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Birds and Bling

10,000 Birds

As for nice clothing … right! asked Marge Gibson, when I asked a group of bird rehabbers about their bling experiences. Michele rushed him to the vet, where x-rays revealed the anklet had passed through his crop, through his proventriculus, and into his ventriculus. Now my vet always removes her rings before the exam.”.

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Hard for Russian Veterinarians to Use Anesthesia Due to Russian Drug Laws

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Outcry among vets ensued, and it was reinstated for veterinary use in 2004, but under such strict conditions that it is almost impossible to obtain. "It In the last eight years, only 5 percent of vets have obtained licenses to be able to use it," says Irina Novozhilova, president of VITA, an animal rights group. "It

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Wildlife Rehabilitator Slang

10,000 Birds

Slang, code, and abbreviations: linguistic shorthand which can make speakers (and writers) incomprehensible to those outside their own group. There’s the popular JAR: just ain’t right. On top of all her other chores, Donna had to swing by the vet (yet again) to pick up medicine for him.

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Come@Me: Bald Eagles Are Tools

10,000 Birds

We pulled into the parking lot, got out of the car, and before I’d even had a chance to pull my binoculars out of my backpack, an adult eagle soared right over our heads. Soon enough I caught up with the group, and we made our way to an overlook along the Hudson River.

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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti

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These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). Veterinarians, technicians and others can volunteer to travel to Chile to help groups such as World Vets. Contribute to rescue efforts.

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On Charles and Project Treadstone

Animal Person

We went this route because he isn't putting weight on his back right leg anymore (you can even see the muscle atrophy--look at the difference--it's not because of the angle). Finally, I was asked to participate in a new TNR group in my town that started largely because of my oodles of questions and setting of policy for Project Treadstone!

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Calgary Zoo Feeling Economic Pressure

Critter News

Lanthier, a veterinarian and walrus researcher who took the helm in Calgary two years ago, says the cancellation of the polar bears exhibit might please some animal-rights extremists, but the reality is a blow to Canada's white bears.