August 2024

Thank You to Spurrier Group for Rescue Training Donation

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Thanks to a generous donation from Spurrier Group, American Humane recently held two Basic Animal Emergency Services trainings to prepare volunteers for upcoming Rescue Team deployments. Spurrier Group is a women-owned performance media marketing agency that has worked with regional, national, and global organizations to launch marketing campaigns for over 25 years. One training was […]

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Triaging the Sick Neonatal Foal

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In this session: So, your client’s mare delivered a live, apparently healthy foal several days ago and now he/she is deteriorating? This discussion focuses on the most common causes of illness in foals in the first few days of life, including sepsis, diarrhea, and more. Emily Barrell, DVM, MSc, DACVIM-LAIM, reviews risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, and treatment for these conditions, focusing on key takeaways, including when to refer and what to do before sending the pair on their way to the hospital. Prompt intervention can greatly impact survival in critically ill foals, and this discussion will leave you feeling prepared to identify and triage the most likely causes of disease in equine neonates.

Tips to diagnose and treat feline meningiomas

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Feline meningiomas are slow-growing tumors originating from the arachnoid layer of the meninges that surround the brain and cause compression and subsequent dysfunction of the surrounding brain tissue. There are several other differential diagnoses to consider when presented with a cat suspected to have a meningioma. There are a variety of treatment options available for feline meningiomas.

September pet-related holidays!

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September signals a change in seasons and back to school, but it also recognizes various animals, such as dogs, iguanas, rabbits, and even gorillas! It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry.  Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase!

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