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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Study shows how veterinarians are working to improve cat care
According to a survey of 401 owners of veterinary clinics by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and Bayer HealthCare, 78% of respondents see an opportunity to improve cat care, and 46% are making changes in their practices to encourage owners to seek more consistent feline care and to reduce the stress of feline patients. The findings suggest room for improvement among many practices, including such amenities as cat-only waiting and exam rooms. MediaPost Communications/MarketingDaily (1/28)       | Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® Bonus Miles*
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 - Dolphin that died in canal highlights NYC's wild side
An unfortunate dolphin that swam into New York's Gowanus Canal last week died before rescue plans could be made, but the animal highlighted the scores of species that live and often thrive, largely unseen, within the city limits. From exotic species abandoned by their owners to coyotes taking up residence in city parks and even a new frog species, animals form a bustling network of life alongside largely unsuspecting people. National Geographic News (1/27) - MRI could be used to identify the most promising military canines
In an effort to ensure the roughly $20,000 spent per human-canine military or law enforcement pair is well used, the U.S. government may use MRI brain scans to pluck the best dogs for the job out of the pack. The government has released a call for proposals that include a training program combined with brain scanning. The Verge (1/26) - Vice presidential security dog dies in accidental fall
A Belgian malinois that was part of Vice President Joe Biden's security detail died Saturday after accidentally falling off the roof of a six-story parking garage. The dog was part of a team securing the building near the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, where Biden was speaking at a fundraiser. Veterinarians at a nearby veterinary hospital were unable to revive the dog after the fall. CNN (1/27), WWL-TV (New Orleans) (1/26) - Put preventive care first in 2013, veterinarian advises
Preventive care is the most important strategy for keeping pets healthy, writes veterinarian Lidja Gillmeister. Preventive care includes regular veterinary visits, vaccines, internal and external parasite control, proper nutrition and exercise, and routine dental care at the veterinary clinic and at home, advises Dr. Gillmeister. A good relationship with a veterinarian is the foundation for the best possible preventive care, Dr. Gillmeister adds. La Jolla Light (Calif.) (1/26)  | Ten Effective Habits of Indispensable IT Departments
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 - Should you offer your employees health insurance?
When deciding whether to offer health insurance at your business, you should think about what your employees want and remember that tax benefits may be available for doing so, experts say. However, as the implementation of the health care law continues, you may not want to make a decision just yet. "Do absolutely nothing until this shakes out," said health care consultant Robert Laszewski. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (1/27)  | Manager's Guide: Avoid 7 Project Portfolio Pitfalls
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 - Veterinarians express worry over pharmacy errors
After hearing anecdotal reports of pharmacy pet medication errors, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association surveyed veterinarians in the state about the issue. Thirty-five percent of the 110 veterinarians who responded reported at least one instance of an online or retail pharmacy changing a prescribed medication or dose. Other states have conducted similar surveys and gotten similar responses. The AVMA, the OVMA, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board and the Oregon Board of Pharmacy are working together to address the issue. The Oregonian (Portland) (1/25)  | SMB Case for Expense Management Automation
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- Protecting pets from wildlife
As pet owners, we do all we can to safeguard our pets from dangers in and around the house. We can do a lot to keep some risks — like medications, poisonous plants, and antifreeze — away from our pets, but some dangers — like wild animals — may be out of our control. In this podcast, Dr. Bernadine Cruz, associate veterinarian at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital in Laguna Woods, Calif., talks about what we can do to protect our pets from wildlife. Listen to the podcast.
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