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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Veterinarian enjoys lifetime of providing animal care
Veterinarian William Dern, 89, has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1945, and he spent more than half of his career in large animal medicine before shifting his focus to small animals. Dr. Dern made the switch due in part to his age, but he's showing no signs of slowing down. He's seen many changes in the world and in veterinary medicine over the years. "I feel like I'm doing a service for the people and possibly helping the animal population," said Dr. Dern. "... I feel very fortunate to have picked a profession where I enjoyed what I was doing for a lifetime." Urbana Daily Citizen (Ohio) (11/4)       | When all else fails, there's Twist-a-Dose®!
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- Dog needs medical intervention for immune-mediated disease
Facing a diagnosis of an autoimmune condition in their pet, the owners of a small dog ask veterinarian John de Jong for advice. Dr. de Jong explains that their dog likely has one of two conditions -- immune mediated hemolytic anemia or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura/immune thrombocytopenia. He writes that in animals with such conditions, the body targets its own blood tissue, and he suggests following their veterinarian's recommendations for treatment. Boston Herald (11/4) - Pet lost in NYC highlights network of kind strangers
After slipping out of her collar while playing with other dogs in Central Park, Zoey, a dog adopted by a New York family as a stray off the streets of Puerto Rico, was lost. Her family posted thousands of fliers over a wide area, offered a $5,000 reward for her safe return and conducted exhaustive searches day after day. After a week, Zoey was found by two women walking their dog, injured and tired but otherwise OK. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (11/3) - "Doga" soothes owners and pets
Pet owners participating in doga, or dog yoga, classes use their dogs for resistance while giving their pets a good stretch and massage. The dogs usually become more calm and relaxed as they take cues from their owners, according to instructor Kater Leatherman. Veterinarian Jessica Heard thinks doga fosters the human-animal bond and may also help dogs with arthritis and older, less flexible dogs. The Capital (Annapolis, Md.) (11/5)  - 5 ways to prepare for the next natural disaster
Natural disasters can have a devastating impact on small businesses, so it's critical to develop a recovery plan, Stephanie Faris writes. Make sure you have the right insurance and use a data-backup solution. Also, find a way for your employees to keep working if your office becomes unusable. Intuit Small Business Blog (11/2)  |  |  | | "Rethinking Reconciliation: Are You Sufficiently Managing Operational Risk?"
Today's advanced, outsourced reconciliation solutions enable financial markets firms to focus more on risk, regulation, transparency, and efficiency. Discover the advantages of having a global center of excellence consolidating multiple data and information points and platforms to help manage operational risk. To learn more, read "Rethinking Reconciliation." >> | |  |  |  |
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| Association News | | | | - AVMA Website Warrior scavenger hunt
Attention AVMA members and vet students: Are you an AVMA Website Warrior? Complete the avma.org Website Warrior Scavenger Hunt (running weekly from Oct. 29 through Dec. 14) and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card — and also help your veterinary school win a $500 scholarship donation! Visit AVMA's Website Warrior page for hints, rules and more information.
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