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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Report calls for greater vigilance on small-animal zoonotic diseases
A coalition of public health organizations is calling for a system to monitor zoonotic infectious diseases in small companion animals. There are global monitoring systems in place for livestock diseases, and a similar system for small-animal zoonotic disease would help safeguard human health, a new paper suggests. "As dogs and cats have moved from the barn, to the house, to the bedroom, the potential for disease spread to humans increases," said U.K. veterinarian Michael Day, lead author of the report. "Control of diseases among dogs and cats is a good way to prevent spread to humans." PhysOrg.com (11/12), The Australian/Australian Associated Press (tiered subscription model) (11/13)      - Red tide continues to plague Fla. wildlife
Red tide poisoning, or brevetoxicosis, has been killing Florida wildlife, and veterinarian Heather Barron, who works with the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, is treating two turtles critically ill from the poisoning as well as dozens of birds. "What we're seeing in this case with red tide is it is like a catastrophic event for us. We are literally overwhelmed with patients at this point," said Dr. Barron. WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, Fla.) (11/12)  | Deliver Big with Tiny Tabs®!
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- Feline acne: Causes and treatment
Feline acne, which is associated with overproductive sebaceous glands, usually appears on the chin, according to veterinarian Keeley McNeal. If the cat responds with rubbing and scratching, it can break the skin, causing a bacterial infection with draining skin pustules. If acne is caught early enough, applying topical benzoyl peroxide may clear it up, according to Dr. McNeal, but more advanced lesions require antibiotics, and she said it can be difficult to catch an early case of acne. "Cats can be pretty good at hiding it until they're really miserable," Dr. McNeal said. The Herald News (Joliet, Ill.) (11/13) - A colorful array of survival strategies across the animal kingdom
The ability to alter coloration helps many animals -- not just chameleons and octopuses -- adapt to their environment, letting them avoid predators or hide from prey as they hunt. Animals such as the stoat, the snowshoe hare and the ptarmigan change with the seasons, becoming as white as snow in winter. Meanwhile other species change color very quickly, such as the goldenrod crab spider, which changes from white to yellow to stalk prey on flowers. IO9.com (11/12)  | Around the Office | |  | | - How to retain employees
Forty percent of employees say they plan to look for a new job within the next six months, write David Williams and Mary Michelle Scott of Fishbowl. This is bad news for employers who expend a lot of resources to hire the best people. Williams and Scott suggest companies try the five "R's" of employee relationships to retain them: responsibility, respect, revenue sharing, reward and relaxation time. Harvard Business Review online/HBR Blog Network (free registration) (11/12)  | |  | | The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
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- Behavioral issues underlie most barking problems, AVMA says
According to the AVMA, devocalization of dogs should be a last resort in cases where behavioral modification has not been effective, and it should be performed only by a qualified, licensed veterinarian. "Barking is a normal behavior for animals, and that's how they communicate," said Dr. Sheilah Robertson, assistant director of the AVMA's animal welfare division. "Nuisance barking or excessive barking usually has an underlying social issue." The procedure may be the only option for families facing eviction or euthanasia of their pet, Dr. Robertson points out. AVMA is reviewing recommendations on devocalization as part of a regular review of all its policies. CBS News (11/12) - AVMA contributes to public discussion of food animal issues
On Thursday, a series of panel discussions will take place in New York addressing the public's concerns about food production. AVMA's assistant director of the Division of Scientific Activities, Dr. Christine Hoang, will participate as a member of a discussion titled "Your Toughest Questions Answered on Antibiotics and Your Food." Farm Futures (11/13)  | Learn about Xerox® solid ink and enter to win
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 | Association News | | | | - Managing asthma in cats
For those with severe allergies, close contact with a cat can lead to an asthma attack. But did you know that cats can suffer from asthma as well? While there is no cure for asthma, we can take steps to make sure our asthmatic cats lead healthy, comfortable lives. In the latest AVMA Animal Tracks podcast, Dr. Melanie Bolling, clinical instructor at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, discusses asthma and how to manage this condition in our cats. Listen to the podcast.
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