Qualities that should help women get ahead at work may also make them targets of suspicion, hostility and exclusion, writes Josie Cox. She questions how meritocratic an organization can be if the people it most values on … Continue Reading
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Brené Brown sees a new leadership problem just below the C-suite
Brene’ Brown recently described most organizations as standing on a mountain that is "crumbling from the bottom," with markets, technology and geopolitics eroding the ground under strategies that leaders want to protect. She … Continue Reading
2026 Pet Age 500
Commercial At its core, the Pet Age 500 seeks to answer a straightforward question: What products and influencers are driving attention, conversations and innovation across the pet care marketplace? Its 28 categories span … Continue Reading
Plating canine urine cultures in the veterinary clinic
This article features a published study, along with a video and resources, on a practical in-house method Tufts at Tech used for years. It offers animal owners a lower cost option and a proven way to rule out … Continue Reading
Our inner voice
Here is something that should trouble all of us: for a good part of our day, we are living in an artificial reality created by our brain, as Rene Rodroguez explains. Source: LinkedIn, October 22, 2026. Link. Noticing is … Continue Reading
A new framework reveals the stages of women’s heart health
For the first time, four medical societies have published a shared framework and clinical guidance to help doctors identify and treat cardiovascular risk throughout a woman’s life. Women’s care is often fragmented across … Continue Reading
The customer service revolt: bad support is building a grievance empire on social media
Our post last week about declining customer service quality was well read <Link>. In this article, Rita McGrath says customers are furious, and companies have brought this upon themselves. She relates a personal … Continue Reading
You changed the clocks but what about the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms?
Fire safety officials across the country urge homeowners and business owners to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and at both time changes. Include fire extinguishers too. The National Fire … Continue Reading
Inmates drew portraits of shelter dogs. Then the adoptions began
James Bowshier and his wife walked into their local animal shelter to look at a puppy but another dog caught their attention. Herbie, a 1-year-old pit bull mix, had a hand-drawn portrait hanging outside his … Continue Reading
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week; November 1 – 7, 2026
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November. It recognizes the dedicated shelters and staff who provide care to millions of displaced animals. Consider how you can support … Continue Reading
When art meets animal rescue: A creative way to help dogs find homes (video)
Fascinating! The Rescue Collection is a collaborative program that brings adoptable dogs into the art gallery and uses observations of their responses to create individual artistic profiles. The aim is to help potential … Continue Reading
Now available: 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology
The American Animal Hospital Association has released the 2026 AAHA One Health Guidelines: Emerging Concerns in Canine and Feline Parasitology as previewed October 20th <Link>. The free guidelines give veterinary teams … Continue Reading
New 2026 iCatCare consensus guidelines, diagnosis, management of CKD in cats
Over the past 10 years, research has advanced our understanding of the causes, early diagnosis and management strategies for chronic kidney disease. Experts from around the world collaborated to create updated, essential … Continue Reading
Nutritionist on dog treats: How many are too many? (video)
Mary Cope, PhD, MBA, shares how too many treats can throw a dog's diet off. She covers what to look for when buying treats, how size relates to calories, why ingredient quality matters, when treats should be nutritionally … Continue Reading
Canine atopic dermatitis treatment guidelines newly updated: What to know
The first major rewrite of the guidelines since 2015 was published September 28, 2026, in Veterinary Dermatology by the International Committee on Allergic Diseases of Animals. The authors reorganized the guidance around how … Continue Reading