Best of Show winner “Buddy Holly” a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen from the hound group has been all over the news since winning top dog honors on May 9th. Melanie Haid shares the other group winners who competed with more than 2,500 dogs representing more than 200 breeds. Source: AKC, May 10, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
The most dog-loving states in America
Colorado took the top spot as the most dog-loving state in America followed by Idaho and Arizona. Several metrics were used to determine how the states scored. Click the article link to see where your state ranked. Source: OurFitPets.com, May 10, 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: The scoring metrics are interesting. … [Read more...]
5 pet food brands being talked about
Includes Commercial Content Surveys of independent pet store owners revealed the top pet food brands they say are doing well in their stores: Fromm Family Foods Stella & Chewy’s Primal Pet Foods Zignature Northwest Naturals Goat milk received an honorable mention. Source: Pet Product News, May 2023. Link. INSIGHTS: Pet food questions are … [Read more...]
Room-by-room household pet poison checklist
This handy PDF tool covers potential toxins throughout homes and yards. Pet owners need to be consistently reminded of possible poisons that threaten their pets’ wellness. Here are some easy ways to share the information with clients: Share in your client newsletter Hand out at events Offer as a freebie to new clients Print and post in your clinic Share … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – May 15, 2023
Financing a pet boarding franchise, there are more pets than kids, cyber security, small business spending best practices, cat microbiome, the role of DVMS in managing community cats and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, May 15, 2023. Link. Registration is open for the 2023 Flow Business Conference to be held October 1, 2023 - October 3, 2023 at Rosen Shingle Creek in … [Read more...]
Remove these 7 buzzwords from your resume
Overusing popular buzzwords adds clutter to resumes and ultimately looks like fluff. Instead use powerful action verbs and mirror the language of the job description. Use these buzzwords sparingly: Specialized Skilled Strategic Motivated Passionate Creative Experienced Source: CNBC Make-it, April 20, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Winners of the British Veterinary Association Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023
The eighth annual contest was open to BVA members. Its intent is to inject some fun into the BVA programs. The photos a expose a bit of the lives of veterinarian professionals across the United Kingdom, as well as their own adorable pets. Entries were judged in three categories: Vets at Work, All Creatures Great and Small, and Happy Pets That Make Us Smile. Source: British … [Read more...]
Make it clear!
One of the most overlooked, yet lethal forms of organizational rot is toxic ambiguity. Basically, killing people with fog. Source: AXIOS, May 4, 2023. Link. Many people feel foggy, even if leaders feel they are clear.” INSIGHT: The top priority is to make it clear to the recipient(s). … [Read more...]
Brazil detects HPAI in wild sea shore birds. USDA okays vaccination for endangered condors.
Commentary Southern Brazil seems miles away but the discovery of H5N1 avian flu in terns and a brown booby punctuates the imminent risk of managing biosecurity where wildlife, domestic animals and humans intersect. A review of the migratory bird flyways underscores the potential for the viral spread we’ve witnessed in recent months. Lisa Schnirring shares the situation … [Read more...]
Large-scale data breaches can compromise veterinary practices
Complimentary Content Cybersecurity is an ongoing process and not a one-time fix says Clint Latham, JD. He explains how data breaches in other sectors could affect security for veterinarians. The ripple effect of large-scale data breaches poses a significant yet often overlooked threat to the veterinary sector.” – Clint Latham, JD Source: LinkedIn, May 15, 2023. … [Read more...]
Research: Female leaders not likely to recommend their own company
Linkage, a women’s leadership development firm, reported findings collected from a survey of more than 3,000 women. It showed that women who ascend to director or senior director are less likely than they were earlier in their career to recommend their employer as "a great place for women leaders to work." To better support women, organizations can support female workers in … [Read more...]
2022 Survey reveals alarming rates of pet obesity in the U.S.
In 2022, 59 percent of dogs and 61 percent of cats were classified as having obesity, an increase from the previous surveys conducted in 2018 and 2017. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is encouraging veterinary professionals to approach what can be a sensitive topic with compassion and provide resources and support to help pet owners achieve their pet's healthy … [Read more...]
Horse diving was a thing once upon a time
As bizarre, even cruel, as it might seem today, horse diving was a prime traveling attraction that found a steady home in Atlantic City from 1928 through 1977. Diana Hubbell shares the story of diving horses and their riders. Source: Atlas Obscura, May 9, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Is there an appropriate age for horses to wear leg wraps?
Protective boots designed specifically for the task at hand are better-suited for leg protection than wrapping, according to Matthew Mackay-Smith, DVM. He says to avoid wraps unless using them under veterinary direction for a specific treatment and comments on the value of stable bandages. Source: The Paulick Report, May 10, 2023. Link. A healthy horse does not need to … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – May 11, 2023
Last week’s AHD Bulletin – Animal Health Digest Bulletin, May 4th, 2023. Link. Most read post(s) from May 4th AHD Bulletin – Establishing rapport. Link. Shaping the onboarding experience. Link. Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link. 3 ways VMG is different from other veterinary membership organizations Source: … [Read more...]
Gene-editing technology produces first calf resistant to BVDV
Scientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus. Maribel Alonso postulates this proof-of-concept study demonstrates the possibility of reducing the burden of BVDV-associated diseases in cattle by gene editing which may also reduce the need for antimicrobials. Source: Drovers, May 9, 2023. Link. The study was … [Read more...]
Freemartins and Peter Pan heifers
Commentary Occasionally we run across terminology that is foreign to us. In the articles here, we share two such terms: freemartin and Peter Pan heifers. Source: FEEDLOT, June 21, 2022. Link. Twins calves can be a challenge. But when one is a bull calf and the other a heifer often the heifer is a freemartin. Freemartin heifers are females with an improperly developed … [Read more...]
Volunteers, veterinarians, vet students care for equine in rural Mexico
Rural Veterinary Experience Teaching and Service is a program that sends volunteer specialists and veterinary students to offer free care for hoses, mules and donkeys in remote areas of Mexica, Nicaragua and the United States. They’re also helping owners treat their animals more humanely than in generations past. The RVETS clinic fills a veterinary training gap as vet schools … [Read more...]
A female horse has been cloned from a male
Amazing! It’s been two years since two foals were cloned from a male horse. One became a colt. The other surprised researchers presenting as a filly. Today that filly still has a normally sized and shaped vulva and clitoris, along with an apparently normal uterus. The only noticeable abnormality is the underdevelopment of her ovaries. Source: The Horse, May 3, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Horse arena footing facts
Our recent post on the pros and cons of training horses in deep sand <Link> attracted considerable attention. In this article, Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA, shares what equine scientists are learning about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues. Source: The Horse, July 13, 2022. Link. As studies on surfaces continue, we’re finding that the … [Read more...]
How to trim nails on a dog that gives you a hard time
Commentary As a dog owner, articles like this remind me of the importance of routinely keeping my dog’s nails trimmed to avoid issues with muscles, joints or injuries. He’s only a 16 pound Morkie but Li’l Buddy does not like anyone trimming his nails.” Despite using all the tips and tricks, nail trimming is not a fun exercise at our house. Thankfully, we have a local nail … [Read more...]
11 possible reasons dog rub their faces
Author Sarah Anderson shares reasons dogs rub their faces on carpets, grass, their owners and more including allergies, eye infections, removing eye boogers and more . . . Source: PUPvine, May 13, 2022. Link. INSIGHTS: Consider this article for social media and newsletters to help dog owners know what is normal and when to consider a veterinary visit. … [Read more...]
Cats, laser pointers and more satisfying ways to play
Cats’ prey drive makes chasing a laser’s red light a thrill for them and their owners. But, because there’s no way to reward the hunt, some cats get frustrated and can change the attack to the closest thing available, says Samantha Bell. Ending laser time by pointing the dot to a wand toy helps complete the predation cycle. Experts recommend following playtime with mealtime … [Read more...]
7 shades of dog vomit and a color chart too
A dog’s vomit can be a huge pinwheel of colors, writes Tina Foster. She shares a dog vomit color chart showing the colors of dog vomit determined by the type and source of food and different health problems that can cause dog vomiting. Source: PUPvine, March 25, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Pet clothing craze comes with health risks
Veterinarians caution that pet owners need to be aware of the line between the benefits of clothes, and the various pitfalls associated with them, including the potential for physical and psychological effects. Source: VIN News Service, April 27, 2023. Link. The pet fashion craze raises questions about its underlying drivers and durability, while stoking discussion in the … [Read more...]
Your manners may need a makeover
Charlotte Hilton Andersen shares 17 etiquette rules we should never have abandoned, including these examples: Being on time Prompt RSVPs Returning messages Holding the elevator or the door Making introductions Source: Reader’s Digest, April 21, 2023. Link. … [Read more...]
3 values tell more about U.S. pet owners than demographics
Commentary Asserting that traditional demographics can be misleading, David Allison urged marketers to consider common values among pet owners. Three values provide more common ground than pet owners’ demographics and can reveal more meaningful ways to appeal to dog, cat and other pet owners: Personal responsibility Trustworthiness Experiences Source: PETFOOD … [Read more...]
Brainstorming and idea generation (video)
Judge me for how good my good ideas are, not how bad my bad ideas are.” - Matt Damon Source: ideageneration, Instagram. Link. … [Read more...]
Cope wth work stress appropriately
Effectively coping with job stress can benefit your professional and personal life. Source: Mayo Clinic, June 16, 2021. Link. Even a few minutes of personal time during a busy workday can be refreshing. Similarly, take time off when you can, whether it's a two-week vacation or an occasional long weekend. INSIGHT: Stress is often self-induced … [Read more...]
After the first visit, 4 opportunities to talk about pet insurance
Sponsored Content from ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance Increasing the number of clients with pet insurance in a veterinary practice frequently results in increased clinic revenue through more frequent visits, and more services accessed per visit while reducing the struggle of financing veterinary procedures. Jennifer Sperry, BSc, DVM, shares life stage opportunities and some … [Read more...]