Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, August 20, 2026. Link.
Most read posts from August 20th, 2026 AHD Bulletin –
- The Platinum Rule overcomes differences and gets things done. Link.
- Sound therapy for dogs and cats. Link.
- Nutraceuticals in K9 osteoarthritis: A clinical comparison with NSAIDs. Link.
- Study: AI-powered camera predicts 95% of Thoroughbred foalings. Link.
- 2027 pay raises expected to hold mostly flat amid cost pressures. Link.
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If you hear this 4-word phrase hang up your phone immediately
Source: Reader’s Digest, March 2025. Link. The four-word phone scam involves a recorded voice that asks, “Can you hear me?” when the victim answers the call. The phrase is designed to trick the victim into responding, “yes,” while the person or computer on the other end records.
How the job market is affecting college graduates’ morale
Source: SFGATE, August 18, 2026. Link. Recent college graduates are facing a challenging job market as employers increasingly rescind job offers and disappear on applicants, according to a report. The findings show that 34 percent of recent graduates have had job offers rescinded, and 68 percent have been ghosted after interviews.
Why so many workers are turning down promotions
Source: Fast Company, August 16, 2026. Link. Research suggests many promotable workers don’t want the stress that comes with advancement, even if it comes with a bigger paycheck. It’s not enough just to get a better title and a bump in pay. They’re really looking at what that promotion means; not only for my career, but my personal life.
Strategies to break approval-seeking habits
Source: SmartBrief, July 10, 2026. Link. Confident leaders seek feedback but do not rely on approval, which can hinder decision-making and leadership effectiveness. To break the cycle, name the approval filter when it arises, distinguish between gathering input and seeking permission and practice tolerance for discomfort when decisions face resistance.
40 percent of dog owners admit they’d eat their pet’s food
Source: Isiah Carey FOX 26, August 22, 2026. Link. A survey by Pet’s Table also shows 23 percent of owners would dig in their animal’s food without hesitation. 16 percent say they’ve even tried it without hesitation at least once, while 25 percent said they would never try their pet’s food.
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