The winners podium at the Westminster Dog Show today looks different than it did a century ago. More breeds can compete than ever before, which gives underdogs like a bloodhound named Trumpet, this year’s winner, a better shot at earning the Best in Show title. Terriers are the best-performing dogs by far; they've secured nearly a third of all the Best in Show prizes awarded … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2022
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Clear the Shelters campaign returns for 8th year, owners of non-traditional pets at increased zoonotic risk, government regulation of small businesses, new directory of pet hospice and euthanasia providers, largest genetic screening studies of cats and dogs published, heavy metals in pet foods, dealing with mounting inflation, pandemic pets are returning to shelters and more . … [Read more...]
5 steps to put aside the dread and find joy
Resilience is a muscle we can develop by adapting and finding our way through challenging experiences, writes Kristin Hendrix. She says redirecting our energy to good things going on in our life, and taking positive action to move us forward, are great ways to interrupt feelings of dread. Hendrix shares small steps to move back to joy during times of dread in this article … [Read more...]
32 mindfulness activities to find calm at any age
Incorporating mindfulness activities into your routine can be incredibly simple, no matter what your age, according to Crystal Hoshaw. Mindfulness activities can involve almost anything you do in your day-to-day life. <Mindfulness> is not meant to be separate from reality, but to be an integral and enriching part of it.” Hoshaw shares activities for adults, kids, teens, … [Read more...]
Possible connection between Lyme disease and Alzheimer’s
Commentary In 2022 we’ve shared the advancing movement of ticks <Link>, that Lyme-carrying ticks live longer <Link> and have seen articles indicating tick-borne diseases and illnesses are on the rise <Link>. While the latest Vetwatch® report shows parasite product growth at 1.4 percent year over year, one might conclude that tick risks are more prevalent … [Read more...]
Motivation – beyond the poster
It is Monday: Eight more hours and four more days until the week is over. Can you change the way you feel and find fulfillment? Source: LinkedIn, June 16, 2022. Link. It’s important to take a step back to be able to dive back into your work, feeling motivated again, because you can't pour from an empty cup.” INSIGHTS: Both the employer and the employee have … [Read more...]
The AAFP and AAHA release the 2022 Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
The 2022 AAFP/AAHA Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines <Link> present evidence-guided strategies that veterinarians and their teams can use in choosing appropriate antimicrobial therapy to best serve their patients and minimize the development of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship is one of the most important public health issues facing the profession.” … [Read more...]
Arizona bill addresses veterinarian shortage with incentives
A bill put forward by the Arizona Humane Society and Humane Society of Southern Arizona, sponsored by Senator T.J. Shope has been signed into law as part of the state’s budget next year. The bill creates a new Arizona Veterinary Loan Assistance Program that will provide student loan reimbursement up to $100,000 to veterinarians who graduate from school after January 1, 2023. To … [Read more...]
The great veterinary shortage
There are not enough humans to take care of all the animals, writes Sarah Zhang. While not new information, she has done her research making this an article to efficiently frame the profession’s ongoing challenges in providing care for animals. By 2030, the U.S. will need nearly 41,000 additional veterinarians and nearly 133,000 more credentialed vet techs, according to a … [Read more...]
Consolidation trends of veterinary practices acquired by corporate groups are important to observe
Note: Articles like this one are must-reads for animal health pros. Consolidations by merger/acquisition, vertical integration, alliances and more affect how we do business and as important, how animal owners are influenced and guided. Graham Garrison examines the trends of corporate group acquisitions of veterinary practices and shares perspectives from several practice … [Read more...]