Need we say it? Animal health practices make wings safer than the quarterbacks will be winging the ball downfield at Super Bowl LVI. 😉 “Demand for chicken wings has been through the roof since the beginning of the pandemic. A shift from sit-down restaurants to takeout and quick service has boosted chicken wing consumption,” explains Tom Super, NCC. Source: Feedstuffs, … [Read more...]
Puppy Bowl XVII airs Sunday, February 13
The 18th annual Puppy Bowl will air at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time this Sunday on Animal Planet and Discovery+. Martha Steward (Team Ruff) and Snoop Dogg (Team Fluff). More than 100 dogs will participate. There will also be Kitty Halftime Show for cat lovers during the broadcast. Source: Bleacher Report, February 8, 2022. Link. Before the Puppy Bowl kicks off, there will be a … [Read more...]
Caring for the outdoor cat
Sharing items to consider before letting cats roam, Michelle K offers preventive measures to ensure outdoor cats stay safe: Identification Regular wellbeing check-ups with veterinarians Leaving out food and water Provide indoor stimulation to reduce the desire to go outdoors Because of all of the potential threats they’re exposed to, outdoor cats, on average, … [Read more...]
Could it be an allergy?
Getting a good history and a complete picture of anything that might have changed in a pet’s environment is important for any allergy diagnosis. Ultimately, getting history depends on fully engaging the pet owner to identify possible causes. Consider this article as a resource to help pet owners think about possible causes when they suspect a pet allergy and to realize the … [Read more...]
Grooming’s important role in pet health
Complimentary Commercial Content included Regular grooming does more than help pets look fresh and smell clean, shares Julia L. Rivera. It also is an important part of a pet’s proper hygiene, which can reduce the risk of skin issues, matting, ear infections, fleas and other health issues. Social media is expanding significantly which gives groomers, retailers and brands … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – February 7, 2022
OSHA 300A log display reminder, pet treat market growth, takeaways from pet industry leadership summit, Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya Griffin, tax deductions, retirement challenges and more . . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, February 7, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Secrets to maintaining relationships a long time
To honor the modern Valentine’s Day . . . Maintaining a long-term relationship is hard. There could always be inevitable arguments and unnecessary drama. However, if you would always be sensitive and be supportive to your partner, most of these problems would vanish into thin air, just the way they manifested. Source: Medium, February 1, 2022. Link. Also see: Search … [Read more...]
Emotions – make them work for you
Emotional intelligence is finding the balance for better control of yourself and relationships with others. Source: Inc., January 19, 2022. Link. The rule of resilience is all about learning how to deal with the emotions that rise when you fail repeatedly, or when you face pressure or difficult challenges. INSIGHT: Procrastinating on a decision IS a decision. … [Read more...]
USDA: Veterinary shortage situation areas for 2022
228 veterinary shortage situation area nominations are now available for Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program applicants to review on the Veterinary Services Shortage Situations Map. Source: USDA, January 4, 2022. Link. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Programhelps qualified veterinarians offset a significant portion of … [Read more...]
3 tactics that will help deal with burnout the right way
Burnout expert Kelley Bonner notes few are talking about how to deal with the underlying issues that masquerade as burnout. It isn’t simply a synonym for stress, the WHO definition suggests; it’s the result of deep, long-term stress that hasn’t been dealt with, either by the sufferer or their employer <Link>. . . . burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from … [Read more...]
Survey says: Younger pet owners plan to spend less, lose pets in 2022
Compared to Gen X and baby boomers, younger pet owners worry more that they may need to spend less on pet food and treats in 2022 or change to a less expensive brand. In a November 2021 survey by the American Pet Products Association, distinct generational differences arose related to economic issues. The percentage of millennials and Gen Z concerned how finances will affect … [Read more...]
Pandemic hankering: How consumers have changed their desires and behaviors
Things may never return to what they were prior to Covid-19, according to Top 10 Global Consumer Trends in a study released by research company Euromonitor International. The study identified 10 trends. Here are four that best apply to animal health efforts: Backup planners Digital seniors The great life refresh The Metaverse movement Source: MediaPost, January … [Read more...]
3 key factors led to a record-setting 2021 holiday season
As economic and production factors from agriculture affect animal health potential in food animal markets, retail trends are reflected in the companion animal health marketplace. Katherine Cullen shares the key factors that carried through 2021 into the holiday season along with a look at the multichannel shopping journey: Early shopping The price was right Stores … [Read more...]
Mechanical engineer explains the science of masks after 2 years of lab testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators often over the past two years. The most recent update on January 14 states that cloth face coverings offer the least protection from the coronavirus compared with surgical masks or N95-style masks. The CDC’s updated guidelines clearly lay out the hierarchy of … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – February 10, 2022
Last week’s most read post Catching up or just back to normal? Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, February 3, 2022. Link. =========================== It’s coyote mating season, and in my neighborhood that means trouble Source: Los Angeles Times, February 5, 2022. Link. The reign of terror in my Northridge neighborhood … [Read more...]
It’s not just you.
Learn how your focus is more scattered now and ways to get it back. Your attention didn’t collapse; it was stolen by big and powerful forces. You haven’t become weak. You’ve been hacked.” - Johann Hari Brain fog is a common theme in discussions with animal health pros as they envision an end to pandemic interruptions and adjust their 2022 behaviors. Hari shares five key … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – February 3, 2022
Last week’s most read post USDA grants emergency-use authorization for RHDV2 as virus spreads. Link. Last week’s AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, Jan 27, 2022. Link. =========================== Losing our cookies? Source: Media Post, January 20, 2022. Link. B2C brands are dealing with the impending loss of third-party data … [Read more...]
Breeding pint-sized Herefords
We thought this was a fun and interesting departure from most cattle articles we reference. Cow size is often a subject cattlemen discuss. Size is important in mini-Hereford breeding, as well. The origin of the miniature Hereford is the original English Hereford, which is a horned breed. Bred to hold the size to about two-thirds of traditional Hereford stock, the minis could … [Read more...]
New study examines social behaviors of dairy calves
This article adds to the recent post on calves referencing articles in the Bovine Veterinarian. Link. A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada) examines young dairy calves’ motivation to seek companionship from other calves. The study results indicate that young calves are motivated for full social contact . . .“ Source: The … [Read more...]
Straw diet can benefit horses
Researchers suggest straw is a good forage option for overweight horses and others who might benefit from reduced energy intake and the resultant lower blood insulin levels. Blood collected from the researchers’ horses revealed that in addition to satisfying hunger, the half-straw diets altered each horse’s metabolic profile in beneficial ways. Straw is a useful supplement to … [Read more...]
The energy field of horses
In this age of mindfulness and stress reduction guidance, Joan Ranquet’s article caught our attention. She explains, we all are electromagnetic beings with an energy field around us often called the aura. Frequently referenced as a “sixth sense,” this phenomenon is also called morphic resonance or swarm theory, she writes. Most of us have experienced this with a dog or cat, if … [Read more...]
Raising emus and emus as pets (video)
Sharing her experiences with raising emus, Alexandra Douglas found that emus make the best pets when they are young. Emus are very dangerous if you do not understand them, she says. Male birds are friendlier at least until breeding season. Emus are sociable creatures, they like water and do best with at least one other emu in their flock. Source: Backyard Poultry, February … [Read more...]
Are deer in Covid’s crosshairs?
Active monitoring of deer herds to detect and understand chronic wasting disease began in the 1970s and has ramped-up across the country as more of it has been found. New studies document the potential zoonotic disease transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from captive deer to free-ranging white-tailed deer. A less ‘human-centric’ perspective on Covid transmission and the need to … [Read more...]
3 must-see videos on feline health
February marks National Cat Health Month. Acknowledging the feline focus, DVM 360 features three videos that offer expert insight into maintaining feline patients' overall well-being so they thrive now and beyond. Source: DVM 360, February 1, 2022. Link. … [Read more...]
Dealing with cats with urinary troubles
When cats are presented with urination issues, open-ended, follow-up questions by the veterinary nurse helps the veterinarian make a definitive diagnosis. writes Paula Plummer LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM). She reminds veterinary nurses why being knowledgeable about pathophysiology is important to the conversations with clients about their pets. Plummer shares useful information when … [Read more...]
Rethink what a sore cat looks like (podcast)
Reviewing her recent article, Wanda J. Gordon-Evans, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, explains why evaluating for musculoskeletal pain in cats is different and challenging, but so important. She shares great basic examination tips, some nuances about history taking, and encourages us all to rethink what a sore cat looks like. Source: Clinician’s Brief. Link. 32 minutes. Also … [Read more...]
7 ways to help puppies socialize with other dogs
There are at least three television shows airing now that deal with canine behavior issues. As much information as there is about socializing, there’s always a need to reinforce what’s known and encourage owners to learn and do more. Socialization is very important in a dog’s life. It is crucial for its development and for its safety too. All dogs need to interact with … [Read more...]
Chatfields chat about itchy pets
Complimentary Sponsored Content We’re reposting this episode. Highly viewed in early December 2021, it is timely as winter days lengthen ahead of spring. Dr. Jen the Vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield are joined in the Chat Room by Millie Rosales, DVM, DACVD, to discuss common reasons pets itch. Skin issues are always in the top 10 reasons pet owners seek veterinary care. Note … [Read more...]
Tips for pet parents with full-time jobs
Published pre-pandemic, this article indicates the issues of work, life and pet balance have always been with us. Various media have covered the challenges of returning to work and leaving a pet behind as we transitioned through the challenges of 2020 and 2021. Alex Haslam shared sound tips to help owners and pets make smooth transitions to new schedules. Taking care of a … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites, January 31, 2022
Pet industry growth, green trends, reducing carbon emissions, what small businesses need to know about HR, boarding process about to start for IBPSA members on new software and more. . . Source: IBPSA Fast Bites, January 31, 2022. Link. IBPSA members include the owners and employees of pet boarding and daycare facilities, groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, veterinarians, … [Read more...]