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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Research demonstrates baboons' math prowess
A recent study of olive baboons found they did as well as human children at accurately comparing quantities, providing the first evidence that baboons use analog reasoning. "A lot of people don't realize how smart these animals are," said researcher Jenna Bovee. "Baboons can show you that five is more than two. That's as accurate as a typical 3-year-old, so you have to give them that credit." RedOrbit (5/5)      - Veterinarian saves dog who tangled with stick in the woods
Minnesota veterinarian Mike Shirley surgically removed a 2-foot-long, 1.5-inch-thick stick lodged in the abdominal muscle of a sweet-natured Labrador retriever mix named Willow. Her owner, Annette Olson, isn't sure how the stick became lodged but suspects the hills and wooded areas on her 120-acre property contributed. "She's a very lucky dog, that it went along the muscle layer and did not angle further," Dr. Shirley said. "If that went into the abdomen, you'd have major issues." Duluth News Tribune (Minn.) (5/4)  |
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- Tenn. health officials call on public to help fight zoonoses
Last year, Tennessee saw a spike in infections from tick and mosquito-borne diseases, and this year, public health officials are asking people to help track and prevent zoonoses such as West Nile virus, La Crosse encephalitis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. Bobcat fever, a tick-borne disease affecting cats, and heartworm disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, are of concern in pets. "So many animals still get heartworms every year," said Sharon Patton of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. "... That's sort of sad when it can be prevented." The Tennessean (Nashville) (tiered subscription model) (5/5) - Facebook and a kitchen mixer stir up dog-treat success story
Dawn Henson began making homemade dog treats in her kitchen in an effort to raise money for heartworm treatment after she adopted an infected dog from a shelter. That decision has spawned donations to other animals in need and a new business venture. Henson hopes to open a store that includes an area to house animals available for adoption. Intuit Small Business Blog (5/6)  | |  | | | Fight the Spread of Canine Lyme Disease
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- Getting your customers to tell you what's wrong
Some unsatisfied customers choose not to explain why they are unhappy, which can be a problem for business owners who are interested in improving their operations, Marta Segal Block writes. You might be able to uncover the reasons for their disappointment by distributing surveys or questionnaires to your customers, especially those who do not return to your establishment, she writes. The Huffington Post/The Blog (5/3)  | What can the cloud do for your construction company?
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 - Ariz. law narrows service animals to dogs and miniature horses
An Arizona law that will soon take effect limits service animals to dogs and miniature horses, excluding other animals such as parrots and ferrets and any animal that only provides comfort. Owners of restaurants and grocery stores expressed gratitude for the new legislation, noting that people sometimes misrepresent pets as service animals to get them into a food-service area. "We take food safety very seriously, and some creatures, in my opinion, are a potential health problem," said state Rep. T.J. Shope, who also runs a grocery store. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix) (tiered subscription model) (5/4)  | Myths, Pitfalls and Realities of CPQ Software
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- National Pet Week
Sunday marked the beginning of National Pet Week, sponsored by the AVMA to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine. Launched in 1981, National Pet Week is a week of education, fun, and a focal point for celebration in communities across the country. Visit Petweek.org for more information on National Pet Week, including resources for pet owners, educators, and veterinary clinics.
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