Local animal shelters are full of cute, cuddly kittens and mellow older cats ready for new homes. June is Adopt-a-Cat Month. The folks at American Humane Association offer tips for bringing new cats home, posters that can be used in clinics and even computer wallpaper that’s free and ready to use. Source: American Humane Association. Shelter staff are ready to help you … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Overview: Equine Veterinary Education (EVE)
We received several positive responses to posts referencing the tables of contents from scientific journals. The May print issue of EVE arrived this week and the June issue is shown online. Review the table of contents for this journal to determine if any of the studies are relevant to your work. Source: Equine Veterinary Education (EVE), May 2016. (partial link only) … [Read more...]
Watch for heatstroke in rabbits
As weather warms up, be aware that heat can be dangerous to rabbits. They’re more sensitive to it than humans. Source: My House Rabbit. Here are symptoms of heat stroke in rabbits: Reddening of the ears Panting Lethargy Salivating Weakness/slow movement Acting confused Convulsing … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month. There are many ways folks celebrate. It’s likely a dairy practice or customer has an activity going on. Here’s a list of Dairy Month activities for most states. Find out what’s going on in your area. Source: DairyGood by Dairy Management Inc. We’ve highlighted a number of events below from MOOvie nights to dairy galas. Click your state for more … [Read more...]