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American Veterinary Medical History Society – July 6, 2023

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The American Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS) held its annual meeting virtually on July 6. The society presented awards and seated new officials, including Dr. John H. de Jong as president and Dr. Margaret M. Brosnahan as program chair and president-elect.

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Pride Veterinary Medical Community – July 15, 2023

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The Pride Veterinary Medical Community (PrideVMC) presented its Leadership Award and conducted business at its annual meeting on July 15 in Denver.

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Bird Therapy

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Of course, we insist they do talk to medical professionals if their problems are especially serious.) Mindfulness is the art of staying in the present, while shutting out our natural tendency to question the past, or worry about the future. Many people are more comfortable speaking to a pastor than to a psychologist or psychiatrist. (Of

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Hero Dog Awards

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Julianne Hough helped kick off the voting campaign for America’s first ever “ Hero Dog Awards ” at the VA Medical Center-Manhattan, where she visited with patients with therapy dogs from The Good Dog Foundation, and put on an acoustic performance. Please visit the Hero Dog Awards and vote for your favorite therapy dog!

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Constipation in Dogs: What to do When your Dog Can’t Go

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Skipping one or even several days between bowel movements may not indicate a problem in some dogs, provided no other symptoms are present. An enlarged prostate gland or hernia, some neurological disorders, dehydration, and certain medications can also cause constipation in dogs. Determining the underlying cause makes treatment easier.

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On a Wing and a Prayer: One Woman’s Adventure into the Heart of the Rainforest by Sarah Woods

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The structure was a hodgepodge and the inexplicable choice of present-tense narration was a distracting element when keeping track of the multi-year timeline. It speaks well of that narrative voice that I came away glad I’d read the book, given that it contained many elements not calculated to endear it to me.

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Europeans Continue to Search for Alternatives to Animal Research.Why Not Americans?

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Industry representatives were also present at the conference, which was held as part of the European Partnership on Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA). Tags: europe animal research drug companies medical research.