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Today I’m talking with Michael Huffman, Associate Professor, Section of Social Systems Evolution, at the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University in Japan. The topic is one that I’ve become absolutely fascinated with in recent years, applied zoopharmacognosy, or much more simply put, animal self-medication. Following are some highlights from our discussion, but I encourage …
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According to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), a drug that has been used for decades to manage epilepsy in dogs gained its first FDA approval earlier this year. Epilepsy is characterized by seizures. A seizure is an event during which there is unanticipated, unprovoked, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There …
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As an ever-increasing number of states in the U.S. legalize marijuana for recreational use, more and more dogs are consuming products containing THC, according to a new study from the University of Guelph.1 The study is the first of its kind and while it’s based on U.S. data, Canada is experiencing similar problems. “We found …
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Today I’m talking by Skype with Dr. Jean Dodds, who is back by popular demand to update us on the Rabies Challenge Fund, as well as potential new vaccine protocols, titer testing, and all things immunization and vaccine related. Following are some of the highlights of our conversation specific to the Rabies Challenge Fund and …
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It’s not just the dog who reacts violently to the idea of going to the vet. The thing is, vet visits are often very expensive. They’re also not always necessary. Since our pets can’t vocalize what’s wrong with them, we have to be their advocates, and that often means just taking them to the vet …
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Today’s Pet Game Changer nominee is veterinarian Dr. John Robb. I’ve interviewed Dr. Robb in the past, and it’s truly an honor and a pleasure to have him back with us today after receiving several game changer nominations. “Well, I certainly do appreciate it,” says Dr. Robb. “It’s another opportunity to get the word out. …
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If you’re a pet parent, you’re probably aware from news reports that a handful of dogs, cats, and tigers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19. In addition, a preliminary study involving dogs, cats, ferrets, pigs, ducks and chickens (all of which were intentionally infected in a laboratory in …
There are a few things all dog parents have in common: We all want our dogs to be healthy; we all want them to be happy; and we all want them to live the longest lives possible. Like humans, some dogs are genetically programmed to live longer. A recent study published in Frontiers In Genetics …
Vaccines are a vital part of your dog’s veterinary care routine, but figuring out which ones they need—and when they need them—can get confusing. And when you add in core vs. noncore vaccines (mandatory shots vs. those recommended by your vet), it can get even more complicated. When you get those vaccination reminder cards …