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| Veterinary Medicine Update |  |  | | |  | - Scientists identify nerve that detects pleasure from grooming
C-fibers, nerve cells found in the skin of the hairy portion of mice legs, conduct pleasurable sensory input, not pain, according to research from the California Institute of Technology. It's possible the cells evolved in response to mammals grooming for external parasites, and their existence may explain why many mammals experience pleasure when the head or arm is stroked. The Independent (London) (1/30)       | Every day you grow more valuable to your patients…and your family.
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- Tuxedo Stan, blogging cat, treated for lymphoma
Veterinarian Ann Hohenhaus uses the case of Tuxedo Stan, a blogging cat who lives in Canada, to explain lymphoma, the most common cat kidney cancer. Veterinarians may first notice an enlarged kidney during a physical exam and follow up with an abdominal ultrasound. Dr. Hohenhaus outlines the additional diagnostics that may be carried out and writes about the treatment of lymphoma in cats. WebMD/Tales from the Pet Clinic blog (1/30) - Avoiding "vet peeves" helps maintain pets' health
Some habits at the veterinarian's office, dubbed "vet peeves" by the author of this article, can affect pet care, and she suggests avoiding them to keep the owner, pet and veterinarian happy. It's important to arrive on time, listen while receiving pet care instructions and let the professionals handle the pet restraint during exams. Also, don't get upset if asked to leave the room for a procedure to be completed. PetSide.com (1/30) - How to keep your Super Bowl party from harming your pet
Even the most football-obsessed owners have to remember their pets may need special attention during the Super Bowl, according to veterinarians Debra Horwitz and Marty Becker. The noise and activity, coupled with all the guests and food that often accompany the Super Bowl, can cause stress for pets, and owners should take time to pet their animals, take them out for bathroom breaks, avoid feeding them human food and give anxious pets a quiet room away from the festivities if needed, they advise. HellaWella (1/29)  | Get your paws on the hottest Diagnostic Test at WVC 2013!
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- Why leaders don't need to solve every problem
Most leaders have a natural tendency to look for solutions when problems arise, but sometimes employees don't need your input, writes Minda Zetlin, president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Allowing employees to solve problems on their own can help them to develop their skills, and they will be more committed to executing the solution, she writes. Inc. online (free registration)/Start Me Up blog (1/29)  | The Mid-Market Expense Management Program
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 | Association News | |  | | - The Feb. 15 issue of JAVMA News is available online
News and feature articles about the veterinary profession and animal health are available online for free from the twice-monthly Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Read the Feb. 15 JAVMA News.
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