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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Research: Cats' lives often mirror those of owners
Cats that live in close proximity to their owners are more apt to mirror their own behaviors and routines to those of their human companions than animals that live primarily outside. Picking up on human eating and sleeping habits may play a role in obesity in cats, according to the study, which found mostly outdoor cats tended toward more independent, feral behaviors. Humans learn from cats, too, says veterinarian Jane Brunt, executive director of the CATalyst Council. "When they sit on our lap softly purring with rhythmic breathing and half-closed eyes, the sense of serenity and calm that comes over us is like a private lesson in inner peace and meditation," Dr. Brunt said. Discovery (1/16)       | Avoid these 7 project portfolio pitfalls
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 - Fla. dog recovering from wild boar attack
Dakota, a 3-year-old Australian shepherd, was attacked by a wild boar while out with his owner, a local firefighter. Veterinarian Juliet Gladden attended to his extensive injuries and said he'll likely recover but that it will take some time. "Most of the wounds we found suggest hopefully his heart, lungs and body can withstand surgery and make it through," said Dr. Gladden, who has treated other dogs attacked by wild boars. WFTS-TV (Tampa, Fla.) (1/16) - At-home pet euthanasia becomes more common
Veterinarian Linda Randall notes that at-home euthanasia of pets has steadily increased in recent years, and about 25% of the euthanasia procedures she performs are carried out at the owner's home. Dr. Randall creates a quiet, soothing environment and gives the pet a sedative before the euthanasia injection. "It's very painless and very peaceful," Dr. Randall said. "We wish more people would do it at home." However, it's not for everyone, Dr. Randall says, because the cost is roughly twice that of in-office euthanasia and some people do not want their home associated with the pet's death. The Medina County Gazette (Ohio) (1/16)  | The UPS Store® Small Business Solutions.
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 | Around the Office | |  | | - Cloud-based records coming to veterinary clinics
CyberlinkASP and Animal Intelligence Software have developed software for veterinarians that allows them to store, access and manage clients' medical records in the cloud. The system can be accessed from any device, the information is secure, and tools include prescription refill reminders and dose calculators. Data Center Knowledge (1/16) | Policy Watch | | | | - U.S., Canada to adopt more measured response to disease outbreak
The U.S. and Canada have settled on a new livestock and meat trade agreement that allows for the countries to halt trade from a specific region, rather than the entire country, in the event of a disease outbreak. In 2003, all Canadian beef imports into the U.S. were stopped after bovine spongiform encephalopathy was found on a farm in western Canada. Under the new system -- which isn't yet in effect -- imports from that region would have been stopped, sparing the rest of Canada's livestock industry from substantial economic losses. Yahoo/Reuters (1/16) | AVMA in the News | | | | - Pet ownership widespread but down overall, AVMA study finds
We are a nation of animal lovers, according to the AVMA's latest U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which finds that more than half of U.S. homes include a pet. However, ownership is down 2.4% compared with data the AVMA collected in 2006. "That is something I was not expecting," says AVMA president Dr. Douglas Aspros. "Pets are important for people's mental, psychological and physical health. It's also bad for pets because there are a lot of animals left in shelters." Vermont is the top dog for pet ownership with 70.8% of households including a pet, while only 21.9% of Washington, D.C., homes include a pet. USA Today (1/16), Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model) (1/16) | Association News | | | | - New video series for AVMA members
The AVMA has launched a new members-only online news show called AVMA NOW, a bi-weekly program providing members with information on what's happening within the AVMA. The first episode, publicly available on AVMA's YouTube page, features an interview with Libby Wallace, CEO of the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust (GHLIT), who addresses some of the questions and concerns AVMA members may have regarding the recent decision by New York Life to exit the medical insurance business. Watch the premier episode of AVMA NOW.
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