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| 1. A hero's welcome for Kabang as she returns to Philippines |
| Kabang, the dog who lost her snout while saving two humans from an oncoming motorcycle, was welcomed back in the Philippines with a motorcade celebration after more than half a year in the U.S. for treatment at the University of California, Davis. Skin grafts were used to close the gaping wound on her face that resulted from the accident. "She symbolizes unconditional love," said veterinarian Anton Lim, who is caring for Kabang in the Philippines. "She saved two lives so the whole world actually came together to save hers, so it is really a very nice symbol for everyone." Huffington Post, The (06/08) KTVU-TV (Oakland, Calif.) (06/10) Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model), The (06/08) BBC (06/08) |
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| 2. Humans will someday be able to converse with pets, researcher says |
| Animal behaviorist Con Slobodchikoff says he has decoded the language of prairie dogs, an accomplishment that means technology could someday be capable of translating the communications of cats, dogs and other animals. "It's probably five to 10 years out. But I think we can get to the point where we can actually communicate back and forth in basic animal languages," Slobodchikoff says. Atlantic online, The (06/04) |
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| 3. N.M. woman attacked by black bear in her home |
| USA Today (06/05) |
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| 4. Research explores the ways dogs help people heal |
| In findings that support what many animal owners already know, Washington State University researchers conclude that spending time with dogs is good for people. So good, in fact, that canine companions can help address mental health disorders among humans. The study looked at teens in residential treatment centers for substance abuse. The participants' mood and attentiveness improved after spending time with dogs, and symptoms of depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder dropped dramatically. Researcher Lindsay Ellsworth said canine companionship may stimulate the release of opioids. Discovery (06/07) |
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| 5. Fla. golf resort's giant Burmese python makes residents nervous |
| USA Today (06/06) |
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| 6. Baby raccoon exposes 13 people to rabies |
| A Rhode Island family took a baby raccoon into their home, and tests later confirmed the animal had rabies. Thirteen people, including two under the age of 18, were exposed to rabies and are undergoing post-exposure rabies prophylaxis. San Francisco Chronicle (free content) (06/06) |
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| 7. Rabid dog in Spain is country's first case in almost 4 decades |
| A dog that recently attacked people in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain was rabid, marking the first case of the illness in Spain since 1975. The local government has mandated that all 60,000 dogs, all cats and ferrets within a certain area must be vaccinated for rabies within 15 days. Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model), The (06/11) |
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| 8. Veterinarians debate medical marijuana use: Some see promise, others see danger |
| Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wis.) (06/08) |
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| 9. Drug disposal |
| Do you know how to dispose of unused veterinary drugs? The AVMA has issued guidance on responsible drug disposal for veterinarians, their staff and their clients. View the AVMA brochure, "Disposing of Unwanted Medicine," AVMA's policy on "Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal" and AVMA's video on how to dispose of pharmaceutical waste. |
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| 10. Tennessee Walking Horse trainer to enter guilty plea in animal cruelty case |
| Tennessean (Nashville) (tiered subscription model), The (06/09) |
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