Last week’s AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, November 2, 2023. Link.
Most read post(s) from the November 2nd AHD Bulletin –
- Heartworm prevention nonadherence prevalent in U.S., study finds. Link.
Place keeper: 2023 Veterinary Conferences provided by Galaxy Vets. Link.
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Winter storms 101: How to prepare for snow, ice
Source: The Weather Channel, November 7, 2023. Link. Winter storms will become more frequent in the coming weeks and months, so it’s important to refresh your memory on topics ranging from what different alerts mean to what you should know about forecasts, some sneaky hazards and steps you can take to be ready.
Live in a cold climate? You need winter tires
Source: The DRIVE, August 13, 2023. Link. All-season tires provide decent traction in rain and light snow but they’re not the safest option in temperatures that fall below 45ºF consistently and they’re practically useless in deep snow. Winter tires offer better stopping distance in cold, inclement weather, says Bradley Brownell.
Data: Amazon, Chewy headline retailer satisfaction
Source: Pet Business, November 2023. Link. At an ACSI score of 83, Amazon and Chewy rank the highest for customer satisfaction among all retailers going into the holiday season.
The NAVC commits $1 million to fund new global award program
Source: NAVC, November 1, 2023. Link. “NAVC Gives is a unique grassroots award program that seeks to shine the light on those who are making a difference in the animal health field, whether it’s transforming veterinary medicine or saving one animal or person in distress in a local veterinary clinic,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill.
Think cats are aloof? They make nearly 300 facial expressions, study says.
Source: The Washington Post, November 7, 2023. Link. Brittany Florkiewicz has always been a dog person, but she was surprised by what she discovered when reviewing more than 100 hours of cat videos.
