Last week’s most read posts
- Vaccine guide is helpful for newbies and pros. Link.
Last week’s AHD Bulletin
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, June 23, 2022. Link.
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If we love our pets so much, why do we treat their veterinarians so poorly?
Source: Boston Globe, February 15, 2022. Link. “They give their all to our pets, despite mental health struggles in the field. But vets get shockingly little in return,” writes Jeff Harder. If you missed this before, it is a good situation analysis of our veterinary industry challenges.
DVM explains why dogs lick their humans
Source: Daily Paws, March 4, 2021. Link. Mariana Pardo, DVM, says when dogs lick humans it can be a sign of affection, wanting attention or the taste of our salty skin.
The rules of ‘poopspection’: Analyzing horses manure
Source: The Horse, June 15, 2022. Link. Veterinarians offer guidelines to help better “read” horse poop. Poop is one of many factors to consider for observant and attentive owners when monitoring their horses.
Why chicken combs fall over
Source: Successful Farming, August 2021. Link. If a chicken’s comb looks healthy and normal, even if it’s not standing straight up, there is nothing to worry about.
The Incredible Dr. Pol is set to air its 200th episode
Source: People, June 24, 2022. Link. “It makes me very happy when people understand more about animals and how to take care of them better.” – Jan H. Pol, DVM