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- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, December 9, 2021. Link.
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- Archives for December 2020, Animal Health Digest. Link.
Zoonotic infection from household aquarium
Source: Worms and Germs, November 30, 2021. Link. Scott Weese, DVM, reminds us to use some common sense around pet fish. Remember that if you’re sick, it’s always good to make sure your healthcare providers know about any animal contacts you’ve had recently (in your household or elsewhere).
How cat and dog ‘moms’ and ‘dads’ are parenting their pets
Source: The Washington Post, November 27, 2021. Link. Have you noticed more cats in strollers lately? Or, bumpers stickers that read, “I love my granddogs”? You’re not imagining it. More people are investing serious time, money and attention in their pets.
How to thrive in uncertainty: Separate crisis from predicament
Source: SmartBrief, December 13, 2021. Link. Crises are things that usually rally people to find solutions. A predicament is more complex and ambiguous, and the process of finding a turnkey solution far more uncertain.
4 equine diseases linked to vitamin E deficiency
Source: EQUUS, January 7, 2021. Link. Lack of vitamin E puts horses at risk of several neuromuscular disorders.