Monthly Archive: June 2018

By Dr. Sarah Wooten   When actress Lena Dunham rehomed her pet dog, Lamby, there was an uproar about her decision. Surrendering a pet is an all-around heartbreaking experience. Under what circumstances should a pet be surrendered, and how exactly is…
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By Dr. Sarah Wooten   I’m going to risk going against popular opinion here, but I have something to say.   *Braces self for online trolls*   I think National Hug Your Cat Day is a terrible idea, because in…
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Applications due June 29 Continuing education to enhance teaching is vital for educators who prepare the veterinarians of tomorrow.  The AVMA’s Veterinary Educator Professional Development Grant program promotes skill building among academic instructors by providing funding for on-site professional development…
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One of the more popular American pastimes as the weather gets warmer is to go on a road trip.  As more shops, hotels and outdoor cafes become pet-friendly, pets parents are more inclined to bring their furry sidekicks along for…
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While scientists have been studying dog behavior for decades, there is very limited scientific evidence dealing with the factors and causes that play into a dog bite.   Researchers at the University of Liverpool explain in a 2018 study that…
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In March of 2018 on the Ol Pejeta wildlife conservation sanctuary, the last male northern white rhinoceros (NWR), Sudan, passed away. Now, there are only two northern white rhinoceroses left in the world, both of which are female.   When…
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The effects of cattle grazing on biodiversity and the environment tend to be a major source of contention between wildlife conservationists and cattle ranchers. However, this does not mean they cannot work together to find solutions.   The Lyons’ family,…
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This June is a crucial period for higher education advocacy in Congress. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) continues to seek support for her higher education legislation, the PROSPER ACT (H.R. 4508), which was advanced…
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On April 12, 2018, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) finished creating a 94-square-kilometer—approximately 58-square-mile—sanctuary for threatened and endangered species of Australian mammals—specifically, small marsupials.   The cornerstone of this massive wildlife conservation effort is the construction of a 27.3-mile-long cat-proof…
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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce has moved to advance the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2018 (H.R. 5554) and included language that would expand conditional approvals beyond minor uses and…
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