Monthly Archive: June 2018
Dave’s Pet Food Voluntarily Recalls 95% Premium Beef Canned Dog Food Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone
Company: Dave’s Pet Food Brand Name: Dave’s Pet Food Recall Date: 6/12/2018 Product Names (UPCs; Date Ranges): Dave’s Pet Food 95% premium beef dog food 13 oz. (548 Cases) (85038-11167; 08/2020) Reason for Recall: “Dave’s Pet Food of Agawam,…
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Minnesota Raccoon Captures National Attention With Daredevil Antics
The escapade started on Monday, June 11, with a young raccoon scampering around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The raccoon had been spotted on various buildings within the city, and despite the efforts of Good Samaritans, she evaded…
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How a Stolen Piece of Pizza Led to the Rescue of Puppies
When a group of friends in East Palo Alto, California, stopped to share a pizza, they did not expect a four-legged guest to sneak a piece. Realizing that the stray dog must have been super hungry to walk up…
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Achilles the Cat Preparing for 2018 World Cup Predictions
When it comes to FIFA World Cup predictions, many think of Paul the octopus from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, who accurately guessed the outcome of all eight German matches. For the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia has…
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AVMA partnerships bring broad perspectives to solve complex challenges
Many of our challenges as veterinary professionals are broad-reaching and complex: emotional and physical wellbeing, diversity, economic viability – to name just a few. One critical strategy needed to solve them is to bring together all affected parties to work…
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The Ten Movement Spreads Awareness About Feline Overpopulation With Fun, Creative Ads
In 2013, the Ten Movement was founded. Its aim is to create a 100 percent no-kill nation for cats. Cats are notoriously efficient breeders. According to the Ten Movement, “Cats are 30 times more prolific than humans. Whether they’re…
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Global Health Diplomacy Symposium
On Thursday, May 31 I attended a Global Health Diplomacy Symposium at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The Symposium focused on past, present, and cases in international health diplomacy, analyzing the relationships between nations and how…
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Promoting antimicrobial stewardship for the betterment of society
President’s Column: Dr. Mike Topper Antimicrobial resistance is a growing health risk for animals and people. Preserving antimicrobial effectiveness, while still providing optimal care for our animal patients, means that good stewardship must be top-of-mind in every veterinary practice. As…
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150+ Sausage Dogs Mingle With Dog Lovers at Pop-Up Dog Cafe
On March 25, 2018, Esquires Coffee Guildford in Surrey, UK, hosted a pop-up sausage dog cafe. And yes, it’s exactly what you are imagining. The all-Dachshund pop-up cafe was open to Dachshunds, their owners and sausage dog lovers alike….
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Gatekeeper training can help save lives – a reminder
News of suicides—including high-profile suicides such as those of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain—can impact people differently. For some of us, this news can increase our feelings of vulnerability, create or elevate fear for our own selves,…
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