Kara Burns: Pursuing a Passion for Pet Nutrition
Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) currently has two loves. One of those loves is her wife, Dr. Ellen Lowery, and the other is veterinary nutrition. That’s right, nutrition. …
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Steve Dale, CABC
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Steve Dale, CABC (Certified Animal Behavior Consultant) is the author of a popular blog, www.stevedalepetworld.com. He is the host of two national radio shows, and is heard on WGN Radio, Chicago. His many TV appearances include Oprah to National Geographic Explorer, and is a contributor on syndicated “HouseSmarts TV.” Steve edited “Decoding Your Dog,” authored by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, and has contributed to many books and publications. Steve speaks around the world at animal behavior and veterinary conferences and serves on the Boards of the Winn Feline Foundation and Human Animal Bond Association. His many awards and honors include the AVMA Humane Award, and he was inducted into the Dog Writer’s Association Hall of Fame.
The Veterinarian’s Role in Positive Reinforcement Training
Last night when taking our dogs for a walk, we passed another couple walking their two dogs. Casually chatting, the dog owner with his older Beagle said, “Cooper gets this…
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Anti-Vaxxers: Putting Pets at Risk in a City near You!
Anti–vaxxers—those opposed to most or even all vaccines—are gaining momentum. Their claims are based largely on misguided and even made–up notions regarding human vaccines—and now even more distorted information regarding…
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Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson: Helping Others 1 Life at a Time
“The day I almost ended my life started like any other day,” says Dr. Kimberly Pope–Robinson in her book The Unspoken Life: Recognize Your Passion, Embrace Imperfection and Stay Connected. …
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Positive Reinforcement vs. Punishment: At What Cost Do You Save a Life?
What motivates this story is a local dog trainer who was recently “outed” for alleged use of aversive methods to save lives. That in itself sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t…
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Vet Visits on the Rise? You May Have the Millennials to Thank
Millennials are coming to the rescue? That’s right, they’re taking their heads out of their phones and showing up at your clinic for preventive care. They get it, and surprise—it’s…
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In Love with Dr. Ernie & Laura Ward
Dr. Ernie and Laura Ward have been married for twenty-five years, and have been together since they met freshman year of undergrad at Darton College in Albany, GA. Laura, who…
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High School Student to DVM: Tufts at Tech
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is the nation’s first on–the–job veterinary clinic at a high school, developed in collaboration with a veterinary school. This program is a “feel–good” on…
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URI PALS Place: A Safe Haven for People & Their Pets
Pets are the silent victims of domestic violence. And now they will be protected for the first time. This fall, a seven–story domestic violence shelter designed for ALL domestic violence…
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Dr. Marta Sanchez-Emden: Revolutionizing the Hispano–American Pet Community
The U.S. now has more Spanish speaking citizens than Spain (according to the Instituto Cervantes and the U.S. Census Bureau). And people who speak Spanish as a first language may…
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Combating the Comeback of Canine Flu
Dr. Donna Alexander, administrator of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, happened to be on my WGN Radio show talking about the county’s low–cost rabies clinics back in…
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VETgirl on Top
At 45, Justine Lee is now a superstar in veterinary medicine, having co-created (with Dr. Garret Pachtinger) what is arguably the leading online platform for continuing education for veterinary professionals,…
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