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VHMA creates toolkit to address workforce challenges

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The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) developed a new Organizational Diagnosis and Design (OrgDD) Toolkit to help practice leaders solve workforce issues and improve their services for a better client experience and improved health care outcomes for pets.

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Symposium explores psychological impacts of euthanasia, depopulation

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Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep for disease control and euthanasia of pigs after a fire.

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Visiting Bird Service: Avian “Pet Therapy” Cheers Seniors

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You may have heard of nursing homes or assisted living facilities bringing in dogs and cats to give their residents a little “pet therapy.” One enterprising New Orleans-area bird rescuer is doing just that. The seniors get a positive experience from interacting with the birds. But what about birds? Sounds like a win-win. (Or

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Must-Have Apps for the Avid Pet Lover

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Keep your pet happy and healthy with these mobile apps. Pets can be a bigger commitment than many people expect, between adoption, health care, training, and environment, there are a lot of variables to consider. Fido Pet Adoptions (iOS, Android). Pet First Aid (iPhone). Pet Master (iOS, Android). Cost: free).

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Beagles Rescued from Bankrupt Lab

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One hundred and twenty beagles who faced lifetimes being used in medical research experiments have been freed — just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. Best Friends Animal Society headquartered in Kanab, Utah, and Pets Alive Animal Sanctuary, based in Middletown, N.Y., From ohmidog! a site for dog lovers. and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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“petcentric” mobile application

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Pet lovers who rely on mobile phone technology for information now have more ways to enjoy Nestlé Purina PetCare’s “petcentric” application. petcentric” is now available for BlackBerry users, and a new version with upgraded features is now offered for iPhone users. Guess what? It’s free too!

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

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This was illegal, because according to FWC regulations, if you already own a pet that has been deemed invasive or illegal, you are allowed to keep it until its natural death, and it will not be confiscated or euthanized. Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets. Of course they would react differently.

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