In ancient Chinese philosophy, yin and yang is a conceptualization of dualism, describing how obviously opposite or contrary forces may be complementary. So it is with your strengths and weaknesses. Source: Inc., September 19, 2021. Link. No matter how good you get at understanding and managing emotions, you'll still make mistakes.” INSIGHTS: Learn from your mistakes while … [Read more...]
Workplace awareness: Train to spot passive-aggressive bullying
Passive-aggressive bullying is more common in the workplace than aggressive bullying. These bullies have a sense that full out aggressive bullying could cost them their jobs. Kate Nasser shares the importance of training everyone to spot and address passive aggressive behavior. Passive aggressive bullying is even more toxic because it flies under the radar.” Source: Kate … [Read more...]
Celebrate diversity in October
October is a great time to acknowledge the diversity in our companies and communities. For those working on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, this is a good time to research new resources as you acknowledge the progress your team is making. We’ve highlighted three ways animal health pros worldwide can celebrate our differences and achievements. Sources: … [Read more...]
Spectrum of care: more than treatment options
From the paper: Offering and providing an spectrum of care can be difficult but can also provide substantial benefits for all stakeholders in the veterinarian-client-patient relationship. In providing a SoC, veterinarians have a responsibility to provide context for each option, discussing the advantages, disadvantages, and most likely outcomes for each option; the … [Read more...]
October 2021 skies offer much to see
Turn off smartphones and blue screens and look to the sky in October. The longer nights give us a chance to take pleasure in the sky, according to Michael d'Estries. He says October will present a Hunter’s Moon and meteor showers. Source: Treehugger, October 1, 2021. Link. INSIGHTS: A bit of sky watching in the fall air could be what the stress doctor ordered! Also … [Read more...]
How to self-promote at work without coming off as full of yourself
Promoting yourself at work can be difficult and awkward. It’s unrealistic to assume that your boss or colleagues will notice all your skills, talents and accomplishments without your pointing some of them out. Source: Fast Company, October 6, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 30, 2021
Last week’s. . . . . . most read post More effective communications. Link. . . . AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Sept 23, 2021. Link. But for a genetic parasite, humans might have tails Source: New Scientist, September 24, 2021. Link. Bo Xia’s tail bone injury led to a genetic investigation of why apes, and therefore humans, do not … [Read more...]
The dos and don’ts of getting a job
Complimentary The Bridge Club discussed resumes, cover letters and wrinkled scrubs as well as the benefits of how to address emails with Andrea Gentry Apple, DVM. The topics are covered in a three-part series: Part 1: The dos and don'ts of engagement behavior. Link. Part 2: How to market yourself. Link. Part 3: Key watchouts for job etiquette. … [Read more...]
The latest from the IBPSA
We began sharing the Animal Health Digest Bulletin with the International Boarding and Pet Services Association in July. The IBPSA communicates regularly with its members with Fast Bites by email and with its magazine Pet Care Pro Quarterly. The IBPSA member base is part of the growing pet care community serving pet owners to provide pet boarding and daycare facilities, … [Read more...]
Dehydration symptoms everyone should know
Kansas City Chiefs fans were reminded of the ill effects of dehydration when Coach Andy Reid was taken to the hospital following the recent football game in GEHA Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Dehydration does more than just make you thirsty. It can be dangerous to your health, share authors Linda Melone and Maggie O'Neill. They share a slide show outlining 13 … [Read more...]
More deer on roads; time of day, month and year matters
We may be free to move about the country, but crop harvests, hunting season and the annual deer rut add to the risk of accident and injury. The risk of hitting a deer varies by time of day, day of the week, the monthly lunar cycle and seasons of the year. These accidents are partly a function of driver behavior as they are highest when traffic is heavy, drivers are least … [Read more...]
11 signs of too much stress
Our industry continues to work toward relieving stressors exacerbated by the pandemic but inherent to the work of veterinary medicine. Most people will experience stress at one point or another. It can take a toll on many aspects of health and has a wide range of symptoms, including reducing energy levels and triggering headaches or chronic pain. Rachael Link, MS, RD, shares … [Read more...]
Failure is a good teacher
As any successful person will honestly admit, failure happens and we’ve all had our fair share of it. Source: Success.com, June 15, 2017. Link. But from each failure, we learn two equally valuable lessons. One, that there was at least one reason we failed; and two, that we can rebound from that failure. INSIGHT: Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 23, 2021
Last week’s. . . . . . most read post Survey: Workers ages 18 to 44 want payday more flexible. Link. . . . AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin - Sept 16, 2021. Link. Forget a pre-flight drink. Pet an airport therapy dog. Source: Washington Post, September 17, 2021. Link. Sure, you could drown your travel anxieties at the airport bar or … [Read more...]
Ditch the stink. Mitigate ammonia.
Ammonia in chicken litter can be a health issue for birds and a neighborhood nuisance. too. It is a concern, regardless the size of the poultry operation. Backyard poultry raisers sometimes get behind doing chores as fall activities, shorter days and having kids back in school make maintenance more difficult. Jeremy Chartier discusses how to make the ammonia stink go … [Read more...]
Puppies are born ready to communicate with people
Researchers from the Arizona Canine Cognition Center at the University of Arizona put 375 eight-week-old puppies through four tests, designed to establish whether even such tiny pups were receptive to human communication. The results suggest that communication abilities must be inherited instead of being learned. Source: AKC, July 26, 2021. Link. The researchers now seek to … [Read more...]
Extensively drug-resistant Campylobacter jejuni infections associated with U.S. pet store puppies
More than 90 percent of human Campylobacter infections are caused by Campylobacter jejuni. Major symptoms include diarrhea that is often bloody, fever and abdominal cramps. Most recover within one week. BUT not all recover that fast. Thanks to the CDC Campylobacter surveillance network, the drug-resistant strains of C. jejuni were reported and investigated. Surveillance data … [Read more...]
It’s okay to truly grieve for lost pets
Losing a trusted pet sucks. Without traditional grieving rituals we generally experience when family members die, losing a pet can truly mess with us. Experts say the death of pets can even activate grief over previous losses. Source: Outside, September 2, 2021. Link. The death of a pet is a very big deal. I often have people tell me they are surprised the experience is … [Read more...]
Basic job search tips that are easy to forget
Searching “job search advice” on Google gives you 1.4 billion results. Jenny Foss boils things down to a short list of sound, timeless job searching tips to help fine-tune processes and hopefully remove frustrations and wasted time. Source: The Muse. Link. Foss shares these 6 tips: Make yourself an obvious fit Don’t limit yourself to online applications Remember … [Read more...]
How to say NO after saying YES
We started a post last week with, “Sometimes, the best answer is ‘no,’ and doesn’t have to come at the cost of your workplace relationships or reputation.” However, we often find ourselves caught because something has changed and we’ve already said yes. Melody Wilding offers six tips to help you say no after you’ve already said yes with tact and professionalism: Consider … [Read more...]
Pets, parenting and finding our new routine
For most, finding the transition back to the “new normal” has been more challenging than expected with managing work, family and pets. Christine Royal, DVM, shares reminders that helped her family get back to work, school and travel schedules. Source: Linked In, September 1, 2021. Link. The shift back to a more active schedule is overwhelming for us all; and while things … [Read more...]
More effective communications
Get to the point! There are two sides to every conversation: speaking and listening. Both are essential to effective communication. Dr, Nido Qubein offers suggestion to help improve to exchanges. Source: Speakers Office, August 4, 2015. Link. Get to the point! There are two sides to every conversation, speaking and listening. Both are essential to the art of … [Read more...]
Advancements in regenerative agriculture
The agriculture industry is under constant scrutiny. This includes animal health, crops, chemical use and overall resource stewardship. Even the pet side of animal health is a consideration as so many ag product components feed a growing pet population. We’re sharing an example of how Cargill’s decade-long investment in sustainable agriculture supports partnerships to enable … [Read more...]
Worth a Glance – September 16, 2021
Last week’s . . . . . . most read AHD post History of the Bantam chicken. Link. . . . AHD Bulletin Animal Health Digest Bulletin - Sept 9, 2021. The traditional, local, American auto dealership getting a facelift Source: Wall Street Journal, September 11, 2021. Link. For nearly a century, the American car dealership has retained its iconic … [Read more...]
Science writer Mary Roach; the forensics of wildlife crime (podcast)
Discussing interactions between people and wildlife, Mary Roach shares stories from her research for her new book, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.” The concept of animals committing crimes is a fun juxtaposition of the intersection between people and wildlife. Enjoy! Source: NPR, Fresh Air, September 14, 2021. Link. … [Read more...]
Dangling a dozen endangered rhinos upside down, researchers earn Ig Nobel (video)
Researchers from Cornell University and Namibia's Ministry of Environment wanted to find out how rhinos fare upside down. Apparently, no one had ever checked to see if the health of a tranquilized rhino was compromised when being airlifted upside down. As it turns out, the rhinos cope very well and better in this unusual position than simply lying on their side or … [Read more...]
Turkeys plus chickens: Mix the flock or not?
There are benefits to keeping a mixed flock, but there are serious bird health hazards associated with it, as well, writes Jeremy Chartier. He describes social benefits of mixing types, while reminding poultry raisers of potential coop configuration challenges. Source: Backyard Poultry, September 13, 2021. Link. Be sure to introduce mature turkeys into a chicken flock. … [Read more...]
Scientists have identified 7 distinct feline personality traits
According to new research, each cat's personality and behavior can be defined using a combination of seven traits. Five personality traits and two behavioral traits are defined in the results: Activity/playfulness Fearfulness Aggression towards humans Sociability towards humans Sociability towards cats Litterbox issues (such as refusing to use the litterbox, … [Read more...]
Dogs with the strongest bite
Bite strength is measured in terms of pounds per square inch. The author shares the dog breeds with the most bite strength. The Kangal, a shepherd dog from Turkey, has the strongest bite force of 740 PSI. Some breeds have more bite force than a lion. Source: Puppies and Pooches, June 9, 2021. Link. Studies indicate that dogs with large heads, big bodies, and broader jaws … [Read more...]
Chats with the Chatfields. . . . Them’s the Rules: Can we join your PACCC?!
Complimentary Exploring little known rules, regulations, and guidelines for important aspects of animal care, Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason are joined by Stephanie Shipley, the current chair of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. The PACCC is the world's only certification program for animal care professionals and requires successful examination for … [Read more...]