Monthly Archive: March 2018
Touch Screens for Senior Dogs: Can They Help?
By Sarah Wooten, DVM When it comes to cognition and mental clarity, the phrase “if you don’t use it, you lose it,” fits. Science has shown that lifelong learning is associated with slowing down the deterioration of mental ability,…
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A 1-Year-Old Chihuahua Gives Birth to 11 Healthy Puppies
No kidding around here: a Chihuahua named LOL gave birth to 11 puppies on March 23, National Puppy Day. LOL, who was surrendered to Unleashed Pet Rescue in Mission, Kansas just days before giving birth while in foster care, is…
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Milo’s Kitchen Dog Treats Voluntarily Recalled Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone
A limited production of two varieties of Milo’s Kitchen have been voluntarily and temporarily recalled by the The J.M. Smucker Company. Both Milo’s Kitchen Steak Grillers/Steak Grillers Recipe with Angus Steak and Milo’s Kitchen Grilled Burger Bites with Sweet Potato and Bacon were found…
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Veterinarians take to Capitol Hill
Nearly 100 veterinarians and veterinary students traveled to Washington this week to speak with their lawmakers on behalf of veterinary medicine during the AVMA’s annual legislative fly-in. The three-day event combined education with action, as participants heard from veterinary leaders…
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Labrador Retriever Remains at the Top of the AKC’s Most Popular Dog Breeds List
For the 27th year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has revealed their list of the most popular dog breeds in America, and for the 27th year, the Labrador Retriever has claimed the top spot. On March 28, the AKC announced…
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The Ag Salon
Have you ever heard about Salons? The ones that were filled with exclusive members of a particular society, whether it be socialites, political activists, generally a group of people connected by something? Wikipedia describes it as “a meeting for learning…
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From burnout to team-building: Inventive education for veterinary leaders
How do you reignite your passion for work and recapture the fun in your life when you’re feeling depleted and burned out? Jessica Rector, best-selling author and motivational speaker, worked through that question with attendees of the AVMA Veterinary Leadership…
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USDA Withdraws From Organic Animal Welfare Rule
On March 12, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they would no longer adhere to the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP), a ruling that was put into place on January 19, 2017. A statement released by the USDA explained that…
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Federal spending bill includes victories for veterinarians
There’s good news for veterinarians in the spending bill approved Friday by Congress and the president. The $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill averted a government shutdown by providing funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30,…
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Cat and Owner Reunited After a Hurricane Separated Them 14 Years Ago
The reunion of a cat named T2 and his owner Perry Martin is both inspiring and serves as an incredible reminder to all pet parents to have their animals microchipped. On March 14, Martin—a retired K-9 officer— received a…
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