, recordkeeping, and transcription. Furthermore,...
Medical Errors: Stop Blaming the People and Start Fixing the Systems
Source: American Animal Hospital Association Dr. Rochelle Low, a global vice president at Mars Veterinary Health, advocates for patient safety in Veterinary medicine. She notes a tendency to focus on patients and clients after errors occur, neglecting the impact on...
Two Veterinary Bills Clear Colorado House Ag Committee
Source: The Fence Post This by Rachel Gabel article discusses two bills proposed by Rep. Marc Catlin and Rep. Karen McCormick aimed at addressing the shortage of Veterinary care resources in Colorado. HB24-1047 focuses on expanding the scope of practice for Veterinary...
1 in 6 Pet Owners Switched to Lower-Priced Brands in 2023
Source: Pet Food Industry A survey conducted by pet food ingredient supplier BENEO in August 2023 among 2,500 dog and cat owners from various countries revealed the impact of inflation on pet food purchasing decisions. Nearly 90% of respondents noted a rise in pet...
The Power of Realizing You Can Learn Something from Everyone You Meet
You’ve no doubt heard of the phrase, “It’s not what you know, but it’s who you know.” And while I agree with that sentiment, I also believe that it’s only half-correct. That is because success isn’t solely about what you know or solely about who you know. Ultimately,...
What Happens in Vegas: Innovations at WVC 2024
What happens in Vegas . . . needs to come home with you! That is, if you attended the 2024 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) and learned about all the innovations happening in the Veterinary industry! Attendees at this year’s conference had plenty of opportunities...