Podcasts about American Veterinary Medical Association

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Karl C. Maritato, DVM, DACVS-SA, is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Cincinnati, where he has been part of the medical team since 2010. Maritato attended the University of Florida, where he earned two Bachelor of Science degrees. At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, graduating with highest honors and at the top of his class. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Maritato completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a yearlong surgical internship at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, now MedVet Mandeville. He then completed a 3-year residency in small animal surgery at MedVet Columbus. After completing his residency and becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Maritato played an integral role in the development and introduction of new surgical options for the Cincinnati community. Within months of opening the surgery department, he performed the first cement-less canine total hip replacement and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures in Cincinnati. He has surgically repaired thousands of ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) in dogs. When MedVet Dayton opened in 2012, he used his skills and experience to develop a full service surgery department there as well. Maritato is the co-editor of a textbook on locking implant technology for use in small animals as well as the co-editor of an issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America on minimally invasive fracture repair. He is also the author and co-author of scientific articles in a variety of veterinary publications, including Veterinary Surgery, the Veterinary Clinics of North America, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology, Compendium for Continuing Veterinary Education, Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Journal of Small Animal Practice, Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Clinicians Brief.  Maritato is also consistently invited to review surgical literature for accuracy for select veterinary journals. Maritato is an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on a variety of small animal topics throughout the country at regional, state, and national venues, as well as in Europe.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler, AVMA Associate Executive Vice President and Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Gail Golab, and AVMA Associate Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Dr. Kent McClure.  Faeh updates us on the current AVMA membership, which includes over 108,000 veterinarians and represents at 2.9% increase in membership over the past year. One very important aspect of AVMA activities to bovine veterinarians is advocacy. We discuss how AVMA identifies advocacy priorities and uses AVMA entities and policy to develop this advocacy.  There are a number of issues that AVMA is currently providing advocacy for that are important to bovine veterinarians including access to critical drugs such as xylazine, access to antimicrobials for food animals, boosting the sustainability of rural veterinary practice, support of the Rural Veterinary Practice Enhancement Act, advocacy for the FARM bill, ensuring DEA regulations are compatible with ambulatory bovine practice, advocating against a mid-level practitioner position, and supporting the requirement for establishing a VCPR with an in-person visit and using telemedicine to support that existing VCPR.  Golab also provides information about the work of AVMA on the recent influenza outbreak in dairy cattle and poultry. AVMA plays a key role in collaboration with all stakeholders and convened a meeting last year with stakeholders across federal and state agencies as well as veterinary and producer groups representing bovine, swine and poultry groups. The result of this meeting was the development of the National Milk Testing Strategy to support nationwide surveillance of dairy farms.  AVMA guidelines are also important for veterinary medicine. Golab provides an update on the humane endings and depopulation guidelines, how they are developed and where we are in the new revisions for these guidelines. AVMA also recognizes that veterinary medicine, and food animal commodities, are globally influenced, and AVMA provides international advocacy to support not only bovine practice but also beef and dairy issues on the global market.  Our guests encourage bovine veterinarians to help AVMA in these advocacy efforts. This includes maintaining membership in AVMA, volunteering for committee and council membership, enrolling in the Congressional Advocacy Network, enrolling in the AVMA ambassador program, participating in the annual AVMA legislative fly-in, and donating to the AVMA Political Action Committee (AVMA PAC).  Links:Advocacy resourcesPolitical Action Committee (PAC)AVMA Congressional Advocacy NetworkVolunteer with the AVMA   

Friday, April 4th, 2025Today, the acting Inspector General for the Department of Defense has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth's Signal chat messages; the Senate has voted to rescind some of Trump's tariffs which caused the third biggest stock market crash in modern history; federal prosecutors have dropped the charges against the guy Nancy Mace says assaulted her; massive layoffs at the FDA include scientists working on bird flu and pet food safety; Judge Boasberg held a hearing in the contempt proceedings in the Alien Enemies Act case; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Mayor Karen BassMayor Bass Applauds FEMA's Extension of Deadline for No-Cost Debris Removal ProgramWildfire Recovery Resources - LA CityResources Centers Available For Those Impacted by L.A. WildfiresEARTH DAY LA - April 25Mayor Karen BassMayor Karen Bass (@mayor.lacity.gov) — BlueskyGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThank You, Pique LifeGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeans.Stories:Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages | CNN PoliticsSenate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support | The New York TimesTrump contradicts aides, talking points on purpose of global tariffs | The Washington PostVeterinarians working on bird flu, pet food safety are fired in HHS purge | The Washington PostCharge dropped against foster advocate accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace | The Washington PostGood Trouble:Hands off 2025 is tomorrow! Go to HandsOff2025.com to find the rally nearest you, put on your comfy shoes, stay hydrated and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Know Your Rights | Protesters' Rights | ACLU From The Good NewsShit Show (Instrumental) | YouTubeItalian Government -Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mal etwas ausführlicher über das Thema Ernährung (aus unserer Sicht). Soll heißen: Natürlich sind wir keine Ernährungsberater, weshalb diese Folge auch nicht zur Fütterungsanweisung für deinen Hund anzusehen ist, aber natürlich werden wir in unserem Beruf häufig auch mit diesem Thema konfrontiert. Kai hat uns selbstverständlich auch dieses Mal nicht enttäuscht und hat passend dazu auch wieder die ein oder andere Studie rausgesucht. Leider kommen wir in dieser Folge nicht in aller Ausführlichkeit zum Themenbereich "Ernährung und Verhalten", aber wir hoffen natürlich das wir auch dieses Thema nochmal aufgreifen können. Wenn ihr einen oder eine ErnährunngsberaterIn kennt, die vielleicht Lust hätte als Gast in unserer Folge mit uns über das Thema zu sprechen schreibt uns gerne! Quellen zu der Folge: Knight, A., Huang, E., Rai, N., & Brown, H. (2022). Vegan versus meat-based dog food: Guardian-reported indicators of health. PLOS ONE, 17(4), e0265662. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265662Dillitzer, N., Becker, N., & Kienzle, E. (2011). Evaluation of the nutritional adequacy of raw food diets for dogs. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 95(3), 348–357. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0396.2010.01054.xFreeman, L. M., Chandler, M. L., Hamper, B. A., & Weeth, L. P. (2013). Current knowledge about the risks and benefits of raw meat–based diets for dogs and cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 243(11), 1549–1558. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.243.11.1549Köhler, B., Stengel, C., & Neßler, J. (2021). Feeding affects learning: Impact of feeding frequency on cognitive performance in pet dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 638404. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.638404DeNapoli, J. S., Dodman, N. H., Shuster, L., Rand, W. M., Gross, K. L., & Freedman, E. S. (2000). Effect of dietary protein content on behavior in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 217(4), 504–508. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2000.217.504Bosch, G., Zhang, S., Oonincx, D. G. A. B., & Hendriks, W. H. (2014). Protein quality of insects as potential ingredients for dog and cat foods. Journal of Nutritional Science, 3, e29. https://doi.org/10.1017/jns.2014.23Zicker, S. C. (2008). Evaluating the evidence supporting the use of nutraceuticals for canine and feline joint health. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 38(6), 1207–1223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.06.008

A new paper, "The prevalence of behavior problems in dogs in the United States," is getting people upset - is it true that 99.78% of owners think their dog has a behavior problem? That's not actually what the paper says, and I'm here with Sarah Stremming of Cog Dog Radio for a joint episode. We talk through the paper's findings and what it means for those of us trying to make the world a better place for dogs.   Beaver, Bonnie V. "The prevalence of behavior problems in dogs in the United States." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 76 (2024): 34-39. Hsu, Yuying, and James A. Serpell. "Development and validation of a questionnaire for measuring behavior and temperament traits in pet dogs." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 223.9 (2003): 1293-1300.

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed discusses pets in need with Pasadena's Humane Society's Kevin McManus; diagnosing and treating smoke inhalation in dogs and cats with American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' Tina Wismer, DVM; how volunteers are helping Pasadena pets and their people with North Valley Animal Disaster Group's Garrett Needles and fire disaster planning with the American Veterinary Medical Association's Warren Hess, DVM.

Episode 62 – Deep Dive into The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation   Join me for a deep dive into some of the unique aspects of The Veterinary Behaviour Consultation and learn more about some of the really useful skillsets required to dig deep and really help bring about behaviour change.   Here are some of the things you'll take away from this episode: 1.      How to remove some of the barriers that might be holding you back from offering behaviour consultations in YOUR practice. 2.      That behaviour consultations don't have to be super lengthy in order to make a difference to your client and patient. 3.      How a really short and simple questionnaire can prompt your clients to talk about behaviour problems during routine veterinary visits. 4.      Why sensitivity, compassion, deep listening and thoughtful questioning are essential skills in any consultation. 5.      How to ensure you meet your client's desired outcomes while still focusing on the global health and welfare of your patient.   I really hope this episode gives you some food for thought and some inspiration to perhaps build mental and emotional healthcare into your everyday practice.   Here are the resources I mention during the episode (and where you can find that super short and simple questionnaire): 1.      Duxbury, M. M., Sobczynski, H., Flynn, K., & Rendahl, A. (2024). A behavior screening questionnaire improves problem identification in veterinary primary care with implications for patient health. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(4), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.07.0405 2.      Find the podcast I episode I recorded with Veterinary Nurse Nikki McLeod here!   I really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

Pam Hale, DVM,  MBA, JM, has held numerous high level leadership roles within veterinary medicine, from chief of staff to chief medical officer. She is a highly engaged veterinary industry consultant as an operation, start up and firm building subject matter expert.  She is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Earning her Master of Business Administration from St. George's University.  Hale also earned in 2023 a Juris Master's degree from Florida State University. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Georgia VMA. She serves on the Dean's Counsel for Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine and the American Veterinary Medical Association Professional Liability Insurance Trust. She served on the inaugural board of the Wedgewood Pharmacy Advisory Board from 2022-2023. She recently joined the board of the Society of Veterinary Medical Ethics (SVME).  In addition, she is a member of Vet Partners and the CHIEF organization for women executives. She shares her home in Atlanta, GA with 5 pups and husband, Chuck (USAF veteran retired). George Melillo, VMD,  founder and chief veterinary officer of Heart + Paw, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.  He has had a long career working in private practice, as a practice owner, and in corporate veterinary medicine.  In addition, Melillo has also been involved in two successful start-ups in human pharmaceuticals.  Melillo started Heart + Paw with a passion for the profession.  His vision was to create a practice where veterinarians and veterinary care providers, who he believes have the noblest of hearts, can practice happy, healthy, and successfully.  In addition, the vision for Heart + Paw was to reimagine pet care for the pet parent and create a new model of care for pets.  Outside of veterinary medicine,  Melillo lives with his wife of 34 years and his 12-year-old Jack Russell rescue, Pancho.        Keith True, DVM, MBA, chose a career in veterinary medicine because of his love for animals, and a desire to pursue the many entrepreneurial opportunities the field offers. After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, True became a partner at three hospitals in the Chicagoland area. During that time, he developed expertise in orthopedic surgery and discovered a love for building successful businesses, including the foundational work of developing strong, cohesive teams. His interest in business led True to pursue a Master's in Business Administration. True founded True Vet Potential in 2023 with a goal focused on removing the barriers to practice ownership and providing the necessary business training and coaching to help veterinarians thrive in the field of entrepreneurship. True and his wife, Lauren, are the proud parents of 4 young children and enjoy traveling the world, whether it be for marathon running or pleasure. 

Welcome back to season 3 of Farm To Stable. It's the time of year here in North America when many equestrians are getting ready to head south to warmer climates for the winter. Dramatic change in environmental temperature from cold to hot can trigger or exasperate anhidrosis, a condition in which sweating is drastically reduced despite an increase in body temperature. So, how is anhidrosis managed? We'll talk about it in this episode. Research References:Johnson, E., et al. 2010. An epidemiologic study of anhidrosis in horses in Florida. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 236(10). DOI: https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.236.10.1091Marlin, et al. 1996. Acclimation of horses to high temperature and humidity. Equine Athlete. 9: 8-11.Marlin, et al. 1996. Physiological responses in non-heat acclimated horses performing treadmill exercise in cool, hot, dry and hot humid condition. Equine Veterinary Journal (Suppl.) 22: 70-84.Marlin, D. & Nankervis, K. 2002. Thermoregulation. In: Equine Exercise Physiology. Blackwell Science. Publishing. Oxford, UK. Shmalberg, J and Xie, H. 2009. The clinical application of equine acupuncture. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 29(8): 645-652.Cover photo: istockphoto.com

On this episode of Feather and Fur, Brad and Dave are joined by Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, Senior Veterinarian, Nestle' Purina PetCare, and they dive deep into nutrition. Join us as we learn about the science and research that goes into making a quality food, what to look for and what to avoid. As always, we share stories along the way of our hunting adventures and our passion for the outdoors and bird dogs!   A little more about RuthAnn Lobos, DMV CCRT CVAT Dr. RuthAnn Lobos currently serves as a senior veterinarian for Nestle' Purina PetCare. Dr. Lobos joined Purina in 2005, as Veterinary Communications Manager for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. In this role, she managed the comprehensive VIP experience for the brand, as well as Purina's robust partnership with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Throughout her Purina career, Dr. Lobos has worked as Senior Manager of Training and Senior Manager of Veterinary Communication for Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. For four years, she managed the Global Scientific Programs and Events for the Purina Institute, which advances the science of nutrition, promoting global collaboration with veterinary and other scientific thought leaders to help pets live better, longer lives.  She played an integral role in the annual Companion Animal Nutrition Summit, a signature event that connects more than 150 global thought leaders to advance science and research in pet nutrition.   Dr. Lobos graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She also became certified in canine physical rehabilitation through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2010. She completed her certification as a veterinary acupuncture therapist from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2021. She also is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition, American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians, and Colorado Veterinary Medical Association   Dr. Lobos currently resides in Boulder, Colorado, where she spends her evenings and weekends practicing as a relief veterinarian. Outside of work, Dr. Lobos is an avid triathlete and marathoner and enjoys fly-fishing, working with sporting dogs, upland game hunting, hiking and camping with her husband and son. Dr. Lobos has a hard charging, 9-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, Finn, who her family rescued when he was 2 and continues to keep them on their toes! She recently added a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon puppy, Journey, to the mix and is excited for the adventure of training her first bird dog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, we are lucky to have 2 special guests, a regular contributor, Steve Dale and Dr. Gail Golab from the American Veterinary Medical Association here to explain the role of telemedicine for our own pets. Did you know there are legal issues that may limit its use? If you want to take the supurr best care of your cats, you need to check this show out and find out if you can take advantage of the convenience of telemedicine with your own vet. EPISODE NOTES: Tele-kitty: How Can Telemedicine Help You Take The Best Care Of Your Cat?

Episode 49 – Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in Dogs – What You Need To Know!   Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours in dogs are challenging to diagnose and treat. Their genetic and heritable nature, the large number of physical medical differential diagnoses and their ritualistic and invariant nature can make them difficult to live with and their treatment really requires the help and support of an expert!   In this episode you will learn: 1.      The definition of Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours 2.      The big 5 groups of ARBs 3.      What we need to think about when it comes to physical medical rule outs 4.      What breeds are predisposed 5.      How to treat these patients   Here are some of the resources Dr Katrin mentions in this episode: 1.      Moon-Fanelli, A. A., Dodman, N. H., & Cottam, N. (2007). Blanket and flank sucking in Doberman Pinschers. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 231(6), 907–912. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.231.6.907   2.      Dodman, N. H., Karlsson, E. K., Moon-Fanelli, A., Galdzicka, M., Perloski, M., Shuster, L., Lindblad-Toh, K., & Ginns, E. I. (2010). A canine chromosome 7 locus confers compulsive disorder susceptibility. Molecular Psychiatry, 15(1), 8–10. https://doi.org/10.1038/mp.2009.111 We really hope you enjoy this episode; it is packed with so much information!   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

More on Dr. Rena Carlson Dr. Rena Carlson is the president of the American Veterinary Medical Association that represents more than 105,000 veterinarians in the United States and more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.avma.org. More on Dr. Niccole Bruno Dr. Niccole Bruno is a veterinarian who founded blendVET, a veterinary hospital certification program in diversity, equity and inclusion aimed at opening opportunities for students to become veterinarians. Learn more at www.blend.vet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7/10/24 - Do you know how to protect your livestock when severe weather strikes? With NOAA predicting 17-25 named storms and 8-13 hurricanes, we have a conversation to help you better prepare. Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com introduces us to Dr. Sandra Faeh, chief veterinary officer for National Veterinary Associates and President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org). Serving more than 105,000 member veterinarians, the AVMA is the nation's leading representative of the veterinary profession, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of animals, humans and the environment. Founded in 1863 and with members in every U.S. state and territory and more than 60 countries, the AVMA is one of the largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. Informed by our members' unique scientific training and clinical knowledge, the AVMA supports the crucial work of veterinarians and advocates for policies that advance the practice of veterinary medicine and improve animal and human health. Dr. Faeh shares tips on protecting your animals and pets by being weather aware, having an emergency kit at the ready, what kind of IDs to have for your pets, having an evacuation plan when necessary, working with your neighbors to keep pets and livestock safe, and being aware of your nearest 24/7 veterinarian.  For more information on evacuation kits for pets -- which includes several days of food, medicine, first aid kit and other necessary travel supplies and medical documents - visit  https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/aph-pet-evacuation-kit-checklist.pdf.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Dr. Rena Carlson, immediate past president American Veterinary Medical Association on summertime pet safety. Heatstroke in dogs is all too common, yet nearly always preventable. And why are people still leaving dogs in hot cars? An update on FIP, which was detailed in a Steve Dale's Pet World show from June 23. More and more people are traveling with pets but […]

We have a flipped episode this week with Sarah Stremming of Cog Dog Radio interviewing me. We're talking about the new paper out of the Dog Aging Project, "Lifetime Prevalence of Owner-Reported Medical Conditions in the 25 Most Common Dog Breeds in the Dog Aging Project Pack." There's been a lot of buzz on social media about this paper and we wanted to dig in to its findings. For those who saw our live Q&A about the paper, this interview covers very similar ground, although we go into some more detail. I'll include links to this study and others below, and if you want to ask questions about the paper, the Functional Breeding Facebook group is a great place to do it!   Forsyth, Kiersten K, et al. “Lifetime Prevalence of Owner-Reported Medical Conditions in the 25 Most Common Dog Breeds in the Dog Aging Project Pack.” Frontiers in Veterinary Science, vol. 10, 3 Nov. 2023. Original: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1140417 FDC summary: https://functionalbreeding.org/common-conditions-seen-in-primary-care-visits/    Do purebreds live longer? Yordy, J, et al. “Body size, inbreeding, and lifespan in domestic dogs”. Conserv. Genet. 21 (2020): 137-148. - https://functionalbreeding.org/inbreeding-depression-and-lifespan/ - “For a given body size category, mixed breed dogs lived on average 1.2 years longer than purebred ones.” Urfer, Silvan R., et al. "Lifespan of companion dogs seen in three independent primary care veterinary clinics in the United States." Canine medicine and genetics 7 (2020): 1-14. - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40575-020-00086-8 - DAP authors before DAP started - “We did not find significant differences in lifespan between purebred and mixed breed dogs; however, breeds with larger effective population sizes and/or lower inbreeding coefficients had median survival times 3–6 months longer than breeds with smaller effective population sizes or higher inbreeding coefficients” Mata, Fernando, and Andreia Mata. "Investigating the relationship between inbreeding and life expectancy in dogs: mongrels live longer than pure breeds." PeerJ 11 (2023): e15718. - https://peerj.com/articles/15718/?f...gzQO4ualQE4De4iuO6RmqokNKNTRYdxORkaYEMBwDx_0I - VetCompass data - “mongrel dogs had the highest life expectancy, followed by cross-bred dogs with only one purebred ancestor and purebred dogs had the lowest life expectancy” Increased inbreeding correlates to decreased lifespan Kraus C, et al. “How size and genetic diversity shape lifespan across breeds of purebred dogs”. GeroScience (2022). - https://functionalbreeding.org/size-genetic-diversity-lifespan/ Bannasch, D., Famula, T., Donner, J. et al. The effect of inbreeding, body size and morphology on health in dog breeds. Canine Genet Epidemiol 8, 12 (2021). - https://functionalbreeding.org/the-effect-of-inbreeding-body-size-and-morphology-on-health-in-dog-breeds/ Are there specific disorders of concern that are more common in purebreds? Bellumori, Thomas P., et al. "Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995–2010)." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 242.11 (2013): 1549-1555. - https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/242/11/javma.242.11.1549.xml - UC Davis, 24 heritable (genetic) disorders - “Purebred dogs were more likely to have 10 genetic disorders, including dilated cardiomyopathy, elbow dysplasia, cataracts, and hypothyroidism. Mixed-breed dogs had a greater probability of ruptured cranial cruciate ligament.” Donner, Jonas, et al. "Frequency and distribution of 152 genetic disease variants in over 100,000 mixed breed and purebred dogs." PLoS genetics 14.4 (2018): e1007361. - https://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1007361 - “Mixed breed dogs were more likely to carry a common recessive disease, whereas purebreds were more likely to be genetically affected with one, providing DNA-based evidence for hybrid vigor.” (i.e. it isn't a problem if you don't inbreed on it)

We know it’s hot and so do our pets. We talked to an expert on how to keep your hot dog - cool.

Dr. Ann Hohenhaus interviews Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, DACVS, a distinguished clinician, researcher, educator, and equine surgeon. Dr. Fortier is currently the Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR). Tune in as they discuss:Why Dr. Fortier became a horse specialistThe fake journal problem causing researchers to lose their work, data, and writingDr. Fortier's goals for influencing veterinary medicine through her work as Editor in ChiefThe role of peer-reviewed tutorial videos in how veterinarians learnImproving customer service at journals to better serve authors and readersWhat are good sources of online pet health information?Balancing the amount of articles between speciesThe impact of podcasts and social media in reaching peopleBeing happy with what you're doingAlso on this month's show: Viral trending animal story about the orangutan who healed his wound with medicinal plantsAnimal news, including the longevity of different cat breedsPet Health Listener Q&A Do you have a pet question for Dr. Hohenhaus? Email askthevet@amcny.org to have your question answered on Ask the Vet's Listener Q&A.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

This week on the show, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed talks with Human Society International's Kelly Donithan about how natural disasters affect pets and the American Veterinary Medical Association's veterinarian, Dr. Warren Hess, about creating a Preparedness Plan and Assembling an Evacuation Kit.

In this episode of Speaking of Pets, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Jeff Bowersox, a distinguished veterinarian specializing in ophthalmology. A proud Buckeye, Dr. Bowersox earned his degrees in molecular genetics and veterinary medicine from Ohio State University. After completing an internship in Connecticut and a residency in ophthalmology, he now practices at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware, where he was named Veterinarian of the Year in 2006. Join us as we delve into Dr. Bowersox's fascinating career, from treating exotic animals like toucans and owls to performing surgeries on tigers and giraffes. We'll also explore common pet eye issues, including cherry eye, dry eye, and cataracts, and discuss when to seek veterinary care for your pet's eye health. Plus, we'll get his expert take on whether animals see color and if dogs really need sunglasses. Don't miss out on this insightful and entertaining conversation with one of the leading experts in veterinary ophthalmology! **Veterinary Ophthalmology Stories:** - Dr. Smith shares memorable experiences, including: - His early fascination with ophthalmology while assisting with a horse's eye treatment. - Treating a tree frog at the zoo with a piece of straw stuck in its eye. - Handling a police dog that saved its handler's life during a struggle with a criminal. - Performing post-op exams on a lion at the zoo and the challenges of working with such powerful animals. - The ongoing struggle with owners about the necessity of the Elizabethan collar (e-collar) to prevent self-trauma after eye surgeries. - Addressing ineffective alternatives like inflatable collars and emphasizing the importance of using the right protective equipment. **Interactions with Notable Clients:** - Dr. Smith recounts experiences with high-profile clients, including President Joe Biden's dogs, and the unique security measures involved. Dr. Bowersox has volunteered with several animal and wildlife rehabilitation shelters in both Arizona and the Mid-Atlantic region. He currently is a consultation with Tri-State Bird Rescue, and the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington as well as a medical consultant for Canine Partners for Life, a nonprofit that raises and trains service dogs. He also screens therapy pets for ocular disease from PAWS for People annually. Dr. Bowersox is a career-long member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and has lectured at the AVMA National Convention as well as several local and regional veterinary meetings in Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the American Society of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, and a member of the International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. He previously was an Ophthalmology Consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). Dr. Bowersox is a member of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association where he currently serves on the DVMA Executive Board as the Past-President and on the DVMA Government Relations Committee. He previously has held numerous positions on the DVMA Executive Board and has served as County Representative, Vice President, and President of the DVMA. https://dogpainrelief.com/directory-paid_pre_spe/listing/dr-jeffrey-bowersox/ Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years' experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. All footage owned by SLA Video Productions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingofpets/message

Uncover the hidden impact of pet obesity on life expectancy and how this knowledge can transform the way pet owners approach their furry friends' health. With the expertise of Dr. Jason Coe, Abby Davies, and Kat Sutherland, Veterinary Vertex presents an insightful discussion on the vital role communication plays in managing pet weight. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the challenges and bring our personal experiences to the table, offering a candid look at the struggles and successes in achieving our pets' ideal body condition. In this episode, we go beyond the scale and delve into the hearts and minds of pet owners, exploring how a greater awareness of obesity-related life expectancy for pets can motivate meaningful change. JAVMA article: Information about life expectancy related to obesity is most important to cat owners when deciding whether to act on a veterinarian's weight loss recommendation in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org)JAVMA article: Impact on life expectancy was the most important information to clients when considering whether to take action for an overweight or obese dog in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - Ahead of print (avma.org)Press release: Concerns about shorter lifespans for pets can drive owner action on obesity, studies find | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org)INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ? JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | Facebook Instagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / Twitter JAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

Episode 22 – Diets and Pheromones with Dr Hannah Rowles from SV Animal Health Dubai   This is an episode you won't want to miss if you are looking for products to support your pet's behavioural health without the prescription of psychotropic medication.   In this episode, Dr Katrin chats to the wonderful Dr Hannah Rowles, veterinarian, and Head of Scientific Communications at SV Animal Health, one of the largest veterinary health supply companies in the Middle East.   Their conversation begins by taking a look at the Royal Canin Calm Diet, a veterinary prescription diet for cats and small dogs that contains a number of ingredients that promote behavioural health and wellbeing. Dr Katrin explains how she uses the diet in her behaviour patients, and both stress the practicalities and economic gains when using a diet (you feed your pet anyway!) as a therapeutic agent.   They then move on to chatting about another wonderful group of products, the pheromone products, specifically Feliway® and Adaptil®, which are both made by Ceva, and how they can successfully be implemented into a treatment plan for complex behaviour cases, but also how they are so beneficial in many everyday life situations.   Here are some takeaways from the episode: 1.      When using diets and supplements, always make sure you are choosing products based on scientific evidence. 2.      Diets are a great way to positively influence your pet's health without breaking the bank! You feed your pet anyway, so why not choose a diet that will enhance their health and wellbeing! 3.      Diets and pheromones are GREAT options for multi-pet households (think herd health!). 4.      EVERY puppy should have the benefit of an Adaptil® puppy collar to help them adjust to their new life, family, and environment!   Here are the scientific papers mentioned by Dr Katrin and Dr Hannah in this episode: ·         DePorter, T. L., Bledsoe, D. L., Beck, A., & Ollivier, E. (2019). Evaluation of the efficacy of an appeasing pheromone diffuser product vs placebo for management of feline aggression in multi-cat households: a pilot study. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 21(4), 293–305. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X18774437 ·         Pereira, J. S., Fragoso, S., Beck, A., Lavigne, S., Varejão, A. S., & da Graça Pereira, G. (2016). Improving the feline veterinary consultation: the usefulness of Feliway spray in reducing cats' stress. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 18(12), 959–964. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X15599420 ·         Chadwin, R. M., Bain, M. J., & Kass, P. H. (2017). Effect of a synthetic feline facial pheromone product on stress scores and incidence of upper respiratory tract infection in shelter cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 251(4), 413–420. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.251.4.413   ·         Landsberg, G., Milgram, B., Mougeot, I., Kelly, S., & de Rivera, C. (2017). Therapeutic effects of an alpha-casozepine and L-tryptophan supplemented diet on fear and anxiety in the cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 19(6), 594–602. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X16669399 ·         Griffith, C. A., Steigerwald, E. S., & Buffington, C. A. T. (2000). Effects of a synthetic facial pheromone on behavior of cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 217(8), 1154–1156. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.2000.217.1154   If you liked this episode of the show, The Pet Behaviour Chat, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Facebook Group: Join The Pet Behaviour Community on Facebook   You can CONNECT with me: Website: Visit my website Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Instagram: Follow Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on Instagram Trinity Veterinary Behaviour Facebook: Join us on Trinity Veterinary Behaviour's Facebook page Trinity Veterinary Behaviour YouTube: Subscribe to Trinity Veterinary Behaviour on YouTube LinkedIn Profile: Connect with me on LinkedIn   Thank you for tuning in!

A mystery dog illness that spread across the U.S. last year and can lead to serious or fatal respiratory problems is still under investigation, but cases are starting to slow, experts say. The illness, which started to spread more widely in the summer and fall of 2023, causes coughing, sneezing and fatigue, among other symptoms, and can progress quickly to pneumonia. The dogs suspected to have it test negative for all of the typical causes of respiratory symptoms and often don't respond to treatment. In a statement to TODAY.com, the American Veterinary Medical Association says that based on "conversations with various sources ... the number of cases are declining," adding that an "ebb and flow" of respiratory illness in dogs over the course of the year is common, similar to cold and flu season in humans. The statement also explains that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has so far not seen that the rise in respiratory illness in dogs is linked to a new virus or bacteria. A statement from the Animal and Plant Inspection Service, part of the USDA, confirms to TODAY.com that the state-led testing that the agency is helping coordinate "has not indicated the presence of a novel pathogen or single infectious cause among these cases." Numerous veterinary diagnostic labs across the country are investigating the outbreak, from Oregon to Kansas to New Hampshire. The APHIS spokesperson adds that the illness is not regulated by APHIS and therefore the branch doesn't have data on case numbers. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association also shared in an Feb. 14, 2024, update that "cases seem to be waning, if not back to normal," citing veterinarian Dr. Scott Weese's Worms and Germs blog. At last count, at least 19 states had reported cases of the illness, according to various expert groups. The AVMA explained in an earlier statement that the mystery dog illness is difficult to track because there's no national surveillance system. In November 2023, veterinarians in critical care settings told TODAY.com that they'd seen dozens of cases since the fall. Late last year, multiple groups — including the Colorado and Oregon departments of agriculture, the AVMA, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health — issued warnings about the mystery illness in dogs. “We don't know what is causing this situation, where dogs are presenting at veterinarians with what private veterinarians would call kennel cough,” Rhode Island's state veterinarian Dr. Scott Marshall told NBC affiliate WJAR. “What's different about this situation is that dogs are presenting with little bit more severe signs, not responding to usual treatments, and unfortunately had a small number, still a number, of dogs that have succumbed to them.” “It seems to happen very, very quickly — to go from this cough that's just won't go away ... and then all of a sudden they develop this pneumonia,” Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, veterinarian and CEO at North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told TODAY.com. She said she treated over a dozen dogs with what she believes is the condition between October and November 2023. If your dog develops a cough, do not panic, the AVMA advises. But stay vigilant about its progression and your pet's overall health, and contact your vet right away if anything seems off. What is the mystery dog illness? Dogs with this mystery illness usually have coughing, sneezing, eye or nose discharge, are abnormally tired, and do not test positive for any common causes of canine respiratory illness, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted in a Nov. 9 press release. Typically, dogs with respiratory illnesses have a cough for seven to 10 days, but some vets saw an uptick in dogs with coughs lasting weeks to months that don't respond to treatment, the Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a Nov. 22 statement. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this mystery illness outbreak was the high number of dogs who developed pneumonia. One Colorado vet, Dr. Michael Lappin, director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, told NBC News the number of canine pneumonia cases in the state rose by 50% between September and November 2023 compared to 2022. Marshall estimated that Rhode Island saw at least 35 cases of the mystery respiratory illness, but it's hard to know exactly how many because not all cases are reported. Dogs are most likely to contract it by being in close contact with numerous other dogs — so places like doggy day care, dog parks, groomers or boarding kennels, Ganzer said. The illness seems to affect dogs regardless of age, size or breed, though dogs with snort snouts, like bulldogs and pugs, may be at higher risk. Between mid-August and mid-November, the Oregon Department of Agriculture received reports of over 200 cases of the illness from veterinarians in the state but has had no additional cases to report since. A Dec. 1 statement from the Washington Department of Agriculture said the state has received 16 reports of unusual canine respiratory disease. Two cases were confirmed as such. The Colorado Department of Agriculture also shared in November that veterinarians in the state were seeing "double the number of cases than what is typically seen during a canine infectious respiratory disease outbreak."   The Wisconsin State Journal reported that between late October and December, clinics around the state saw six to 12 cases each, according to Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconin-Madison. Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, Colorado, told TODAY.com that this past summer she started seeing cases of dogs with coughs lasting several weeks or longer, and the trend continued into the fall. She estimated her caseload of coughing dogs doubled from October to November. While dogs with a contagious cough are common in veterinary settings, Cavanagh noted that she normally sees cases decrease in the fall as temperatures drop and fewer dogs are gathering at parks. "But this year, the spike has stayed high," she explains. In its original press release, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted that the illness can progress in three ways: Mild to moderate cough for six to eight weeks or longer that either doesn't respond to antibiotics or only responds a little Chronic pneumonia that doesn't respond to antibiotics Severe pneumonia that "often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24 to 36 hours" Cavanagh witnessed all three scenarios play out at her hospital. Last fall, she said she saw more dogs than usual with a long-lasting upper respiratory infection who then developed pneumonia from a secondary bacterial infection. Of the dogs she treated, she said most who developed pneumonia responded to antibiotics, and many with the long-lasting cough recovered with time and never got pneumonia. But of those who developed the severe pneumonia, some died or had to be euthanized. "That really bad pneumonia, historically, is very, very rare. Maybe I would see one case a year," but last fall alone, Cavanagh saw a "handful," she said. How many dogs have died from the mystery illness? Because most states are not tracking case numbers, it's not known exactly how many dogs have died from the illness. The Oregon Department of Agriculture tells TODAY.com that it does not know how many dogs have died from the illness in the state. However, it is confirmed that some dogs in the U.S. have died from the mystery illness. The Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a statement that "in rare cases, the canine patients progress quickly from pneumonia to death." Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences also said the illness has resulted in "some fatalities." Ganzer and Cavanagh both have had several canine patients die from what they believe to be the condition. Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association President Shelly Pancoast told WJAR that she's seen five to 10 dogs die from the mystery illness. “We still don't have a great handle on how exactly we should be treating these dogs,” Pancoast said. “A vast majority of them are making full recovery, it's just unlike anything we've seen in previous years with kennel cough." What states have the mystery dog illness? According to various expert groups, cases that match the description of the mystery dog illness have been reported, officially or anecdotally, in: Colorado California Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Washington Wisconsin This above list of states comes from the AVMA, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mystery dog illness 2023 symptoms Symptoms of the mystery dog illness include: Coughing that doesn't get better on its own after a week or so Sneezing Nasal or eye discharge Red eyes Lethargy Trouble breathing, especially from the stomach Blue or purple gums (due to not getting enough oxygen) Related: What does coughing in a dog sound like? Vet explains in viral video Signs of coughing in dogs For many dog owners, the signs of coughing can be difficult to recognize, Dr. Michele Forbes, Dr. Michele Forbes, owner of Compassionate Care Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, says. "Rarely do (dog owners) identify a cough until it becomes an overt problem and it's clearly coming from the chest,” Forbes explained in a now-viral TikTok. As a result of owners not noticing coughing or confusing it for something else, like throat-clearing or gagging, some dogs are arriving at vet facilities in more advanced stages of the condition, which can make it more difficult to treat, Forbes told TODAY.com. Some tips to help identify signs of coughing in dogs: The sound dogs make when they're choking can be confused for coughing. Some dogs sound like they're honking, kind of like a goose. Coughing can also sound like the dog is gagging or clearing its throat. The chest may heave or the abdomen may move while the dog is coughing. For some dogs, it looks like they're trying to cough up a hair ball and they may produce some liquid. A wet cough may produce a gargling sound. If a dog is coughing a lot, they may end up vomiting, which dog owners often confuse for a gastrointestinal issue. Reverse-sneezing can be confused for coughing but it's not usually a reason to call the vet unless it's paired with actual coughing, nasal discharge or any other concerning symptoms. When to see the vet for the mystery dog illness Other signs that your dog should see the vet, per the AVMA, include: Lingering cough Weakness Loss of appetite Difficulty breathing Worsening of illness Cough that is sufficiently severe that it causes the dog to vomit or makes it hard for the animal to breathe Tips to prevent mystery dog illness from vets Dogs are most likely to contract the illness when in close contact with other dogs, so previous guidance was to keep dogs away from other dogs. But case rates have essentially returned to normal, Weese noted in his blog. To keep your dog safe and healthy overall, the AVMA recommends keeping up to date with vaccinations. "While the existing vaccines may not specifically target this unknown infection, maintaining overall health through routine vaccinations can help support a dog's immune system in combating various infections," it said. The AVMA stressed the following vaccines: Bordetella, Adenovirus type 2, and parainfluenza combined with the injectable influenza H3N2 vaccine. Be sure to give your dog two weeks after vaccination before interacting with other dogs so they can build up immunity. If your dog is sick, consult a vet as soon as possible, as early testing can help with treatment, and keep the dog away from other dogs to avoid spreading the illness, experts advise. While it's unlikely a humans can get sick with the respiratory illness, because the cause is still unknown, the AVMA suggests thoroughly washing hands after handling any dogs. Caroline Kee contributed reporting.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The Scale of Fetal Suffering in Late-Term Abortions, published by Ariel Simnegar on March 17, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. This is a draft amnesty post. Summary It seems plausible that fetuses can suffer from 12 weeks of age, and quite reasonable that then can suffer from 24 weeks of age. Some late-term abortion procedures seem that they might cause a fetus excruciating suffering. Over 35,000 of these procedures occur each year in the US alone. Further research would be desired on interventions to reduce this suffering, such as mandating fetal anesthesia for late-term abortions. Background Most people agree that a fetus has the capacity to suffer at some point. If a fetus has the capacity to suffer, then we ought to reduce that suffering when possible. Fetal anesthesia is standard practice for fetal surgery,[1] but I am unaware of it ever being used during late-term abortions. If the fetus can suffer, these procedures likely cause the fetus extreme pain. I think the cultural environment EAs usually live in tends to minimize concern for fetal suffering. Some worry that promoting care for fetal welfare will play into the hands of abortion opposers. However, as Brian Tomasik has pointed out, one can certainly support abortion as an option while recognizing the potential for fetal consciousness during late-term abortion procedures. Surgical Abortion Procedures LI (Labor Induction)[2] Gestational age: 20+ weeks. Method: The fetus is administered a lethal injection with no anesthesia, often of potassium chloride, which causes cardiac arrest and death within a minute. The Human Rights Watch calls the use of potassium chloride for the death penalty without anesthesia "excruciatingly painful" because it "inflames the potassium ions in the sensory nerve fibers, literally burning up the veins as it travels to the heart."[3] The American Veterinary Medical Association considers the use of potassium chloride without anesthesia "unacceptable" when euthanizing vertebrate animals.[4] D&E (Dilation and Evacuation)[5] Gestational age: 13-24 weeks. Method: The fetus's limbs are torn off before the fetus's head is crushed. The procedure takes several minutes. When Can a Fetus Suffer? The traditional view of fetal sentience has been that "the cortex and intact thalamocortical tracts," which develop after 24 weeks, "are necessary for pain experience."[6] However, mounting evidence of suffering from adults with disabled cortices and animals without cortices has cast doubt on the traditional view.[7] "Overall, the evidence, and a balanced reading of that evidence, points towards an immediate and unreflective pain experience mediated by the developing function of the nervous system from as early as 12 weeks."[8] 12 weeks is when the first projections are made into the fetus's cortical subplate,[9] which will eventually grow into the cortex. I am a layperson who doesn't have the expertise to evaluate these studies. However, I don't see a good reason to have substantially less concern for 24+ week fetuses than for infants. Though the arguments for 12-24 week fetuses are weaker, it still seems plausible that they have some capacity to suffer. Given the potential scale of fetal suffering due to late-term abortions, it seems that this evidence is worth seriously examining. Scale in US and UK 2021 UK[10] The following is a selection from the UK abortion data tables: 7a: Weeks from Gestation 13 to 14 15 to 19 20+ Total Abortions 5,322 5,528 2,686 D&E (%) 25% 74% 44% LI with surgical evacuation (%) 0% 1% 18% LI with medical evacuation (%) 0% 0% 20% Assuming the given percentages are exact, this gives us: Abortion Procedure Abortions per Year (UK) D&E 6,603 LI 1,076 2020 USA[11] 36,531 surgical abortions at >13 weeks and 4,382 abortions at 21 weeks were reported. In 2021 UK, 38% of the 20 we...

Dr. Sheilah Robertson, who received the Animal Welfare for the American Veterinary Medical Association, is as expert anesthesia and analgesia.  She points out that people (and pets too) can truly die directly due to pain and offers the history of what we know about this. And answers at what point do you not put a […]

Virtual care or telehealth is available and it's tempting – but might not be in your best interest or your pets' interest, according to Dr. Gail Golab, Associate Executive Vice President and Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Actually, Dr. Golab loves the idea of telehealth, noting “it can be amazing” IF and […]

In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark discusses the post-euthanasia risks associated with pentobarbital injection. Dr. Warren Hess, the first author on a notable paper in JAVMA on the subject offers valuable insight as their conversation dives into the environmental and legal implications veterinarians may face after performing euthanasia using pentobarbital. Dr. Hess emphasizes the importance of understanding the drug's impact beyond the act of euthanasia, addressing issues such as liability, rendering, and potential impacts on food and feed. The conversation explores the need for better education among veterinarians and clients, and the importance of documentation to protect practitioners. Dr. Hess also mentions ongoing efforts by the AVMA to provide resources and education on this critical topic for veterinary professionals. LINKS Article Referenced: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/261/11/javma.23.03.0161.xml AVMA Axon: https://axon.avma.org/ 2024 Uncharted Veterinary Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uncharted-veterinary-conference-2024/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Hess is an associate director in the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Division of Animal and Public Health and as AVMA's Disaster Coordinator. He provides technical and scientific expertise to the Committee on Environmental Issues (CEI) , the Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee (AqVMC), the Council on Veterinary Service (CoVS), and the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues (CDEI). Dr. Hess graduated from Colorado State University in 1989. He worked in small animal practice with an emphasis on birds and other exotic animals until 2004 when he began working for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) where he served as a field veterinarian, assistant state veterinarian and 18 months as acting state veterinarian. He began working at the AVMA in 2016. Dr. Hess became involved early in his career with organized veterinary medicine and was elected president of the Utah Veterinary Medical Association (UVMA) in 2000. Dr. Hess has led several state and national organizations including serving as president of the National Alliance of Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP). Dr. Hess was voted Veterinarian of the Year in 2014 by the UVMA. He was the recipient of the NASAAEP Service Award in 2017 and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) Paws Up Award in 2018. He is married to his high school sweetheart (Lori), and together they have 5 children and 14 grandchildren. Dr. Hess has enjoyed the companionship of horses, dogs, various birds, and marine fish. He enjoys fishing, rowing/kayaking, and motorcycles and has completed a motorcycle trip from his home state of Utah to Alaska and back with his 87-year-old father in tow.

Dr. Jason Coe joins Dr. Andy Roark on the podcast to discuss effective veterinarian-client communication, specifically addressing sensitive topics like pet obesity. He highlights the importance of understanding the client's viewpoint, avoiding rushed recommendations, and advocating for a collaborative approach. Dr. Coe recommends resources such as the AAHA nutrition guidelines, communication skill books, and training programs for further learning in veterinary communication. This episode is made possible by Purina Institute! LINKS: Purina Institute CentreSquare: https://www.purinainstitute.com/centresquare REFERENCES: 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10339898/pdf/animals-13-02150.pdf MacMartin C, Wheat H, Coe JB. Conversation Analysis of Clients' Active Resistance to Veterinarians' Proposals for Long-Term Dietary Change in Companion Animal Practice in Ontario, Canada. Animals. 2023; 13(13):2150. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13132150 2.https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/vetr.1979 Sutherland, KA, Coe, JB, O'Sullivan, TL. Assessing owners' readiness to change their behaviour to address their companion animal's obesity. Vet Rec. 2022;e1979. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1979 3.https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/9/javma.22.01.0043.xml Sutherland KA, Coe JB, Janke N, O'Sullivan TL, Parr JM. Veterinary professionals' weight-related communication when discussing an overweight or obese pet with a client. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2022 Apr 15;260(9):1076-1085. doi: 10.2460/javma.22.01.0043. PMID: 35429375. 4. https://www.aaha.org/globalassets/02-guidelines/2021-nutrition-and-weight-management/resourcepdfs/new-2021-aaha-nutrition-and-weight-management-guidelines-with-ref.pdf Cline MG, Burns KM, Coe JB, Downing R, Durzi T, Murphy M, Parker V. 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2021 Jul 1;57(4):153-178. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7232. PMID: 34228790. 5.https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/15/javma.22.08.0380.xml Janke, Natasha, et al. “Veterinary technicians contribute to shared decision-making during companion animal veterinary appointments.” Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, vol. 260, no. 15, 2022, pp. 1993–2000, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.22.08.0380.  6.Adams and Kurtz book - Skills for communicating in veterinary medicine: https://www.amazon.ca/Skills-Communicating-Veterinary-Medicine-Cindy/dp/0997767901/ref=asc_df_0997767901/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292985358383&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15280529321757071277&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001010&hvtargid=pla-493746778047&psc=1 7. Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine - FRANK Training: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vcpe/continuing-education/ 8. RCVM@ OVC research team's website - https://rcvm.uoguelph.ca/ 9. RCVM@OVC research team's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/90231247/admin/feed/posts/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jason Coe, a Professor at Ontario Veterinary College in Canada, embodies a career bridging veterinary practice and academia. After earning his DVM and returning from mixed-animal practice, he completed a PhD in veterinary communications. Currently leading the clinical-communication curriculum, he's internationally renowned for his work on the human-animal bond and veterinary education. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous speaking engagements, and holding the VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine, Jason's dedication to improving veterinary care through communication is recognized globally. He's the recipient of prestigious awards, including the AVMA's Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year.

It's a Steve Dale's Pet World tradition, talking with the President of the American Veterinary Medical Association about resolutions for the New Year for pets. Dr. Rena Carlson talks about regular twice a year for life checkups, virtual or telehealth care, dealing with how the majority of U.S. dogs/cats are overweight or obese and teaching dogs new tricks, even […]

Ever wondered what it takes to be a pet detective and how you could add it as a service to your business? Annalisa Burns, The Pet Detective, sheds light on the unique skills and training required for pet search and rescue. She discusses the challenges and emotional aspects of tracking lost pets, emphasizing the critical role of understanding animal behavior. She shares about the growing demand for pet detective services across the U.S., and ways to add it as a service, or a grow a business around it. Main topics Pet Detective Role Training Essentials Search Techniques Service Demand Main takeaway: Being a pet detective is critically important and in high demand, especially for trained pet detectives in locating and safely returning lost pets to their owners, utilizing a blend of specialized training, understanding of animal behavior, and various search methods. About our guest: Annalisa Berns, is the owner of Pet Search and Rescue and Pet Search and Rescue Investigations. She dreamed of working with animals from a young age. Annalisa found her life's work when she read Kat Albrecht's book, “The Lost Pet Chronicles.” She is passionate about educating people about how to bring their lost pets home. On a lost pet case Annalisa usually works 2-3 Search Dogs. She also coaches people how to find their lost pets. She is a licensed Private Investigator in California and Florida. She has also completed California Association of Licensed Investigator training NLITE. Annalisa helps train Search Dog Handlers to help find lost pets. She was a guest speaker at the Western States Veterinary Association twice and the American Veterinary Medical Association conference. She completed FEMA training with the Emergency Management Institute in Animals in Disaster: Awareness and Preparedness and Animal in Disaster: Community Planning. In 2023, she presented two mini sessions for Pet Sitters International. She also completed Introduction to Animal Psychology Certificate on Pet Behavior. Links: Previously on: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/417 https://www.petsearchandrescue.com https://www.instagram.com/petsearchandrescue/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/PetSearchAndRescue training on calming signals for dogs: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dog-Behavior-Understanding-Dog-Calming-Signals Phone: 310-880-8268 Kat Albright: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months Pet Perennials Visit: https://petperennials.com/pages/register-for-a-business-account Code: 'PSC' when registering for a $2 off coupon on any purchases in the 1st 90 days

Lauren and JJ present the 12 days of Christmas, veterinary ER-style! References: (1) Hanson, K. R., et al. (2021). Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 23(12), 1176-1182. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X211001283 (2) Conway, D. S., et al. (2022). Prazosin administration increases the rate of recurrent urethral obstruction in cats: 388 cases. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(S2), S7-S11. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.21.10.0469 (3) Canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody. Elanco. https://my.elanco.com/us/parvovirus Last accessed 12/12/23. (4) Nolen, R. S. (2023). Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US: Experts offer insights into canine infectious respiratory disease complex and other underlying factors. https://www.avma.org/news/making-sense-mystery-illness-found-across-us Last accessed 12/12/23. (5) Crowley, K. (2023). New data shows dog respiratory illness up in Canada, Nevada: Experts say treat it like a human cold. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/02/canada-nevada-mysterious-dog-illness/71767353007/ Last accessed 12/12/23. (6) Silva, D. D., et al. (2021). Evaluation of a flash glucose monitoring system in dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 74(1), 106525. (7) Xavier, R. G. C., et al. (2023). Canine pyometra: A short review of current advances. Animals, 13(21), 3310. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213310 (8) Xavier, R. G. C., et al. (2022). Transmission of Escherichia coli causing pyometra between two female dogs. Microorganisms, 10(2), 2465. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10122465 (9) Duffy, D. L., et al. (2008). Breed differences in canine aggression. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 114(3-4), 441-460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2008.04.006 (10) Kelly, R. (2023). Doubts arise over treating dog diarrhea with antibiotics. VIN News Service. www.vin.com Last accessed 12/12/23.

Episode 5 Description:In this episode I tell the story of the first basset hound we bought for showing. His story is somewhat tragic but he was a wonderful member of our family. The medical condition of canine bloat or Gastric dilatation-volvulus is something that can quickly kill your dog. I discuss what it is, what it does and how to possibly prevent it. This topic is important to all dog owners, especially those with deep chests. This definitely included bassets. I've included some important links on this topic below.The beginning of our breed is one that not everyone is clear on. I explain where the breed came from and how it was named. It's not what most people think.While I've mentioned how to find a good breeder in earlier episodes in this episode I present my criteria for one. In my opinion good breeders must be both reputable and responsible. I define those term as they relate to breeders in this episode. There are some important links from the AKC on this topic below.One of my listeners asked some great questions recently. In this episode I address this listener's question about how to improve their showing skills. I address by answer to anyone who is interested in showing a basset hound and give away some of my secrets in the process.Links:Our websitewoebgonbassets.comBHCA websitebasset-bhca.org Bloat (Gastric Dilation – Volvulus) Powerpoint Presentation on Canine Bloat by Dr. Guillaume L. Hoareau of the University of California, Davishttps://basset-bhca.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ATB-H-AND-R-GDV-BLOAT-PDF-1.pdfGastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs - New Zealand Veterinary Journal Pages 275-283 | Accepted 10 Oct 2003, Published online: 22 Feb 2011  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00480169.2003.36381Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus from The American College of Veterinary Surgeonshttps://www.acvs.org/small-animal/gastric-dilatation-volvulus/Analysis of risk factors for gastric dilatation and dilatation-volvulus in dogs.  Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 01 May 1994, 204(9):1465-1471https://europepmc.org/article/med/8050972Gastric Dilatation Volvulus: Surgical PreventionVeterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice Journalhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195561693503029A Quick Reference Guide for Canine Bloat from the Basset Hound Club of Southern Californiahttps://www.bhcsc.com/basset-info/ewExternalFiles/Bloat Chart 2013 copy.pdfCanine Bloat Information on WoebgonBassets Websitehttps://www.woebgonbassets.com/basset-info/canine-bloat.htmlResponsible BreedersWoebgon Bassets Video - Responsible Breeders ExplainedNEED LINKBHCA Health Policyhttps://basset-bhca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bhca-health-policy-2022.pdfImportant AKC LinksResponsible Breedershttps://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/responsible-breeders/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_nG5GNyQQ29tVJvyPIxrsNVLII-S8cKPZTreXmWmILTC4EndxlXmwIaAg_TEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsSigns of a Responsible Breederhttps://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/signs-of-a-responsible-breeder/What is a responsible breeder?https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/what-is-a-responsible-dog-breeder/AKC Guide to Responsible Dog Breedinghttps://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/Questions from the Internet:Since I didn't receive any questions from listeners

Ep 113: Today's episode is with Dr. Crystal Heath, a veterinarian in the Bay Area who also happens to be vegan. In a profession that is supposedly all about ANIMALS, you would think this wouldn't be that uncommon but unfortunately and oddly enough it is. Dr. Heath is an outspoken animal rights advocate, on the founding committee of Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown, which urges the American Veterinary Medical Association to re-classify ventilation shutdown as a “not recommended” method of depopulation. She's also part of ourhonor.org, who's goal is "to create an organized network of professionals who are able to formally challenge unethical institutionalized systems and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized". She's been a target of the agricultural industry, which was revealed by a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing the industry's coordinated efforts to discredit her and portray her as a “dangerous animal rights activist” for speaking out against factory farming. Dr. Heath garnered worldwide attention after an Intercept article laid out the details of the story.  Topics Include: vet school and the veterinarian profession animals on farms versus animals in the wild Dr. Crystal's story shelter medicine terminal surgeries testing on animals FDA modernization act smear campaigns on Dr Crystal ventilation shutdown AVMA policies livestock medicine changing hearts and minds transitioning farms to grow plants EATS act  salmonella taking action defeateats.com ourhonor.org Intercept Article  Dr. Crystal's IG: @dr.crystalheath The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie www.therefinedhippie.com

The vast majority of Americans see thier pets as a valued family member, but pet ownership can come with extreme highs and lows. On this episode, Eddie and Justin discuss the history of pets, their personal stories, and some of the surprising research about how pets influence our physical and mental health. Plus, they give tips for grieving a lost pet.Sources:When Did Man First Domesticate Dogs? | Psychology Today The Natural History of Domestic Cats | Alley Cat Allies Pet's influence on humans' daily physical activity and mental health: a meta-analysis - PMC (nih.gov) Pet Ownership and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review of the Literature - PMC (nih.gov) Pet ownership and psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic - PMC (nih.gov) Pet ownership and human health: a brief review of evidence and issues - PMC (nih.gov) U.S. pet ownership statistics | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org) 2023 Pet Ownership Statistics: 70 Fur Facts - Lemonade Big money: Americans spend $500M on Halloween costumes for pets | MyStateline.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5566171/advertisement

The Murder Sheet has an exclusive report touching upon an infamous international case.In 1999, an American nurse named Ted Maher was accused of setting fire to a Monte Carlo penthouse and murdering billionaire Edmond Safra and a colleague named Vivian Torrente.In 2023, under the new name Jon Green, the same man was charged with criminal solicitation to commit murder.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Murder Sheet participates in the Amazon Associate program and earns money from qualifying purchases.Reporting on Edmond Safra:The Los Angeles Times's reporting on American Express:https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-04-28-fi-1108-story.htmlCoverage from Forbes on the Russia-related scandal: https://www.forbes.com/2007/05/17/bony-russia-lawsuit-biz-services-cx_lm_0517suit.html?sh=4dcae2bd21c1The Jewish Week's feature on Safra: https://www.hsje.org/Whoswho/Edmund_Safra/we_have_lost_our_crown.htmlThe New York Post's coverage of Safra's reputation: https://nypost.com/1999/12/14/safras-sleuth-pi-joe-mullen-saved-the-reputation-of-the-late-edmond-safra-and-has-cracked-many-a-case-for-this-decades-famous-and-infamous/The Washington Post's coverage of the American Express incident involving Safra: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1989/07/29/american-express-offers-4-million-and-apology/aafa682c-f909-420a-8cba-64c1171b8754/Coverage from The Times of Israel on Edmond Safra: https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-biography-probes-into-mysterious-backstory-of-billionaire-banker-edmond-j-safra/“A Banker's Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial Empire” by Daniel Gross: https://www.amazon.com/Bankers-Journey-Edmond-Global-Financial/dp/1635767857?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=murdersheet-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e421f9aad81731bd8c533450c2d33219&camp=1789&creative=9325"Vendetta: American Express and the Smearing of Edmond Safra" by Bryan Burrough: https://www.amazon.com/Vendetta-American-Express-Smearing-Edmond/dp/0060167599?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=murdersheet-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=daa163a4a68a59e1be75830f6856bef4&camp=1789&creative=9325“Gilded Lily: Lily Safra: The Making of One of the World's Wealthiest Widows” by Isabel Vincent: https://www.amazon.com/GILDED-LILY-Isabel-Vincent/dp/0061133949?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=murdersheet-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=703a51336f36524e9ccc1178740241e4&camp=1789&creative=9325Reporting on Ted Maher:The New York Times's story on the 1999 nursing strike: https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/05/nyregion/nurses-plan-strike-monday-at-columbia-presbyterian.htmlThe New York Times's story on how the 1999 nursing strike was called off: https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/10/nyregion/tentative-deal-averts-strike-by-nurses.htmlTime's reporting on Ted Maher: https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,992877,00.htmlSeacoastonline's report on Heidi Maher: https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2002/11/21/praying-for-murder-acquittal/51281826007/Coverage from the New York Post on Ted Maher's release:https://nypost.com/2007/08/17/back-from-dead/The New York Post on Ted Maher's former wife's lawsuit against the Safra estate:https://nypost.com/2003/05/27/60m-safra-suit-killers-wife-hits-widow-over-police-grilling/The New York Post on Lily Safra's reaction to Ted Maher's release: https://nypost.com/2007/08/18/widows-pique-at-killers-release/The New York Post's coverage of Ted Maher's innocence claims: https://nypost.com/2007/10/14/tycoons-killer-my-frame-up/"Framed in Monte Carlo: How I Was Wrongfully Convicted for a Billionaire's Fiery Death” by Ted Maher, Bill Hayes, and Jennifer Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/Framed-Monte-Carlo-Prison-Murder/dp/1510755861?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=murdersheet-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=fddac60f9dea02c78ede9cf2a644bf01&camp=1789&creative=9325Coverage of the fire and homicides in Monaco:The Washington Post's coverage of the 1999 murders: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/pmextra/dec99/6/safra.htmThe NBC special on the case, with quotes from Torrente's daughter: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23767683The Guardian's report on the 1999 murders: https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2000/oct/29/features.magazine47Another Guardian report on the 1999 murders:https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/dec/07/jonhenleyYet another Guardian report on the 1999 murders:https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/dec/05/paulwebster.theobserverThe New York Post article on the 1999 murders:https://nypost.com/2002/11/18/safra-choke-twist/Dominick Dunne for Vanity Fair on the killings: https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2000/12/dunne200012MSNBC on the 1999 murders: https://archive.org/details/MSNBCW_20151213_000000_Mystery_of_the_Billionaire_BankerCNN on the 1999 murders:http://www.cnn.com/2002/LAW/08/12/ctv.monaco.trial/index.htmlThe Wall Street Journal on the 1999 murders: https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB94441779970529365Court TV's timeline of the 1999 murders: https://web.archive.org/web/20080204074511/http://www.courttv.com/trials/monaco/chronology.htmlNewsweek's coverage of the 1999 murders: https://www.newsweek.com/bad-bet-monte-carlo-151519Coverage from CBS of Ted Maher's trial: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/part-ii-an-american-on-trial/Additional coverage from CBS of Ted Maher's trial: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-in-monaco-an-american-on-trial/A report from the Times on the trial of Ted Maher: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/monaco-police-in-dock-for-billionaire-s-death-mk7v5nrb8crA report from The Telegraph on the trial of Ted Maher: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/monaco/1414023/Gilded-Lily-faces-her-husbands-killer.htmlCoverage of the dognapping incident involving Jon Green:KRQE's coverage of the dognapping: https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/carlsbad-dognapping-man-with-bizarre-past-accused-of-taking-ex-wifes-dogs/KRQE on the return of the missing dogs: https://www.krqe.com/news/stolen-search-and-rescue-dogs-reunited-with-carlsbad-woman/Fox San Antonio's story on the rescue of the rescue dogs: https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/dognapping-suspect-wanted-on-multiple-charges-arrested-after-extensive-manhuntNBC's coverage of Jon Green's legal issues: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/man-mysterious-past-facing-multiple-charges-run-after-dognapping-carlsbad-n1295803The Carlsbad Current Argus on the missing dogs: https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/crime/2022/06/15/missing-carlsbad-search-and-rescue-dogs-found-safe-in-texas/65361052007/A feature from the American Veterinary Medical Association mentioning Dr. Kim Lark:https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2011-09-15/honoring-dogs-911Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Laurie Dohmen was born in Kentucky and spent the bulk of her childhood in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. She rode horses from an early age and always wanted to be a veterinarian. She did her undergraduate work in Biochemistry and Greek Studies at Mount Holyoke College, and earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. After graduation, she started a mobile mixed animal practice in Delaware.Soon after starting her practice, Dr. Dohmen received training in Acupuncture, Food Therapy, Bach Flower Essences, and Herbal Medicine. She has studied with Dr. Steve Marsden, Dr. Huisheng Xie, Registered Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, and many others. She earned her Masters of Therapeutic Herbalism from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014, and was accepted as a Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild in 2020.In 2013, Dr. Dohmen down-sized her clinical practice and is now a full-time continuing educator and lectures regularly on Veterinary Herbal Medicine, and other holistic topics. In 2017 she partnered with Dr. Kris August to start the only hands-on veterinary herbal medicine course for western veterinary herbal medicine in the United States. She is published frequently in journals such as the Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Integrative Veterinary Care Journal.Dr. Dohmen is the Past President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association and is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. She serves on the Editorial Board of the AHVMA Journal. Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Laurie Dohmen as we discuss her education, clinical practice, teaching career, and her Delaware farm and teaching center in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Cats can make great companions — if you know what to expect and believe a cat will be compatible with your lifestyle. To that end, the American Veterinary Medical Association...

Amy Shojai is the recipient of the American Veterinary Medical Association Steve Dale Excellence In Veterinary Communications Award. And, aside from authoring countless pet articles in blogs and magazines, she has authored well over 30 books. She discusses two of those books, one is about the necessarily of enrichment for dogs, and another is the need for enrichment for […]

What will you do if an owner's pet escapes? When seconds count, planning and preparation are your best friend. Annalisa Berns, The Pet Detective, walks us through common ways dogs and cats go missing and explains the simple steps we can take to prevent that from happening. She points out that the normal behaviors we expect are replaced with more unpredictable ones once the pet goes missing. Annalisa speaks on the methods to recover a missing pet, and reminds us to get helps as soon as possible. Main topics: Lost pet behavior How most pets escape Prevention is key First steps if a pet gets out Main takeaway: Start planning and training today to both prevent a lost pet, and recover a lost one. About our guest: Annalisa Berns, is the owner of Pet Search and Rescue and Pet Search and Rescue Investigations. She dreamed of working with animals from a young age. Annalisa found her life's work when she read Kat Albrecht's book, “The Lost Pet Chronicles.” She is passionate about educating people about how to bring their lost pets home. On a lost pet case Annalisa usually works 2-3 Search Dogs. She also coaches people how to find their lost pets. She is a licensed Private Investigator in California and Florida. She has also completed California Association of Licensed Investigator training NLITE. Annalisa helps train Search Dog Handlers to help find lost pets. She was a guest speaker at the Western States Veterinary Association twice and the American Veterinary Medical Association conference. She completed FEMA training with the Emergency Management Institute in Animals in Disaster: Awareness and Preparedness and Animal in Disaster: Community Planning. In 2023, she presented two mini sessions for Pet Sitters International. She also completed Introduction to Animal Psychology Certificate on Pet Behavior. Links: https://www.petsearchandrescue.com https://www.instagram.com/petsearchandrescue/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/PetSearchAndRescue training on calming signals for dogs: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dog-Behavior-Understanding-Dog-Calming-Signals Phone: 310-880-8268 Kat Albright: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com Buy PSC Merch Give us a call! (636) 364-8260  Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Email us at: feedback@petsitterconfessional.com Full show notes and transcript   Sponsored by: ❤️ Our AMAZING Patreon Supporters Time to Pet Visit: https://timetopet.com/confessional Code: 50% off first 3 months National Association of Professional Pet Sitters www.petsitters.org  

"My puppy's feet can't touch the ground until he's fully vaccinated."  Is this the best advice for a puppy? The Primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.  Learn more about when and how to socialize your puppy in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast. Get a Well-Behaved Dog: FREE Dog Training Checklist: 10 Tips to a Calm Dog without Training https://www.allabouttrainingdogsonline.com/dog-training-checklist   FREE Masterclass: 3 Secrets to Get Your Dog to Listen without Corrections or Collars https://www.allabouttrainingdogsonline.com/masterclass-sign-up-042022   Video Tips on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allabouttrainingdogs/   Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/allabouttrainingdogs?ref_=pe_2415550_258655370   Services https://www.allabouttrainingdogsonline.com/ ********* Articles mentioned in this episode: American Veterinary Medical Association https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/literature-reviews/welfare-implications-socialization-puppies-and-kittens

This podcast is sponsored by Ceva Animal Health. This podcast is worth 0.25 CE credits. Head to https://ce.dvm360.com/pages/podcasts and login or register for a free dvm360 Flex account to redeem your free RACE-approved CE credit after listening to this episode. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1998, and then proceeded to obtain a Masters in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with High Honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She became a Certified Veterinary Journalist in 2018.   She has been a veterinarian at Blum Animal Hospital since 2006, co-owner until 2018 and current associate. Prior to 2006, Marks worked at Allatoona Animal Hospital just north of Atlanta, GA. Her media experience began in print when she created several monthly veterinary columns in multiple community magazines and was a frequent guest speaker for the German Shepherd and Bernese Mountain Dog clubs of Atlanta. Upon her return to Chicago, Marks became very active in the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, serving on the executive board. She was also a past board member of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association and an active volunteer to the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association.  Marks has received many prestigious awards in her career. She was awarded the Dr Erwin Small First Decade Award, presented to a veterinarian that has contributed the most to organized veterinary medicine in his or her first decade of practice. In 2012, Marks was awarded Petplan's nationally-recognized Veterinarian of the Year. In 2015, she was awarded America's Favorite Veterinarian by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. And, most recently in 2017, she was awarded Nobivac's Veterinarian of the Year for her work on canine Influenza. Marks is also very passionate about educating in all aspects of media, both locally and nationally. She has appeared on Good Day Chicago, WGN-Pet Central, NBC Morning News, ABC, CBS, NPR, WBBM, Northwestern University media channel and many local websites. Marks was featured nationally on the Today Show and CBS Nightly News during the canine influenza epidemic of 2015 and in multiple issues of JAVMA. She is a guest contributor in multiple media campaigns for Merck, Zoetis (formerly Pfizer), Boerhinger-Ingelheim, Ceva, Trupanion, Aratana, ScopioVet, and Royal Canin.  Marks is a regular columnist in Today's Veterinary Business, Healthy Pet magazine, and Pet Vet, and has been published in Veterinary Medicine magazine, DVM magazine, Dogster, and Vetted. She is on the Advisory Board for Health Magazine and also was the host of numerous veterinary broadcasts for the Viticus Group (formerly WVC). She is a desired national and international lecturer for many of the same companies at VMX, WVC, AVMA and regional conferences, and most recently was a featured speaker at Ceva Sweden's Derm Day, and the Royal Canin Global Symposium. Marks finds the ideal combination of teaching/mentoring and improving the emotional health of pets in the Fear Free movement. She sat on the Fear Free Executive Council and is a national educator helping other private practitioners develop these techniques. She also led her practice to become the seventh nationally and first practice in Illinois to become a Fear Free Certified Hospital. She is an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. Finally, Marks is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor and consultant, and one of the newer members of VANE, the Veterinary Angel Network. When Marks is not working, she treasures her time with her family and her three wonderful children: Sophia, Evan, and Madeline. Marks loves traveling, scuba diving, cooking and spending time outdoors, especially anywhere there is a beach.

Dr. Kevin Voss, Director of the Center for Bioethics at CUW, joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about the field of bioethics and how our Lutheran theology helps us navigate the nuanced world of reproductive technology. Bio: Kevin Voss is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Center for Bioethics at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW). He has been at CUW since 2003 and teaches philosophy, bioethics, and ethics courses. Dr. Voss has a PhD in Health Care Ethics from Saint Louis University, is an ordained Lutheran minister (Concordia Seminary St. Louis 1999), is a Fellow of Christian Apologetics, and is a licensed veterinarian, having practiced for 14 years in Bonduel, Wisconsin. He has authored peer-reviewed articles and written several articles for the Lutheran Witness. Rev. Voss has given numerous presentations about bioethics issues at national conferences. Dr. Voss is a member of the Sanctity of Human Life Committee of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He is Chair of Concordia University's Institutional Review Board. Learn about LCMS Life Ministry at lcms.org/life, and email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org. Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

On this special episode of the Oh Behave Show, host Arden Moore gets a one-on-one opportunity to talk with Dr. Lori Teller, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Just in time for summer travel, Dr. Teller shares tips on making it safe and welcoming for your dog to join you in hotels and dine with you at pet-welcoming eateries. She also discusses the emerging field of veterinary telehealth medicine. Tune in now! EPISODE NOTES: Oh Behave Show Host Arden Moore Talks With AVMA President Lori Teller on Dog-Welcoming Hotels and Restaurants Plus

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 67 percent of U.S. households include a pet. If you count a furry or feathered friend as a member of your family, you know how important their health is to you. So, in this episode, we talk with a veterinarian about things every pet owner should know. Host David B. Feldman speaks with Dr. Carly Fox, Senior Veterinarian in Emergency Medicine at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York. The post 6/12/23 What Every Pet Family Should Know appeared first on KPFA.

The Soil Matters: With The Muncher Crew  Creating a biologically active fertilizer in under an hour. This will change the planet for the better and may just save mankind from the biological collapse facing our soils. We have Gary Ailes and Mohammed “Moe” Memon Joining us to highlight what the Muncher can do, and Leighton Morrison bringing the lab results that they have been gathering. #themuncher,#ecospheresciencesinc,#compost,#organicfertilizer#leightonmorrison,#avsingh,#livingsoil,  Today's Guest: The Muncher Crew https://ecospheresciences.com/   Mohammed “Moe” Memon was born and raised in Southern California and has enjoyed an active lifestyle all his life.  He became interested in improving the environment by cleaning agricultural systems of runoff from contamination from chemical fertilizers many years ago and though not a scientist but a business major in college, he began learning the science behind the process by which certain types of contamination could be remediated.  Expanding the process to solid organic waste, he began using his knowledge of metallurgy, machinery, welding and fabrication processes to bring together the biological process and the mechanical process to create The Muncher.   &   Gary L. Ailes DVM    Graduated-  Trenton High School 1965  Colorado State University 1972 - DVM  Attended University of Nebraska 65-67    Married to a wonderful lady 8-19-1974 -   We have three grown children and 5 granddaughters  I maintain a messy man cave.    Worked Central Veterinary Hospital, Fremont, CA 72-12/73  Owner/partner Sierra Veterinary Hospital, Carson City, NV 2/74-6/20    Member Carson City Rotary Club  1975-…and past president 84-85  Member and past president Carson City School Board of Trustees 12 years  Member and past president Nevada Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners 12 years  Alternate Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association 9 years     Board of directors Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a non profit foundation 10 years  Board of directors Novatech FS  Board of directors Ecosphere Sciences  Trainer for Robbins Research International since 1976  Taught skiing for the Carson City recreational program 15 years    Hobbies, bird hunting, fishiing, hiking, flying    Your Hosts: Dr. Av Singh, PhD, PAg. https://www.linkedin.com/in/av-singh-... https://www.fs-cannabis.com/ https://growupconference.com/ For a full bio visit: https://growupconference.com/speakers...   Leighton Morrison https://www.instagram.com/kingdomaqua... https://www.kingdomaquaponicsllc.com/   Executive Producer Ken Somerville https://www.instagram.com/kensomerville/ https://www.itsallaboutthebiology.ca Contact email itsallaboutthebiologytour@gmail.com Gifts to support the tour: https://www.givesendgo.com/G9AZD Reach out to Ken for a quick 15 min call: https://calendly.com/kensomerville/connections     #flowers,#plants,#nature,#gardening,#garden,#growing,#koreannaturalfarming,#naturalfarming,#jadam,#naturalfertilizer,#naturalfarminginputs,#permaculture,#regenerative,#foodforest,#biodynamic,#bioactive,#organic,#notill,#knf,#organicgardening,#urbangardening,#containergardening,#homegardening,

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Yvonne's favorite things… PARASITES. We are starting off with the risks of parasitic burdens that can develop from visiting dog parks, but it gets worse… hookworm infection is on the rise and becoming resistant.     Resources We Mentioned in the Show    Aavp.org. 2022. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Cima, G., 2022. Drug-resistant hookworms spreading in dogs, parasitologists warn. [online] American Veterinary Medical Association. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022].   Duncan, K., 2022. Dog parks: Where pets, people, and parasites collide. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Jimenez Castro, P.D., Howell, S.B., Schaefer, J.J. et al. Multiple drug resistance in the canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum: an emerging threat?. Parasites Vectors 12, 576 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3828-6.  McReynolds, T., 2022. Multiple-drug resistant hookworms a growing threat. [online] Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022].  Peregrine, A., 2022. Gastrointestinal Parasites of Dogs - Dog Owners - MSD Veterinary Manual. [online] MSD Veterinary Manual. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Ward, E., 2022. Hookworm Infection In Dogs | VCA Animal Hospitals. [online] Vcahospitals.com. Available at:   [Accessed 26 January 2022]. Today's Veterinary Nurse Summer 2022 Issue: https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/category/summer-2022/  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan     

Ep 97: For most her entire life, this woman was a well-liked and respected veterinarian, mother, and member of society. That all changed however, when she was met a new man, who would convince her that a sinister act was the solution to all of her problems This is The Valerie McDaniel Story Sources for Today's Episode: 20/20: “Love at First Sting.” American Justice: “The Bad Doctor.” Dateline NBC: “Twisted In Texas.” State of Texas v. Leon Jacob: Notice of Intention to Use Evidence of Prior Convictions and Extraneous Offenses. Leon Phillip Jacob v. The State of Texas: Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County. Houston Chronicle. American Veterinary Medical Association. Oxygen.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) MX Naturals - Go to shopmxnaturals.com and use code WOMEN at checkout for 25% off your first order. They are so confident that you will love their products they are offering a 30-day money back guarantee. Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/women135 and use code women135 to get $135 off across five boxes—and your first box ships free! Better Help - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/WOMEN. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For details please visit one of the websites below. National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/help/ RAINN https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault https://helpingsurvivors.org Women's Law https://hotline.womenslaw.org/ Victim Connect List of resources https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been having trouble getting in with a veterinarian, you're not imagining it. Across the country, pet care is increasingly hard to come by, and more vets are leaving the job.Alaska's capital city, Juneau, has lost roughly half of its veterinarians since the pandemic began. Pet owners often have to wait several weeks for an appointment, surgery is scarce, and 24/7 emergency care doesn't exist. Now, a local animal shelter is stepping up to try and fill the gap for desperate pet owners, who often have nowhere else to turn. In an industry rife with burnout, turnover, and high suicide rates, veterinarians and vet technicians are being forced to choose between taking care of animals and taking care of themselves.Featuring: Tracy Ward, Jocelyn Andrea, Krista Miller, Sam Smith, Sam BlankenshipIf you or someone you know is struggling with depression, reach out to the folks at the Crisis Text Line, a texting service for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. It is free, available 24/7, and confidential.LINKSA professor at Auburn University looked into the role pentobarbital plays in suicides among veterinarians and vet techs. The American Veterinary Medical Association broke down the reasons why it's tough to find veterinary care these days. The USDA has a cool map of places that are experiencing a shortage in veterinary care.  SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter.Follow Outside/In on Instagram or Twitter, or join our private discussion group on Facebook CREDITSHost: Nate HegyiReported and produced by Nate HegyiEditing by Taylor QuimbyAdditional editing help from Justine Paradis, Felix Poon, Rebecca Lavoie and Jessica Hunt. Rebecca Lavoie is our Executive ProducerMusic for this episode by Blue Dot Sessions. Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder.Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio

Piper and Michael Tokaruk are joined by Dr. Holly Helbig to talk about how equestrians can be better clients for their veterinarians. They also speak with film director and amateur jumper rider Samia Staehle about her show jumping documentary "Desert Flight" and how she found her way back to horses as an adult. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Michael Tokaruk Guest: Dr. Holly Helbig is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Equine Practitioners. Holly has a special interest in equine lameness and was awarded the Large Animal Student Proficiency Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2013. Holly also operates Hawthorne Hill, a hunter/jumper training facility in Dublin, Ohio.  She has multiple riders competing at a national level and serves as regional coordinator for the World Champion Hunter Rider organization. Combining her skills as an equine professional and veterinarian,  Holly provides a well-rounded service to her clients and patients.Guest: Samia Staehle was born in the US but raised in Algeria, Switzerland and India where she fell in love with ponies and horses at a young age. As a teenager, Samia's father retired from his career as a diplomat and with her family's return to the U.S., focus on college replaced horse riding. Upon graduating, Samia followed another overseas path, this time as a TV News Producer with Associated Press Television in Washington D.C., London and Paris. A return to school to study law was followed by a return to riding as a “nice little hobby” when Samia re-discovered her passion for horses. Samia then saw an opportunity to share the stories of the dynamic people that surround them. Samia and her husband Daryl, also a former News Producer, partnered with Tell Studios of Detroit to produce "Desert Flight".Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Alexis Kletjian, America Cryo, Nikovian, Saddlery Brands International, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses,  and American Equestrian School

Seresto Flea and Tick Collars for dogs and cats have been sold to Americans since 2013. During that time, the EPA has received approximately 100,000 reports of illnesses and 2,500 reports of deaths of animals that wore a Seresto Flea and Tick collar, by far the most reports received about any flea and tick treatment on the market. In this episode, hear testimony from scientists about the Environmental Protection Agency's disturbingly lax review processes for pesticides in pet products and learn why your vote in November is likely to determine if these popular but dangerous products will stay on American shelves. 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Listen to the latest episode of Jen's new podcast with Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young — We're Not Wrong Episode 12: About The Never Ending Ukraine War, Biden's COVID and Mike Pence (LIVE FROM BERLIN) To report an incident directly to the EPA via email Report.Pesticide.Incident@epa.gov View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd256-poisonous-pet-collars Executive Producer Recommended Sources CD200: How to End Legal Bribes Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith. The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics. Public Affairs: 2011. Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD254: Baby Formula Shortage CD234: AWOL Recall: The Rock and Play Sleeper Reports on Seresto and Pesticides “Oversight Subcommittee Report Reveals EPA Failed to Protect Pets, Owners From Dangerous Flea and Tick Collar.” Jun 15, 2022. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. June 2022. “Staff Report: Seresto Flea and Tick Collars: Examining why a product linked to more than 2,500 pet deaths remains on the market.” Lauretta Joseph. May 19, 2022. “Notification of Evaluation: The EPA's Response to Reported Incidents of Unintended Effects from Pet Collar Pesticides, Project No. OSRE-FY22-0120” Johnathan Hettinger. Sept. 24, 2021. “Is your pet wearing a Seresto flea collar? Company reports thousands more adverse incidents.” USA Today. Jordan Liles. Mar 8, 2021. “Did Seresto Flea Collars Cause 1,698 Dog and Cat Deaths?” Snopes. Johnathan Hettinger. Mar 2, 2021. “Popular flea collar linked to almost 1,700 pet deaths. The EPA has issued no warning.” USA Today. Jen's highlighted copy Lawrence J. Dyckman et al. July 1995. “Pesticides: EPA's Efforts to Collect and Take Action on Exposure Incident Data, GAO/RCED-95-163.” U.S. Government Accountability Office. Lobbying “Lobbyist Profile: Ryan Canfield.” 2022. Open Secrets. “Employment History: Ryan Canfield.” Open Secrets. “Elanco Animal Health.” Open Secrets. The Hearing Seresto Flea and Tick Collars: Examining why a product linked to more than 2,500 pet deaths remains on the market June 15, 2022 Committee on Oversight and Reform, Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy Witnesses: Faye Hemsley & Omarion Hemsley, Owners of Deceased Pet Thomas Maiorino, Owner of Deceased Pet Jeffrey Simmons, President and Chief Executive Officer, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated Nathan Donley, Ph.D, Environmental Health Science Director, Center for Biological Diversity Karen McCormack, Former Scientist, Policy Analyst, and Communications Officer (ret.), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency Carrie Sheffield (minority witness), Senior Policy Analyst, Independent Women's Voice Clips 1:20 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): As early as 2015, just a few years after the collar entered the US market, an EPA investigation found that among similar products, the Seresto collar “ranked number one” by a wide margin in terms of total incidents, major incidents and deaths, even after factoring in companies' relative sales. Those findings weren't enough to drive the makers of Seresto collar or the EPA to act. 1:50 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): In 2016, Canada's equivalent of the EPA known as the PMRA, concluded based on a review of the same American data available to the EPA that the collar posed too great a risk to pets and their owners to be ever sold in Canada. 2:10 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): Even as the death count rose, the EPA allowed Seresto to remain on the market here without even so much as requiring additional warning labels that regulators mandated in places ranging from Australia to Colombia to the European Union. 2:30 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): The companies that manufactured the Seresto collar first Bayer animal health and then later Elanco were also aware of the risks, the incidents and the deaths, but they too failed to act. Instead, they hired third party industry insiders to conduct so-called independent reviews of the incident data, which ended up protecting their $300 million a year market but ended up endangering pets. So the Seresto collar stayed the same and so did the consequences. 4:15 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This particular collar has caused 100,000 incidents reported to the EPA and over 2500 pet deaths reported to the EPA. 4:30 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): The steps that we are asking for today are crucial, because it's important to protect our pets and our families, too. I now call upon my distinguished colleague, Mr. Cloud for his opening statement. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX): Thank you, Chairman. This is the first hearing of the Economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee this year, and we've been in session for 52 days this year. And our first hearing is on pet collars. And I do realize that our pets are a huge part of our lives, they enrich our families, they provide companionship for my kids, they've helped foster responsibility and compassion and care, important ethics we need in our society. Just recently, our family mourned the loss of our guinea pig, biscuit. And so pets are a huge part of our family lives. But I have to admit that when I saw that this was going to be on the agenda for this week, I cannot help but be concerned, especially coming from South Texas about the 1000s 10s of 1000s of human lives that have passed away due to fentanyl and due to an open border and due to the policies of this administration to continue to aid and abet cartels. And I realized that this is the economic and Consumer Policy Subcommittee. And so I think about economic policy happening right now and where the minds of the American people are. Gas is now averaging $5 A gallon nationwide. For the first time in history. We have not had a hearing. Inflation is at a 40 year high. We have not had a hearing, the American people cannot find baby formula. We still haven't had a hearing. I've mentioned fentanyl is killing Americans, especially our teens at unprecedented rates. We have not had a hearing. Biden's systemic elimination of the safe and secure border he inherited has led to the worst humanitarian and national security crisis in this country's history. We have not had a hearing this term, we could talk about how inflation is affecting the cost of owning a pet, including the increased cost of food, toys, accessories, but we're not talking about that either. Instead, we're holding a hearing on the pet collar, which fights fleas and ticks. And as any pet owner knows fleas and tick management is an essential part of pet care. But I'm not sure it's an essential part of congressional oversight, especially when we take in mind where the American people are at. And frankly, I've talked to a number of people in my district and others who live in other parts of the country and they are really surprised that this has risen to one of the top priorities of commerce at this time in juncture. The subcommittee Republicans would rather explore efforts to help American consumers during these trying times, we would gladly have joined the chairman in holding a hearing on the shortage of baby formula. Moreover, we have welcomed the chance to explore TikTok's troubling practice of showing dangerous content to minors, an investigation you all started last year. In fact, it's now come to light that teenagers are using tick tock and other social media platforms to purchase illicit drugs including unknowingly in many cases, in most cases, fentanyl. Social media platforms are also using it to recruit young people into the gig economy of human trafficking. A hearing on that crisis could be incredibly important. And on the subject of our nation's youth, CDC bureaucrats have actively pursued an agenda to close schools during the pandemic instead of following the science damaging our children's financial, mental, physical, emotional, and also their learning for years to come. But we still have not had a hearing. Americans are facing incredible economic issues which require us as elected officials to listen and to respond. I do appreciate the fact that our pets play an important part of our lives. We should be kind to animals and we should teach our children to do the same. But I do care immensely more about the human lives that we were elected to serve. 10:20 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): A recorded vote has been requested — we will pause while the we will get the clerk out. 12:00 Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL): Mr. Chairman, it's already been about what? A minute and a half. Where's the clerk? Is the clerk on lunch and not here today? Rep. Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): I think the clerk is on the way Mr. Donalds, thank you. Rep. Donalds: Is the clerk sitting in the side office just hanging out? I mean, come on, Mr. Chairman. 21:20 Clerk: Mr. Cloud? Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX): Yes Clerk: Mr. Cloud votes yes. Mr. Keller? Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA): Yes Clerk: Mr. Keller votes yes. Mr. Franklin? Rep. C. Scott Franklin (R-FL): Yes Clerk: Mr. Franklin votes yes. Mr. Clyde? Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA): Yes. Clerk: Mr. Clyde votes yes. Mr. Donalds? Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL): Yes Clerk: Mr. Donalds votes yes. 26:31 Thomas Maiorino: My name is Thomas Maiorina. I reside in Mount Laurel, New Jersey with my wife Monica. I am the father of three boys. My youngest son, Robert turned 12 in 2011. After years of asking for a dog, he wore us down and we decided to rescue a dog from a southern shelter for my son's birthday. After researching online, we adopted a mixed breed mutt that Robbie and his two other brothers named Rooney. Rooney swiftly became a loved member of our family. A bit rambunctious, she was just what a 12 year old boy needed. She loved the run and chase anything the move in the yard. By all measures, we took great care to ensure Rooney had a healthy and happy life. We took her on daily walks, sometimes three a day, hikes on park trails. We monitor her diet and made sure she was seen by the veterinarian as needed, and she received all of her shots. Because she was a bit rambunctious and we lived in a wooded area where there's a lot of wildlife, we were constantly concerned about the problems of fleas and ticks. We consulted with a veterinarian after getting Rooney to determine the best way to protect her against this. We use a variety of prevention methods for the first few years and when we changed veterinarians in approximately 2013 or 14, the new veterinarian strongly recommended that we use the Seresto flea and tick collar, based on all of our options. We heeded that advice and purchased Seresto collars from our local PetSmart. The collars were intended to provide protection for up to eight months. We noticed that after fixing a collar to Rooney's neck, she began to itch and first had that treated and tested for allergies. We took her to the vet several times during 2018 seeking to find the cause for the ever increasing itching. After several visits and multielement medications, they were unable to determine the cause and we switched to a specialist in 2019 to seek further assistance, where they provided allergy shots and other medications to address the worsening itching and related symptoms. Rooney's behavior then became more erratic as the months wore on she began linking her paws so feverishly they would bleed. She also developed bleeding patches on her stomach. Ultimately, in October 2020, Rooney suffered horrendous grand mal seizure in the presence of myself and my wife. The damage done by the seizure was irreversible. She was a shell of her former self and ultimately, the family decided the most humane thing would be to put Rooney to sleep at the age of nine. In early March 2021, I read an article online about Seresto pet collars resulting in the deaths of 1700 Pets without any warnings from the EPA or the manufacturer. I sought out legal representation not because I wanted financial compensation, but because I took great pains to care for Rooney. The final 18 months of her life were agonizing to watch if I could help prevent another family from going through what my family went through. I wanted to act. I'm here today in furtherance of that effort. I appreciate the committee taking the time to investigate this matter. And thank you for your time. 33:30 Jeffrey Simmons: There are a few points I'd like to emphasize upfront. First, the EPA approved Seresto following more than 80 safety and toxicity studies, all of which show that Seresto and its ingredients have a strong safety profile. Second, more than 80 regulatory bodies around the world have approved Seresto. Seresto is widely used and more than 80 million collars worn over the past decade to protect dogs and cats from fleas and ticks around the world. 34:00 Jeffrey Simmons: Third, adverse event reports are not intended to be, and in fact are absolutely not, proof of causation. Reports require further investigation and analysis to determine cause. And after years of review, our pharmacovigilance team made up of veterinarians and other experts who study adverse event reports has not identified a single death caused by the active ingredients in the collar. 36:45 Jeffrey Simmons: No product is without risk. What matters is whether those risks are reasonable. And in light of the benefits and numerous studies and the incident report data for Seresto demonstrate the product does not pose an unreasonable risk and has a strong safety profile, which is why the American Veterinary Medical Association opposed canceling Seresto's EPA registration. 38:05 Nathan Donley: My name is Dr. Nathan Donley. I'm the science director for the Environmental Health Program at the Center for Biological Diversity. I have a PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from Oregon Health and Sciences University. The last seven years of my professional life have been spent researching how pesticides impact people and the environment and the regulatory failures that can actually facilitate harm rather than prevent it. I published three peer reviewed scientific articles and five technical reports on this subject. I've authored over 100 technical scientific comments to the EPA on pesticide documents, including flumethrin and imidacloprid, the two active ingredients in the Seresto collar. I've read through 1000s of pages of FOIA documents I requested on matters related to the approval and continued use of Seresto. 39:40 Nathan Donley: While other agencies like the FDA have robust systems in place to surveil harms from products under their purview, EPA only requires minimal information be submitted four times a year and they delegate this responsibility to the pesticide industry itself. The limited information that is collected includes only the pesticide product name, where the incident occurred, and the severity of the incident. That's it. Oftentimes, the agency doesn't even know if the incident involves a dog or a cat. Even though the EPA determines what incident information it collects, it then turns around and laments that the incident data are insufficient to take regulatory action to protect public health, the environment and our pets. It's a system designed to achieve nothing other than maintaining the status quo. Worse yet, reported incidents significantly underestimate the true scope of harm. The EPA recently estimated that only one in 25 pesticide incidents involving another pesticide called Kamba was actually reported to the authorities. That's only a 4% reporting rate. Given that 100,000 people have reported their concerns about Seresto, this is very alarming because the true number of harmful incidents to pets could be potentially far higher. 41:05 Nathan Donley: The EPA's counterpart in Canada was so concerned about Seresto incidents and harms of pets and humans that it denied Seresto approval in 2016. Canada analyzed U incident data and determined that Seresto collars had an incident rate 50 times greater than the average flea collar and 36 times greater than Canada's trigger for review. 41:25 Nathan Donley: EPA has no trigger for review of any pesticide product, no matter how much harm is being reported. And because the agency has no mandated trigger for reviewing pesticides like Seresto, rather than choosing to use incident reporting data to inform a robust regulatory process and take dangerous products off the market, EPA routinely chooses to do nothing at all. And that's especially troubling when you consider that Seresto is just one of 18,000 pesticide products currently approved by the EPA. 42:40 Karen McCormack: My name is Karen McCormack. At the present time I am a retired government employee after working over 40 years at the Environmental Protection Agency. During my career at EPA, I first worked in an EPA laboratory as a research coordinator. And in that capacity, I conducted research on numerous pesticides. Later I transferred to EPA headquarters in Washington DC, and worked in various positions in the pesticide program as a scientist, policy analyst, and a communications officer. I also worked in a number of offices at EPA including the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Pesticides and Toxins. Although I'm retired from EPA, I'm still closely following a number of environmental topics and one of those topics of interest to me has been the impact of flea and tick pet products on cats and dogs. 43:30 Karen McCormack: The US Environmental Protection Agency is charged with regulating products that contain pesticides and in ensuring that all pesticide products are safe to use. Before 1996, EPA did not consistently require manufacturers to conduct animal safety studies for pet products containing pesticides. Because pet products with pesticides were available readily in commercial stores, consumers thought they must be safe. This is not necessarily the case. Flea and tick products are designed to kill insects, and they often contain poisonous chemicals. When combined with pesticides that are used outside the home and in the water and food that people drink and eat, the aggregate risks from all these sources of pesticides can be high, especially for children who are vulnerable to toxic chemicals -- much more vulnerable than adults. And it wasn't until the passage of the 1996 Food Quality Protection Act that EPA began to examine the risks from sources other than food, including risks from pet products containing pesticides. After the passage of FQPA, pesticide manufacturers were required to submit to EPA animal safety studies and incident reports showing harm to animals and humans exposed to pesticides and pet products. Between 2012 and the present time the EPA received an increasing number of incident reports related to the use of flea and tick pet collars for dogs and cats. The toxic effects that were described in these many incident reports from the use of certain pet collars ranged from mild effects, such as skin irritation to more severe effects such as intense tremors, seizures, paralysis, organ failure and death. The largest number of incident rate counts that EPA received during this period were from the use of pet collar called Seresto. 45:35 Karen McCormack: Between January 2012 and the present time, EPA has received over 100,000 incident reports, and these incident reports include human incidents as well as pet incidents. These reports also include at least 2300 reports of pet deaths. The number is most likely a very low estimate of the actual number of incidents that are occurring since many pet owners do not know that they can report incidents to EPA and they may not know how to correlate the adverse effects in their pets with a particular pet product. 46:30 Karen McCormack: There are no independent organizations that rank the safety of pet products. And the sales data which is needed to rank the safety of pet products is considered confidential business information by the manufacturers. EPA's risk assessments also do not tell the full story of what pet products are safe, as they rely heavily on industry generated studies that were conducted on mice and rats rather than dogs and cats. And EPA's risk assessments also are based mainly on studies that were conducted with only one pesticide in Seresto rather than the combined pesticides in this pet product. 47:10 Karen McCormack: Although the original manufacturers of Seresto, Bayer, did conduct a number of efficacy and safety studies in dogs and cats treated with Seresto, the company did not conduct two very critical studies that are important for determining the safety of a pet product. These tests include a pet transferable residue study, a petting study, to determine the exposure of humans to Seresto. And they did not conduct a study that measures the amount of pesticide that gets in the blood of treated dogs and cats. 48:45 Carrie Sheffield: My name is Carrie Sheffield and I'm a senior policy analyst at the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women's Forum. We are a nonprofit organization committed to increasing the number of women who value free markets and personal liberty. 2:44:20 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): Let me just show you some analysis that was conducted by Elanco, which we would just refer to as well as the EPA, as well as the Canadian equivalent of the EPA, which is called the PMRA. Essentially, we look at this chart here, and we see that at the top Elanco computed that 0.51% of pet deaths were “possibly or probably” caused by the Seresto collar. The PMRA in Canada, looking at a sample of pet deaths concluded that 33% of those pet deaths were possibly or probably caused by Seresto collars. And the EPA here, concluded that 45% were possibly or probably caused by pet by the Seresto collar. Now, sir, I think originally, you said that there is no scientific evidence, no evidence of a causal link, this is clearly evidence, it was so compelling that the Canadian equivalent of the EPA never allowed for Seresto collars to be sold in Canada, correct? Jeffrey Simmons: Yes, I'm aware of that decision. I would also add that 80 other countries have approved this product, we've had over 80 million collars actually used. I'm not familiar with this data comparison, but what I can say is following the EPA regulatory process around the oversight, that we have pharmacovigilance, close to 200 veterinarians and staff on our team, looking at the data through the way the EPA wants us to we have not seen a linkage from the active ingredients. Rep. Krishnamoorthi: I understand that sir, I understand you haven't seen the linkage, although other authorities have and their scientists who are not paid by you have done so. 2:46:25 Nathan Donley: This is what we commonly see, quite frankly, when the regulated industry is doing their own research. It commonly finds that their products are safer than when government agencies or academic scientists take on a similar analysis. 2:46:55 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): We have FOIA documents from the EPA, and emails internal to the EPA talking about the Seresto collar. Here's just one of them. This is from an employee who basically voiced their opinion about recent coverage of the Seresto controversy, he said, “looks like the sh*t has hit the fan….will be interesting seeing where this goes. I hope there is a FOIA for all communications on this so that our emails are made public. We have been screaming about Seresto for many years.” I presume that you've heard some of these screams and concerns, correct, Ms. McCormack? Karen McCormack: That's correct. A number of EPA employees have contacted me and given me detailed descriptions about what's happening with Seresto and they were very upset that EPA refused to do anything about it. 2:48:25 Karen McCormack: A number of the scientists, and this is not unusual, feel that the decision makers are not considering the science and they're making decisions based on political reasons. I don't know if I have time to talk about this, but I did look at the science that the Canadian government did, the causality analysis. They looked at the consistency and toxicity of effects from exposure of pets to Seresto. And what they found was very disturbing. It was so disturbing that they decided the risks were too high to approve Seresto and they could not be mitigated by putting a label statement on the product or by issuing warning labels, so they refused to approve Seresto. 2:49:25 Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX): Thank you, Ms. McCormack, for acknowledging that the EPA sometimes makes political decisions, so that's something we'll definitely be coming back to next term. 2:55:05 Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA): Are the active ingredients for Seresto in the United States different from the active ingredients for Seresto collars in other countries? Jeffrey Simmons: No, I do not believe they're any different than the other 80 countries. Rep. Porter: In other countries like in Colombia and Australia, the warning labels for Seresto collars classify the collar as highly toxic and as poison. 2:55:50 Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA): Does the label in the United States have language? Like highly toxic or poison? Yes or no? Jeffrey Simmons: It does not. Rep. Porter: Okay. So the warning label here in the United States, though does say that mild reactions may occur and mentions hair loss, scratching and redness. The most severe symptoms listed are eczema and lesions. This is the warning label: does it mention the potential for death? Jeffrey Simmons: It does not. Rep. Porter: So a pet owner looking at this label that we're looking at would have absolutely no reason, no way to know that Seresto may have caused roughly 100 pet deaths. That's what both the Canadian Pest Management Agency, the PMRA, and the EPA found. Will you change this label, so that it includes deaths as a possible side effect? Jeffrey Simmons: Congresswoman, we do not believe the scientific data warrants a label change. And again, that is not just the 80 studies were submitted. There's been 20 additional added studies since and all of the oversight data that's been done on the 33 million pets over the 10 years. So again, following an EPA regulated process, we're always open if a data warranted, some need for a change, we would do that. 2:57:30 Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA): The EPA encouraged both your predecessor, Bayer, and your company, Elanco, to update the warning label. Yet, you just said that you never have. So the federal government did in fact advise you to update the label and you failed to do so. Is that correct? Jeffrey Simmons: I do not believe that is correct. We are in regular engagement with EPA. We have not received any formal…there's no data that warrants that and there's been no formal engagement on that. 2:58:15 Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA): The EPA asked Bayer, the predecessor here, in 2019 to help the agency collect data on adverse incidents for cats and dogs using the Seresto collar. EPA asked Bayer to split the registration for cats and dogs, so the agency could better understand and evaluate the risks for each type of pet. They refused, saying that change might have, “an adverse impact on sales” and they also said, “it would be a substantial increase in work.” Mr. Simmons, are you willing to make that change and split the registration for cats and dogs as the EPA requested? Or do you believe it's too much work? Jeffrey Simmons: I am willing to engage with the EPA on anything that the scientific data and the engagement under the regulatory body of the EPA merits the right thing to do. We believe the 80 studies and all of the pharmacovigilance data that we've submitted to them stands that this is a safe product. 3:00:10 Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA): I feel obligated to begin by stating the obvious this afternoon. Today's hearing is a colossal waste of time and resources. 3:13:25 Rep. Henry Johnson (D-GA): And the only reason that the public knew about the harm caused by this pesticide is because the Center for Biological Diversity publicly petitioned the EPA to cancel registration for Seresto flea collars. If they had not bought this to light, do you think we would even know of the dangers presented by these collars? Nathan Donley: No, we wouldn't. You know, the investigation that came out in USA Today in 2021 really brought this to the public attention. And if there wasn't that amount of pressure from the public, this would just still be completely unknown. EPA, for the last 10 years, has not done anything to alert consumers to the harms associated with this product or any other pesticide products where there are a very high number of incidents. 3:15:10 Karen McCormack: I think some of the people at EPA are programmed to go along with whatever industry says. It makes life easier for you, you can go home earlier and you can also get promoted easier if you go along with what industry says. It's unfortunate a problem there. And I've seen it over the years and it's very hard to do something about it. 3:15:40 Karen McCormack: Canada's analysis was very scientific. It was not only based on incident data and sales data, it was based on the toxicity of the two pesticides in Seresto. And they looked at the consistency and what happened eventually with the pets that were exposed to Seresto. 3:19:20 Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): And so because of the tremendous number of pet incidents, the tremendous number of deaths, even when factoring in sales, I sadly have no choice but to recommend that the EPA commence a notice of intent to cancel proceedings and to fully investigate what's going on with the Seresto collar, and I respectfully request Elanco to voluntarily recall these collars at this time, pending this further investigation. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)