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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Gecko research may lead to adhesive that stays sticky when wet
In an effort to produce an adhesive that works even when wet, University of Akron researchers are studying the sticking properties of geckos, who have an uncanny ability to adhere to slippery vertical surfaces. "Nature gives us a certain set of rules that point us in the right direction," said researcher Ali Dhinojwala. The findings may lead to an adhesive that can be used inside the human body, applied during surgery. ScienceDaily (8/9)      - Zoo veterinarian transitions to small-animal practice
Veterinarian Stephanie James spent most of her career caring for animals in zoos, but she recently made the transition back into companion animal care. Although Dr. James has worked with a menagerie of animals ranging from exotic birds to snow leopards, she enjoys the challenges and rewards of small-animal medicine and says she has done a lot of learning over the past year in her new role. "Some things are the same, but some diseases you never see in zoo medicine," she says. Litchfield County Times (New Milford, Conn.) (8/9)  | Animal News | |  | | - Protecting pet birds' heart health
Although avian hearts are different than mammalian hearts in some ways, veterinarian Margaret Wissman points out that birds are susceptible to some of the same heart conditions as humans and some other mammals, such as congestive heart failure and arrhythmia. To keep a pet bird's heart in optimum health, Dr. Wissman recommends feeding an appropriate food, providing ample exercise, discussing possible supplements with a veterinarian and seeking regular veterinary care, including a full cardiac evaluation if warranted. Bird Channel (8/9) - Buying purebred? Veterinarians offer tips for finding the right pet
Veterinarians Vicki Meyers-Wallen, an associate professor of genetics and reproduction at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine Baker Institute for Animal Health, and Jerold S. Bell, a clinical associate genetics professor at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, offer advice to owners interested in purchasing a purebred pet. Owners can start the process by talking with a veterinarian about breed choices, said Dr. Meyers-Wallen. Visiting breeders and their litters in person is also a good idea, adds Dr. Bell. Both recommend looking into the health records of the animal's parents. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.) (8/10) - Blister beetles in alfalfa could be deadly for horses
The drought has forced many North Dakota horse owners to order hay from other areas, and they may also be transporting blister beetles, an insect that is potentially deadly when ingested by horses even in small quantities. Horse owners are warned to avoid feeding hay with beetles on it because "even the juice from crushed beetles can cause illness; therefore, owners should not simply remove dead beetles in hopes of feeding the hay," said veterinarian and equine specialist Carrie Hammer with the North Dakota State University Extension Service. The Bismarck Tribune (N.D.) (8/9) - Create an e-mail newsletter that won't end up in the trash
E-mail newsletters can be a good way to build credibility and interact with your customers, but certain mistakes can cause this approach to backfire, writes Bryan Janeczko of Wicked Start. Make sure your newsletter doesn't look like spam, and give your subscribers an easy way to opt out. Also, try to give your newsletter an appealing visual layout, he writes. SCORE Small Business Success Blog (8/8)  | Finally, a Bank that's not all bark
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- Tenn. bans turtles as pets to protect animals, people
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has stopped issuing permits for keeping turtles as pets in an effort to protect the public from bacteria such as salmonella that may be carried by the animals and to protect the wild turtle population. "It's common sense," said Walter Cook, TWRA captive wildlife coordinator. "It's a public health concern and we have to be responsible." The Tennessean (Nashville) (8/7)  |  |  | | 3 Keys for Maximizing Hospital IT Efficiency
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 | AVMA in the News | | | | - Protecting pets from contaminated food: Be informed, be prepared
While it's not always possible to prevent exposing pets to contaminated food, owners can reduce the risks by researching their pet's food, starting with a conversation with their veterinarian, writes Natasha Ashton, an executive with Petplan. Owners can stay abreast of pet food recalls and other pressing animal health issues by visiting reputable Internet sources of timely, accurate information such as AVMA's Twitter feed @AVMARecallWatch, Ashton points out. The Huffington Post/The Blog (8/9)
| Association News | | | | - Video: Microchipping Pets
The AVMA recommends the use of microchip identification implants for pets to help raise the likelihood that lost pets will be returned to their owners. In this video, Dr. Melissa Feltes of the Care Animal Hospital of Arlington Heights explains the advantages of using microchip identifications for pets, how they are implanted, and what pet owners should do to keep the information linked to them current and useful to animal rescuers. View the video and read our backgrounder and FAQ for more information.
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