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Jakarta TNR effort aims to help stray cats like lively Hitam and feisty Aing Maung
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jakarta TNR effort aims to help stray cats like lively Hitam and feisty Aing Maung

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Hitam, a lively black-and-white stray cat has been spayed and returned to the loving arms of Alvin, a parking attendant in a bustling street in Indonesia’s capital. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Let’s Adopt Indonesia volunteer Vanya Afreenzha uses a net to catch a stray cat during a “Trap, …

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Keep Your Pet Calm During Hurricane Milton With These Tips From Veterinarians
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Keep Your Pet Calm During Hurricane Milton With These Tips From Veterinarians

Huff Post  

PHOTO 24 via Getty Images Whether you are at home or in a shelter, you want to make your pet's environment as stress-free as possible if they are riding out Hurricane Milton with you. “Make the car ride more comfortable by keeping your pet in a secure, well-ventilated crate or seatbelt harness,” said Dr. Terry Clekis, disaster preparedness committee chair …

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Preventive medicine cornerstone in China's expanding industry for furry friends
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Preventive medicine cornerstone in China's expanding industry for furry friends

China Daily  

A veterinarian conducts an ultrasound scan on a cat at a pet hospital in Chongqing in December. As China's pet care market experiences rapid growth, the focus on preventive veterinary medicine and empowering talent is becoming critical in the sector's development, said industry experts. "People in the industry should collaborate to fully leverage the role of preventive medicine while also …

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Two tigers die of poisoning in Gudalur
4 months ago

Two tigers die of poisoning in Gudalur

New Indian Express  

NILGIRIS: An adult and a sub-adult tiger were found dead at the Sussex Estate in Bitherkad forest range in Gudalur on Tuesday. Following National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines, the staff perambulated a 500m radius area and found an adult tiger, believed to be the mother, dead in a swampy marsh. The bleeding injuries may have been caused when they fought …

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I Hate Spending Money. Here's What I'm Actually Buying On Prime Day
5 months, 1 week ago

I Hate Spending Money. Here's What I'm Actually Buying On Prime Day

Huff Post  

A Petlibro water fountain with a detachable tank I'm a stickler for water fountains for my cat, Bee, since according to veterinarians, water fountains indicate to pets that the water is fresh, encouraging them to drink more.However, embarrassingly, I don't clean Bee's fountains as much as I'd like, primarily because it's kind of a pain, involving disassembling the entire fountain …

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Rescuing animal doctors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuing animal doctors

Hindustan Times  

Depression among veterinarians has been fairly common in developed countries with as many as 70 percent experiencing it at some point in their lives, and a sizable percent ending their lives when they are unable to cope with the “compassion fatigue” associated with the profession. I then stumbled upon several studies and at least three books on the issue: Coping …

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Leopard safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park by end of June
6 months, 1 week ago

Leopard safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park by end of June

The Hindu  

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Monday instructed officials to begin a leopard safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park by the end of June. Presiding over the governing council meeting of the Zoo Authority, Mr. Khandre said that the new leopard safari can operate along with the existing lion and tiger safaris in the BBP. A concept study report and feasibility report …

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Leopard dies after getting trapped in barbed wire fence in Palakkad
7 months ago

Leopard dies after getting trapped in barbed wire fence in Palakkad

The Hindu  

A four-year-old female leopard died after it got trapped in barbed wire fence at Vazhappuzha, Kollengode, near here on Wednesday. Forest officials were called in when local people found the leopard entangled in the metal fence erected at private property owned by Unnikrishnan Vazhappuzha. The CCF formed a committee of five members as per the standard operating procedure stipulated by …

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Firebrand Aussie politician exposes the silent epidemic killing some of Australia's most essential and trusted workers
7 months ago

Firebrand Aussie politician exposes the silent epidemic killing some of Australia's most essential and trusted workers

Daily Mail  

Rates of suicide among vets is four times higher than average An outspoken Australian politician and former veterinarian has put a spotlight on the alarming number of vets who are taking their own lives. One Nation's Sarah Game told Daily Mail Australia vets are four times more likely to die by suicide when compared to the rest of the population. …

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Unwell wild elephant in Tamil Nadu yet to get back on its feet
7 months, 1 week ago

Unwell wild elephant in Tamil Nadu yet to get back on its feet

New Indian Express  

ERODE: The treatment of a 30-year-old wild female elephant which was found in an unconscious state in the Kadambur Hills of Erode district entered the third day on Saturday. A team of frontline staff of the Forest Department found the elephant lying in an unconscious state at Kachapallam area in Kadambur range during patrol on Thursday, said sources. However, we …

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World Veterinary Day 2024: How Veterinary Visits Impact Pet Longevity
7 months, 3 weeks ago

World Veterinary Day 2024: How Veterinary Visits Impact Pet Longevity

News 18  

Our pets are our beloved companions, accompanying us through our everyday adventures as well as the mundane. Dr Bala Guru Chinnappan, Scientific Communications Specialist, Royal Canin, says, “One of the secrets to a long, healthy life for our pets is regular visits to the vet, even though they may not like it. So, as World Veterinary Day approaches, it’s essential …

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Tamil Nadu forest officials treat sick elephant and her calf. IAS officer shares post
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu forest officials treat sick elephant and her calf. IAS officer shares post

India Today  

Forest officials at the Satyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu are going above and beyond to nurse a very unwell female elephant back to health. The caption accompanying Supriya Sahu's post reads, “A very difficult time for the Forest Team at the Satyamangalam Tiger Reserve as they are putting their best efforts to treat a very unwell female elephant. Her …

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Wild elephant falls sick in farm near Coimbatore, treatment begins
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Wild elephant falls sick in farm near Coimbatore, treatment begins

The Hindu  

Veterinarians on Thursday began treatment for a female wild elephant that fell sick in a private farm at Sirumugai in Coimbatore district. The Forest Department said the elephant was found lying sick on an agricultural land belonging to Murugan on Thursday morning. After being alerted by the field staff, District Forest Officer N. Jayaraj issued directions for initiating treatment for …

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How to choose the best veterinarian for your pet
10 months, 4 weeks ago

How to choose the best veterinarian for your pet

Live Mint  

Despite my years of experience as a veterinarian, when it comes to my own pets, I'm just like any other pet parent. A remarkable veterinarian extends beyond merely treating illnesses; they engage in meaningful conversations about preventive measures, cultivating a proactive approach to your pet's well-being. It's extremely important to find a veterinarian with whom you feel a sense of …

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Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to 'world's oldest dog' title after complaints by veterinarians
11 months ago

Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to 'world's oldest dog' title after complaints by veterinarians

Hindustan Times  

Guinness World Records said on Tuesday it was conducting a formal review of the "world's oldest dog" title it gave to a Portuguese dog named Bobi who died last year. Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog ever that was held by Bobi, a Portuguese dog, who died last year. A spokesperson for Guinness World …

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Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why
1 year ago

Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why

NPR  

Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Most concerning, veterinarians say they're unable to identify what's making the dogs ill and the go-to treatments for canine respiratory illness, generally called "kennel cough," appear to be ineffective. Enlarge this image toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Julio Cortez/AP Despite all the attention on individual cases, there's nothing at this point …

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Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues
1 year, 1 month ago

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

NPR  

Could a 'funky' pathogen be sickening dogs? "The cough is pretty significant and it's resistant to normal treatment," says Needle, senior pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Sponsor Message "If it wasn't for the fact that there were newer, potential outbreaks of a similar respiratory syndrome, we really wouldn't have come forward," he says. "Until we can put …

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I was MICROCHIPPED at birth by my uncle who's a veterinarian - I feel violated by my mom's decision
1 year, 1 month ago

I was MICROCHIPPED at birth by my uncle who's a veterinarian - I feel violated by my mom's decision

Daily Mail  

Has something like this happened to YOU? The chip that this teenager has inserted between her shoulder blades is almost certainly too small to contain a GPS tracker 'I think my mom wanted to get as many insurances as she could and this was one of the most obvious options to her,' she wrote. According to the original poster, her …

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Exclusion Of Individual Veterinarians From Animal Birth Control Programme Not Arbitrary: Delhi High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Exclusion Of Individual Veterinarians From Animal Birth Control Programme Not Arbitrary: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the exclusion of individual veterinarians from the animal birth control programme under Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, is not unjust or arbitrary.A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula said that the Rules do not outrightly prohibit veterinarian participation, instead, they advocate for a “formalized. The Delhi High …

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The acute suicide crisis among veterinarians: 'You're always going to be failing somebody'
1 year, 2 months ago

The acute suicide crisis among veterinarians: 'You're always going to be failing somebody'

BBC  

The acute suicide crisis among veterinarians: 'You're always going to be failing somebody' Getty Images Suicide rates among veterinarians are staggering. "A lot of the time when we're talking about what we need to do for someone's pet, all they're hearing is the incredible cost," says Volk. "People just don't understand; they don't get that it is a business," says …

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How long do golden retrievers live? The answer could change our relationship with dogs.
1 year, 2 months ago

How long do golden retrievers live? The answer could change our relationship with dogs.

Slate  

In the early 1970s, Michael Lappin fell in love with a dog Americans had steadily embraced over the 20th century: the golden retriever. In his early days as a vet, golden retrievers were also, he remembered, notably long-lived for large dogs: He’d see them thrive well into their teens, up to 17 years of age. The first golden retrievers weren’t …

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Puerto Rican man who bred dogs for illegal fighting for decades sentenced to 7 years in prison
1 year, 2 months ago

Puerto Rican man who bred dogs for illegal fighting for decades sentenced to 7 years in prison

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A man who bred dogs for fighting for decades, selling them worldwide and exhibiting “extraordinary cruelty,” was sentenced to seven years in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Antonio Casillas Montero owned Stone City Kennels in Puerto Rico and had been accused of conspiring to violate the Animal Welfare Act. “The government has not …

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Pennsylvania House votes to criminalize animal sedative while keeping it available to veterinarians
1 year, 2 months ago

Pennsylvania House votes to criminalize animal sedative while keeping it available to veterinarians

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Legislation to keep an animal tranquilizer accessible for its intended use by veterinarians but criminalize it in combination with other drugs was approved by the Pennsylvania state House on Wednesday. Advocates for the legislation passed by the state House say that it would keep the drug available, while targeting its use on the streets. Under the legislation, …

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Churchill Downs to improve track maintenance, veterinary resources for fall meet after horse deaths
1 year, 4 months ago

Churchill Downs to improve track maintenance, veterinary resources for fall meet after horse deaths

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will implement safety measures for its September meet including new track surface maintenance equipment and additional monitoring and equine care following 12 horse deaths before and after the Kentucky Derby that spurred suspension of its spring meet. Training continued at Churchill Downs during the investigation, and a release on Monday stated that while industry experts …

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