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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Rabies prophylaxis vaccines are in short supply
Manufacturers of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis vaccines, used yearly to treat some 23,000 to 38,000 potentially exposed Americans, have reported low stock of the vaccines. That's concerning to health officials because this year's tally of rabies cases in animals is higher than normal and human exposures are up. "It's a little worrisome. It makes us even more cautious," said New Mexico's state public health veterinarian Paul Ettestad. "Usually we keep enough vaccine on hand for 10 people, and right now we have enough only for three or four." Production of the vaccines is under way and colder weather should slow the virus, so experts expect supplies to rebound soon. NBC News/Vitals blog (9/19)      - Oregon Zoo develops blood draw technique for alert polar bears
Thanks to hours of training polar bears at the Oregon Zoo, staff there have perfected a way to draw blood from polar bears who haven't been sedated or anesthetized. The bears, a brother and sister duo at the zoo, were trained to enter a smaller aluminum enclosure and extend a back paw through a small opening, allowing a technician to shave off fur and access a vein for blood collection while the bears are distracted by food treats. Tests on the blood show lower levels of stress markers than in blood drawn from sedated bears. The Oregonian (Portland) (9/19)  |  |  | | What Sets Financial Markets Leaders Apart?
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 - How to outsmart pets who resist medication
Owners are often stymied by pets that spit out, shake out, avoid or hide their oral medications, but veterinarian Kevin Wilson offers some tips for helping pets take medications with as little hassle as possible. Dr. Wilson suggests techniques such as hiding pills in treats, having medications specially flavored and compounded, and trying long-lasting injections. Dr. Wilson suggests consulting with a veterinarian for help medicating those pets who outsmart their owners' best attempts. The Seattle Times/Tails of Seattle blog (9/20) - Kennel cough is complex of pathogens
Kennel cough describes illness associated with a variety of pathogens, and although there is a vaccine, it does not protect against all infectious organisms that can cause coughing in dogs, writes veterinarian Lee Pickett. It takes some time for the vaccine to be fully protective, and stress and throat irritation from constant barking at a kennel can also precipitate an infection, according to Dr. Pickett. A cat's habit of bringing mice home to its owner is explained by Dr. Pickett in this article as well. Reading Eagle Press (Pa.) (9/21) - Want to adopt a rabbit? Think it through first, veterinarian says
Veterinarian Elizabeth Bradt reminds fairgoers who find rabbits for sale that purchasing a rabbit as a pet should be a well-thought-out process that involves all family members. Factors to consider include proper space and time to devote to feeding, cleaning and playing with the rabbit, Dr. Bradt writes. A visit to the veterinarian's office to have the rabbit spayed or neutered is important, too. Finally, be sure no one in the house is allergic to rabbit hair or the hay they eat by visiting a rescue that has rabbits before bringing a rabbit home. The Salem News (Mass.) (9/21)  | Crazy Marketing Projects? Meet AtTask.
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 | Around the Office | |  | | - How to keep your part-time workers happy
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  - Cats need regular veterinary exams
According to the AVMA, there are roughly 8 million more cats than dogs in the U.S., and yet more dogs than cats visit the veterinarian's office, writes veterinarian Michelle Arnold. Owners may have misconceptions such as thinking that indoor cats aren't at risk for infectious diseases and parasites, and they may reason that cats that don't appear ill are healthy, Dr. Arnold writes. But preventative care is essential for all cats, and if an owner can't bring their cat in to a veterinarian's office, they should contact a mobile veterinarian, Dr. Arnold suggests. KyForward (Lexington, Ky.) (9/20)  | Reach Health Care Leaders with SmartBrief
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| Association News | | | | - AVMA Tweets
The AVMA has established seven Twitter feeds to keep its members and the public up to date on issues relevant to veterinary medicine, including animal/pet news, pet food recalls, legislative issues, veterinary research, disaster preparedness, job postings, and convention and meeting news. View a list of AVMA's Twitter feeds.
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