Veterinarian Andrew Bullis offers a firsthand count of a difficult euthanasia case that is a prime example of one of the reasons veterinarian suicide rates may be higher than the average population. Put simply, the job is not always easy, nor fair. Source: SLATE, February 5, 2003. Link. You see, our business is healing, yes. But you all know there’s only so much we can do. … [Read more...]
Stop buying grain-free pet food!
Grain-free dog food, accounted for 44 percent of pet food sold in specialty stores in 2017, according the New York Times. Along with pet foods that are vegan, organic, raw and you name it, consumers continue to increase spending on specialty pet food. However, veterinarians are concerned that grain-free diets pose health risks to dogs, especially if consumed long-term. FDA … [Read more...]
Career peaks can happen at any time
If you think you may have peaked in your career or worry that you may already have, take heart. A recent study published in Nature shows that we can peak at any age. Researchers examined the careers of 30,000 scientists, artists and directors and found that almost everyone is likely to experience a hot streak, but its timing is completely unpredictable. Source: SLATE, … [Read more...]
Lighthearted viral lemur video has serious undertone
Everything about this video—the lemur, its incessant demands and the young boys —is adorable. However, the real story of lemurs and domestication is quite different according to Tara Clarke, assistant professor at Duke University and co-director of a nonprofit called Lemur Love. Source: Slate, April 27, 2016 via AVMA SmartBrief, April 29, 2016. Lemurs (Lemur catta) are not … [Read more...]
Curling lips mean what?
Sent by a subscriber, this is a serious, yet comical look at lip curling. The links are fun, too. Veterinary team members will enjoy sharing this with clients via websites or blogs. Enjoy! Source: Slate, January 12, 2016. The flehmen response is a scent-sucking mechanism employed by many mammalian species. It’s easy to mistake the behavior for aggression, since the animal … [Read more...]