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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Newly identified genetic defect in dogs similar to rare human illness
Researchers discovered a genetic ailment afflicting dogs that is similar to a rare defect in humans called centronuclear myopathy. It results in extreme muscle weakness that eventually leads to death before the age of 18 in humans, and research could lead to treatments for both dogs and humans. Roughly six in 100,000 human infants are born with the disorder, and researchers tapped an international network of veterinarians and identified five dogs with the same genetic defect and symptoms. Studies on two colonies of dogs have tested new treatments. "Thanks to genomic comparison, we are understanding finally that dogs and humans are sick in the same way and can be treated the same way," said veterinarian and geneticist Laurent Tiret. "Dogs help us and we help them." ScienceMag.org/Science Now blog (6/13)       |
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- Banfield survey leads to suggestions for improving pet longevity
Banfield Pet Hospital's State of Pet Health Report for 2013 finds that life expectancy for dogs increased by 4% since 2002 while that of cats increased by 10%. Veterinarian Jeffrey Klausner, Banfield's chief medical officer, cautioned that a downward trend in veterinary appointments could reverse health gains for pets. Dr. Klausner suggests several steps owners in any locale can take to improve the chances their pet will live a long, healthy life, including having twice-yearly veterinary exams, spaying/neutering and keeping cats indoors. ChicagoNow.com/Steve Dale's Pet World blog (6/13) - Companies help horses injured in Okla. tornadoes
Woodford Feed in Versailles, Ky., and Bob Hubbard Horse Transportation in nearby Glen's Creek paired up to deliver donated feed and bedding to tornado-injured horses in Oklahoma. Many horses suffered facial damage that required surgery, and the feed and clean bedding helps them recover from their procedures. The donations are being delivered to Equine Medical Associates in Edmond, Okla. Lexington Herald-Leader (Ky.) (6/12)  | |  | | | Fight the Spread of Canine Lyme Disease
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- Monkey that bit boy won't be tested for rabies
The owner of a female Java macaque that bit a boy in Illinois did not register the animal under the state's exotic pet ownership law that went into effect in 2011, authorities say. The monkey won't be tested for rabies, which would involve euthanization, because the boy's parents chose to have him undergo rabies prophylaxis. The monkey could be placed in a new home, and officials are discussing options with primate experts at the St. Louis Zoo. The Telegraph (Alton, Ill.) (6/12)  | An Invitation for SmartBrief Readers
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 - MSU questionnaires assist owners making end-of-life decisions for pets
Michigan State University veterinarian Maria Iliopoulou and colleagues developed questionnaires for owners and veterinarians to use upon the diagnosis of cancer in a pet and during treatment, according to a study in JAVMA. Merging the veterinarian's expertise with the owner's knowledge of a pet's attitude and behavior could improve care decisions, Dr. Iliopoulou said. "By having this tool, we can help owners see what's really going on with the animal to improve decision making and facilitate the human-animal bond under the challenging circumstances of cancer diagnosis and treatment," Dr. Iliopoulou said. PhysOrg.com (6/13)  | Myths, Pitfalls and Realities of CPQ Software
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 | Association News | |  | | - Aardvarks to Zebras
Many people think that physicians only take care of people and veterinarians only take care of animals, but that's far from the truth. Veterinarians play a critical but often overlooked role in "One Health," which is the intersection of animal, human and ecosystem health. To learn more about One Health and get the latest One Health news from around the world, visit AVMA's Aardvarks to Zebras website.
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