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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Man sutures dog wound with twine, wraps it with duct tape
A Texas dog is recovering after his owner used twine as suture and duct-taped a wound on his back. The dog, named Frank, was confiscated by animal control officers after a call about possible abuse. The dog received proper veterinary care and will soon be put up for adoption. "You need to leave the veterinary care to veterinarians," said Animal Care Services representative Lisa Norwood. San Antonio Express-News (5/17)      - Amazing anteater pregnancy is a mystery
A female giant anteater named Armani at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center in Greenwich, Conn., gave birth to baby girl Alice in August, followed by the surprise April birth of baby boy Archie. That poses a biological mystery because Armani and her mate were separated after the first birth. It's possible that Archie's birth was the result of delayed implantation, although that's never been recorded in the species and would be surprising immediately after giving birth. More likely, the pair somehow gained access to each other, although staff at the center don't believe that's possible. Greenwich Time (Conn.) (5/17)  |
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- Camels: One of Australia's most devastating invasive species
An estimated 750,000 camels wreak havoc in the Australian outback. Brought to the country in the 19th century as work animals, their services were no longer needed as the internal combustion engine became widely used. Today, the animals decimate wild and agricultural lands, drinking water needed by farms and leaving a trail of damage in their wake. "Camels are almost uniquely brilliant at surviving the conditions in the outback. Introducing them was short-term genius and long-term disaster," said writer Simon Reeve. BBC (5/18) - Enjoy pets while putting safety first
There's no doubt that pets improve humans' quality of life, providing companionship, decreasing stress and prompting exercise. However, people with compromised immune systems, such as young children, the elderly and people with certain illnesses, can be at increased risk from pathogens pets may carry. This article provides hygiene guidelines that allow even those with compromised immunity to enjoy their pets safely. The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.) (free content) (5/19) - An ounce of heartworm prevention is worth a pound of cure
Treatment of heartworm disease can cost as much as $1,000 for bigger dogs, much more than the cost of monthly preventive medication, notes veterinarian Melissa James. The health costs to dogs are high, as they suffer severe damage to the heart, kidneys and their overall health, and some dogs do not survive treatment. Heartworm preventive medication has the added bonus of killing other parasites that can cause illness in dogs and people, Dr. James adds. The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) (5/20)  | The Smart Approach to IT Resource Management
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| Association News | | | | - Podcast: National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2013
Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly 1 million people, more than half of them children, required medical attention for dog bites. Many of these bites could have been avoided by knowing a few simple facts about dog behavior and through responsible pet ownership. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, the AVMA is again teaming up with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Postal Service, and America's plastic and reconstructive surgeons to sponsor National Dog Bite Prevention Week, held this year from May 19-25. In our latest podcast, Dr. Ilana Reisner, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, discusses dog bite prevention strategies.
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