Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, October 30, 2025. Link.
Most read posts from October 30, 2025 AHD Bulletin –
- Convenience, connection matter just as much as price. Link.
- Canine sports medicine has a promising future. Link.
- It is time to communicate about pet holiday safety. Link.
- The power of your brain. Link.
- The empathy problem: Balancing emotion in decision-making. Link.
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Converting pet behavior observations into clinical data
Source: Innovative Veterinary Care, September 19, 2025. Link. Clear, observable descriptions of pet behaviors versus relying on subjective terms like “anxious” or “aggressive,” enables more accurate assessment and targeted interventions across the veterinary team.
New state law inspired by Pomeranian rescued from Palisades Fire aims to protect pets in disasters
Source: LAist, November 5, 2025. Link. A new (California) state law aims to protect pets during emergencies by requiring local governments to outline animal rescue procedures for their communities and share resources online to help owners reunite with their pets.
Ag bagger vs. baleage: Which works better?
Source: Wisconsin Agriculturist, November 5, 2025. Link. Baleage that is wrapped and stored properly will have little spoilage outdoors, but the forage quality of each bale may vary. If maximizing forage quality is a top priority and the budget allows for it, consider investing in an ag bagger.
Why do we feel butterflies in the stomach?
Source: TS|Digest November 2025. Link. The jitters we feel in anticipation of an event can trigger larger physiological responses. When the body’s fight-or-flight response is triggered, a cascade of things begins, including signals that adjust the gut and microbiome.