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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Deer ticks found to harbor more than Lyme disease
Yale University researchers recently found that the deer tick, known to carry and transmit Lyme disease to animals and people, also harbors Babesia microti and likely transmits more deer tick virus to humans than previously thought. Furthermore, the researchers found the Lyme parasite bolstered B. microti populations. "We increasingly need to apply the most sophisticated genetic tools to identify the numerous new tick-borne microbes that have the theoretical capacity to infect humans," said researcher Sam Telford of Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. International Business Times (11/13)       | What can the cloud do for your healthcare practice?
Learn how a web-based -or "cloud"- solution can help you comply with HIPAA privacy and security standards, and give your employees access to medical information whether they are in or out of the office. Read the Guide to the Cloud for Healthcare to learn more. |
 - Pet trends serve as indicator of economies and attitudes
In a study of 53 countries including the U.S., Euromonitor International found that dog ownership and the amount spent on dogs indicated economic health and cultural attitudes toward pets. With one dog per four humans, the U.S. has the largest absolute and per capita canine population, but India's dog ownership rate is rising the fastest. The Philippines has the most pet dogs among East Asian countries, with Japan in second place. China has just over two pet dogs per 100 people, and people in predominantly Muslim countries, such as Indonesia and Middle Eastern nations, generally perceive dogs as unclean. The Atlantic online (11/13) - A pet insurance primer
Pet insurance can help animal owners make the best medical decisions for their pets without fear of financial hardship, but it's essential to have the right policy. According to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association, there are three types of policies with varying degrees of coverage and costs. This series addresses considerations for owners, offers resources and includes input from veterinarian Jerald Gemar, who weighs in with the most and least important policy features, considerations regarding payout caps and more. The Seattle Times/Tails of Seattle blog (11/12), The Seattle Times/Tails of Seattle blog (11/13) - Diabetes in pets: Risk factors, signs, diagnosis and treatment
Diabetes occurs in pets when the pancreas doesn't produce sufficient insulin or cells can no longer respond appropriately to insulin, writes veterinarian Julianne Miller. Common signs in dogs and cats include greater drinking and urinating, increased hunger, lethargy and poor coat quality. Blood and urine tests confirm the diagnosis. Insulin injections given daily along with a specific diet are the standard treatments for diabetes, notes Dr. Miller, who adds that working closely with your veterinarian will help ensure good management of a pet's diabetes. The Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff) (11/12) - Canine cruciate ligament surgery becoming more common
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture occurs in canine knees and is similar to the injury sustained by humans. The condition can be corrected with surgery that is becoming increasingly common for dogs. At Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, surgeons perform roughly 300 such surgeries yearly. WHO-TV (Des Moines, Iowa) (11/13)  |  |  | | "Rethinking Reconciliation: Are You Sufficiently Managing Operational Risk?"
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 - Video: Preventing obesity in pets
Obesity is one of the most common preventable health problems in pets. It's estimated that 40% of all dogs and cats in the United States are overweight. In this AVMA video, Dr. Tony Buffington, professor of clinical nutrition at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, offers tips on how to keep pets trim and healthy. Watch the video.
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