Last week’s most read posts –
- Five metrics veterinary practices should track. Link.
- Touring a veterinary hospital with Temple Grandin, PhD, Marty Becker, DVM (video). Link.
Last AHD Bulletin –
- Animal Health Digest Bulletin, Thursday, September 8, 2022. Link.
Top recommended veterinary products
Source: DVM 360®. Link. 748 companion animal veterinarians shared their recommendations on brands in various pet product categories for the inaugural dvm360® Top Veterinarian Recommended Products survey conducted by MJH Life Sciences’ Healthcare Research & Analytics.
Can we finally kill off cheap, disposable conference swag?
Source: Fast Company, September 6, 2022. Link. Elizabeth Segran, PhD, discusses all the give-a-ways at conventions in the context of value, choice and our planet’s sustainability.
Colorado State University study evaluates probiotic for calming effects in cats
Source: Purina Nutrition Exchange via Clinician’s Brief, September 2022. Link. The results of the CSU study suggest that BL999, the probiotic in Calming Care, is well tolerated by cats, reduces stress, reduces stress-associated problems like reactivated FHV-1, and increases social interactions between cats and people.
Why dogs lick their people
Source: Whole Dog Journal, August 9, 2022. Link. Dogs often lick people to show affection, as a greeting, or to simply get our attention. Of course, if you happen to have a little food, lotion, or salty sweat on your skin, that may play a role as well.
Be more intentional about how often you look at your email
Source: Fast Company, September 9, 2022. Link. Studies have found that being tethered to your email can make you feel emotionally drained, frustrated, and stressed.
How to stay cool when you’re put on the spot
Source: Harvard Business Review, July 25, 2022. Link. The author presents a four-step framework to give you an opportunity to respond thoughtfully and confidently in difficult moments where people catch you off guard and where you feel defensive.