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In this solo-hosted episode of *The Animal Control Report*, Daniel Ettinger sits down with Kristen Hassen, Principal and Founder of Outcomes for Pets Consulting, LLC, to explore the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of animal sheltering and welfare. Kristen, a nationally recognized leader and innovator in the field, brings a wealth of experience from managing some of the largest animal shelters in the U.S., including the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, Austin Animal Center, and Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. As the only shelter director to sustain a 90% live outcomes rate across multiple high-intake shelters, Kristen has set a remarkable standard in lifesaving and humane care. Together, Daniel and Kristen dive into data-driven strategies that help shelters achieve successful outcomes for pets, from fostering community partnerships to leveraging resources that maximize positive results. Kristen shares insights from her work with government shelters in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and Dallas, as well as her collaborations with leading nonprofits, foundations, and industry influencers like the ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, and Jackson Galaxy Enterprises. Listeners will also learn about her role as a Faculty Fellow at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where she mentors future leaders in animal welfare. Tune in to hear Kristen's unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the industry today, her vision for the future of humane animal care, and her commitment to building sustainable, compassionate shelter systems across the nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/animalcontrolreport/support
“It all comes down to the trash. It's their food. So, look for the trash piles and you'll find the rats,” said Marieke Rosenbaum, with Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
Nutritional support for dogs Dr. Connolly Dr. Connolly is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology and Equine Science at Pierce College. He is a graduate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and did his graduate work in biochemistry and molecular biology at UCLA, where he studied transmissible antibiotic resistance and determinants of bacterial infectivity. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Marion duPont Equine Medical Center at Virginia Tech. He has practiced companion animal and equine medicine, in both primary care and referral centers. His interests include small animal and equine clinical nutrition, and preventive medicine.
Nutritional support for dogs Man's best friend suffers the same health challenges as us humans. Those challenges are often hip and joint concerns. On this episode of Live Foreverish, Drs. Mike and Crystal discuss the causes of joint issues, the best types of dog food, and top nutrients to support comfort and connective tissue health. Dr. Connolly Dr. Connolly is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology and Equine Science at Pierce College. He is a graduate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and did his graduate work in biochemistry and molecular biology at UCLA, where he studied transmissible antibiotic resistance and determinants of bacterial infectivity. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Marion duPont Equine Medical Center at Virginia Tech. He has practiced companion animal and equine medicine, in both primary care and referral centers. His interests include small animal and equine clinical nutrition, and preventive medicine.
Dan kicked off the show with an examination and exploration of today's top stories with various experts and reporters. Joining the program was AARP Retirement and Social Security Editor Andy Markowitz, Assistant Teaching Professor of Public Health in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Meera Gatlin, M.P.H., D.V.M., President and CEO of “See Plymouth” Lea Filson, and Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer at Northeast Arc Tim Brown.
This episode is a collab with fellow podcaster, Stacy LeBaron of the Community Cats Podcast. On CCP, Stacy follows up with Tabitha Kucera, a registered vet tech, certified cat behavior training consultant, and former guest of the show (CCP Episode 319)Stacy and Tabitha discuss numerous cat health and behavioral issues. She provides tips on identifying whether a cat is in pain (which she created a handout for). Tabitha explains that a cat's physical and mental health are often intertwined. She stresses the importance of minimizing anxiety and stress by employing Fear Free techniques, trap training, and cooperative care.Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. In addition to the podcast, Stacy is committed to the model of virtual education by holding three-weekend conferences, the Online Cat Conference, The United Spay Alliance Conference, and the Online Kitten Conference. She hosts day-long sessions covering specific topics around Feline Leukemia, Behavior, and Fundraising. At the end of 2020, she also partnered with Neighborhood Cats to hold monthly virtual trapper training and certification workshops to better introduce individuals to best practices for trapping community cats.Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). Under her leadership, the MRFRS assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. Among the MRFRS's programs are two mobile spay/neuter clinics, known as the Catmobiles, and an adoption center in Salisbury, MA. Stacy ran the MRFRS Mentoring Program, which began in 2011 and assisted 11,000 cats through its work with 77 different animal welfare groups in 14 states.An expert in her field, Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, an adviser to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, Board member at the Vermont Humane Federation, Treasurer for the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, program leader for the Pet Food Task Force in MA, and program organizer for HubCats Chelsea. She is a past board member of MAC and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation.Stacy graduated from Vassar College. She now lives in VT with her husband and son.About the Community Cats Podcast:The Community Cats Podcast is the brainchild of Stacy LeBaron. Stacy has over 20 years of experience working with Community Cats in Massachusetts. She was the president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society for 16 years and since 2011, she ran the MRFRS Mentoring program, assisting over 80 organizations with setting up TNR programs and getting funding to support those programs.Support Stacy & CCP:Community Cats PodcastCCP MerchDonateSupport the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech
Dr. Wendy Puryear, a virologist at The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and Sarah Gregory discuss the spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) into New England seals in the northeastern United States.
In this week's episode, my guest Dr. Em from Vet Med Corner, shares doggone great advice on how to keep your Doodle healthy and happy. With science-based tips, including assessing prescription dog food and maintaining a healthy weight, Dr. Em provides long-term solutions to keep even the most finicky eaters on track for optimal health. Host Corinne Gearhart's remaining Top Ten questions about how to nourish our Doodles are answered, providing invaluable insights for keeping your furry friend fit, strong, and most importantly, happy! So, grab your pup, put on your headphones, and tune in to this paw-some episode!Question #5: Where Should We Go for Reputable, Reliable Advice?Question #6: What are some of the highlights from WSAVA.org's guidelines?Question #7: Is “Human-Grade” Dogfood Special?Question #8: How Can I Get My Doodle to Eat the Right Food?Question #9: Is It Okay to Use Meal “Toppers”?Challenge #10: How Do I Figure Out Exactly How Much I Should Feed My Doodle?QUOTABLE:“The majority of experts will agree on the majority of things. If you find a lone voice going against the majority of experts, the likelihood of them being correct is incredibly low.” (Dr. Em)“What you see in a (dog food) ingredient list doesn't necessarily equate to what's being absorbed ...” (Corinne)“The ingredient list really has very little correlation to the quality of pet food … What really matters is the bioavailability and your pet's ability to absorb into their bodies the nutrients that those ingredients are made up of.” (Dr. Em)“We practice positive reinforcement and force-free training methods. I'm not hearing not to use food in training, but I'm going to be planning … and using that kibble purposefully throughout the day, raising the value of nutritious food and mixing it in.” (Corinne)“The prescription weight loss formulas help to maintain muscle mass while helping (dogs) lose fat.” (Dr. Em)RELEVANT LINKS/RESOURCES:Pt 1 of our interview on Ep #42More of Dr. Em's thought leadership and link available here.Read Petfoodology, the comprehensive pet nutrition blog published by Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.Learn about the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.Calorie CalculatorDo you know your doodle's learning style? Take our free quiz to find out and make training together easier and more fun! Visit https://thedoodlepro.com/learning now! Test your Doodle Body Language knowledge with our FREE quiz!https://thedoodlepro.com/bodyVisit instagram.com/thedoodlepro for behind-the-scenes peeks at the doodles Corinne works with daily!
Answers are coming fast and furious on part one of Corinne's interview with Dr. Em of Vet Med Corner, known for her popular – and trustworthy – weekly YouTube advice program. The Canadian veterinarian is answering Host Corinne Gearhart's Top Ten questions about how to nourish our Doodles in the perennial quest to keep them fit, strong and – most of all – happy!“People can call themselves dog nutritionists, pet nutritionists – anything – and none of those titles are protected at all. Any person can slap that label on themselves and run.” (Dr. Em)You'll learn how to assess prescription dog food, whether it's worth the expense, and why consulting reputable sources is so important. Dr. Em also shares her thoughts on how to help our pets maintain a healthy weight; highlights helpful tools and resources; and offers science-based tips that will keep even the most finicky eaters on track for long-term vibrancy and great health!KEY TOPICS:Word to the Wise: Check the credentials on your “pet nutritionist.” Anyone can claim that label without having to meet any regulatory requirements. Look for an international diplomate or PhD training.Question #1: Is It True that Vets Only Get One Hour of Nutrition Training?Question #2: What's the Deal with Prescription Dog Food?Question #3: Are Veterinary Foods Superior?Question #4: Is There Really a Difference Between Puppy and Adult Dog Foods?Tune in for part two next week to learn answers to questions like:Where Should We Go for Reputable, Reliable Advice?Is "Human-Grade" dogfood special?How can I get my Doodle to eat the right food?Is it okay to use "toppers" to dress up a meal?How do I figure out exactly how much to feed my Doodle? QUOTABLE:“I do not have time, funding or the knowledge to make medications myself, to make foods myself or make machines that read bloodwork. I need products in order to support my patients.” (Dr. Em)“We use our education and our reading and consulting with experts in order to formulate the best treatment plans we can.” (Dr. Em)“(Look) for people with actual expertise and be really critical about where information is coming from.” (Dr. Em)“The majority of experts will agree on the majority of things. If you find a lone voice going against the majority of experts, the likelihood of them being correct is incredibly low.” (Dr. Em)RELEVANT LINKS/RESOURCES:More of Dr. Em's thought leadership and link available here.Read Petfoodology, the comprehensive pet nutrition blog published by Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Learn about the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Do you know your doodle's learning style? Take our free quiz to find out and make training together easier and more fun! Visit https://thedoodlepro.com/learning now!Visit instagram.com/thedoodlepro for behind-the-scenes peeks at the doodles Corinne works with daily!
Have you ever considered how the interconnections between people, animals, plants and their shared environment apply to you and your pet? This concept of “One Health” is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Issues such as zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety and environmental contamination are just some of the factors affecting our health and the health of our pets. Dr. Deborah Thomson is a veterinarian and One Health expert who founded One Health Lessons with the hope of inspiring children and adults around the world to value the One Health principles and strive for common goals. She joins the podcast today to share some of her insight and experiences. Here are links to information we talked about today: “One Health Basics” from the CDC Learn more about One Health Lessons at their website Follow One Health Lessons on Instagram Veterinary Partners is a fantastic source for trustworthy information about medical issues facing your pet Check out the Clinical Nutrition Service from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Got a question for Michael and Stephen? Run across something interesting you want to share with the show? Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? Send it to us at thefamilypetpodcast@gmail.com.
Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital. Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017. Later that year, she earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Vaught's clinical and research interests include but are not limited to respiratory disease/mechanical ventilation, sepsis, polytrauma and severe acid/base or electrolyte disorders. Dr Vaught's priority is to provide the highest quality of care and medicine to each patient and their family. In her free time, Dr. Vaught enjoys spending time with her husband, their young daughter and their kitty.
A comprehensive behavior program, along with quality animal care standards, can increase adoptions and profoundly impact the well-being of the animals at your shelter and the humans caring for them. This week we welcome Amanda Kowalski, the vice president of behavior programs for the San Diego Humane Society, to discuss addressing the mental health needs of animals in our care. We discuss the importance of these programs, tips to get started, challenges she has encountered, and more! Amanda Kowalski M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWAAmanda is San Diego Humane Society's first vice president of Behavior Programs, leading our impact as a regional and national behavior and training resource. Amanda and her Behavior & Training team are entrusted with changing the lives of thousands of animals who need behavior intervention in order to become adoptable — or to stay with the families who love them.Amanda is dedicated to the animals and has a passion for research, education and collaboration. She is known for loving “crazy ideas” as she encourages her team to innovate, be creative and think big. She is a huge source of support (and baked goods!) and always brings her best to the table, especially when her team needs her most. Amanda specialized in behavioral care in shelters for more than 13 years before taking on this role, including five years leading our Behavior Center, which has helped more than 4,000 shelter animals — who otherwise would have been out of options — since its beginning in 2013. She also played a crucial role in designing the new state-of-the-art Behavior Center facility, which opened in 2019 as the first of its kind in California.Amanda is overseeing the expansion of our resources to treat more shelter animals, help other shelters and rescue organizations, expand our community training services, conduct applied behavior research, and develop and launch a Behavior Center Academy to train shelter behavior professionals both locally and nationally.Amanda holds a master's of science in animals and public policy from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She is a certified animal welfare administrator (CAWA) through the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, a Fear Free-Certified Professional Trainer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the vice president of the board of directors for the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.Resources mentioned in this weeks episode:Fear Free Shelters https://www.Fearfreeshelters.comFear Free Happy Homes https://www.Fearfreehappyhomes.comShelter Playgroup Alliance https://www.shelterdogplay.org/San Diego Humane Society behavior resources https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/Center for Shelter Dogs https://centerforshelterdogs.tufts.edu/Mental health and well-being in animals by Franklin McMillan Support Amanda's work with the San Diego Human Society:https://www.sdhumane.org/Support the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech
What's it like to have your clinic torn apart online? When thousands of phone calls roll in telling you that you're awful, what impact does that have on the staff and how do you handle it? Do you respond? What if that just makes things worse? This week, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Meghan Vaught and Sarah Mills from the Maine Veterinary Medical Center. Last month, their clinic found itself on news channels across the country and the front page of reddit. What followed was a harrowing experience no one should have to go through. Along with it, however, can an outpouring of support from clients and the veterinary community as a whole. Since the incident, Sarah and Dr. Vaught have dedicated their time and energy to raising awareness of the impact that public shaming and "cancel" events can have on veterinary teams, and to creating resources to help others who may end up defending themselves against online retribution. LINKS Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/ AVMA Online Reputation Management and Cyberbullying: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/practice-management/reputation WORKSHOP: Managing A Negative Team Member: https://unchartedvet.com/product/managing-a-negative-team-member/ NEW Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/store/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital. Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017. Later that year, she earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Vaught's clinical and research interests include but are not limited to respiratory disease/mechanical ventilation, sepsis, polytrauma and severe acid/base or electrolyte disorders. Dr Vaught's priority is to provide the highest quality of care and medicine to each patient and their family. In her free time, Dr. Vaught enjoys spending time with her husband, their young daughter, and their cat. Sarah Mills has spent her career advocating for accessible wellness care. She is passionate about animal health and helping all pets live their best lives filled with treats, naps in the sun and zoomies. Sarah spent nearly a decade as one of the founding members of Vets First Choice (now Covetrus) before joining the FidoCure mission to bring personalized medicine to dogs with cancer. Her time has been spent in sales, marketing and serving veterinarians. Sarah holds a BS in psychology from Simmons University and was trained by the Disney Institute in Quality Service. She shares her little farmhouse in Cumberland Center, Maine, with 3 teenagers, a Goldendoodle named Ted, and a smallish bunny.
This week pet trainer Mikkel Becker shares how she combined her passion for animals and serving people to create a business that teaches both pets and people how to communicate and understand fear, anxiety, and emotional issues. Listen in as we break down the pressures of continuing a family legacy, carving your own path through your passions, and why pets and their owners have more in common than you might think. “Pets communicate continually with us is through their body language. We need to not punish our pet for telling us how they feel, but give them coping strategies. Our mental and emotional health are very similar.” – Mikkel Becker About Mikkel: Mikkel Becker is a certified trainer, dog behavior counselor and the lead animal trainer for Fear Free. From early life it was undeniably clear that Mikkel’s number one focus was always going to be animals. Mikkel’s childhood consisted of two joys; horses and dogs. Her training career started early with help from her childhood dog, a Wire Haired Fox Terrier named Scooter, who delighted in fun games like running in the opposite direction when called, leading the neighborhood bark patrol and terrorizing other dogs in a blaze of terrier fueled fury. But, where frustration created what could have been rifts the size of the massive holes Scooter dug in the yard, pure love was able to bridge those gaps and create a wiser, more resilient child and dog who together became grand champions in 4-H obedience. Unlike many children her age, Mikkel traded sports and other hobbies to instead chase after blue ribbons at horse shows and memories on trail rides. Her special passion was taking horses who were deemed less suitable by others and revealing the true champion inside. In pursuit of formal animal training education, Mikkel graduated from the rigorous San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy with Jean Donaldson (earning a Certificate in Training and Counseling; CTC), the Karen Pryor Academy (becoming a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner; KPA CTP), the Purdue Dogs and Cats Course, and Mikkel shadowed Dr. Nicolas Dodman at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Mikkel’s favorite educational experience was providing enrichment and positive reinforcement guidance to orangutans at Jungle Island in Miami. Along with her growing knowledge, Mikkel achieved other certifications, including becoming a Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor (CDBC).Locally in the Seattle area Mikkel is the dog and cat behavior counselor at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, resident trainer for veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Wailani Sung, and a trainer at Doggy Haven Resort. When it comes to home life, Mikkel’s four legged pug kids were eventually joined by a now seven year old daughter, Reagan, who is blossoming into her own rights as a trainer (Reagan’s current passion project is taming farmyard chickens and goats and pursuing ambitions to run an animal rescue and become a veterinarian like her Papa, Marty). Today, Mikkel’s family lives in in a country getaway space outside of Seattle along with the family’s cherished pug genius, Willy who charms guests with his arsenal of tricks and delights in giving his version of wet willy’s with his surprisingly long, frog-like tongue. Mikkel recently co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias” with Dr. Marty Becker, Dr. Lisa Radosta and Wailani Sung. You can connect with Mikkel in the following ways: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fearfreepets Website: https://fearfreepets.com/ Stay focused on the mindset, skills, and habits it takes to Have It All with the following: Take the free Have It All Assessment here: https://bit.ly/haveitallquiz Learn the four pillars of performance by reading my book, The Making of a Maverick: https://amzn.to/3oQ7wji Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlohiggins/ Share your story of Having It All. Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://bit.ly/marloguestapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Vet Blast Podcast features a recent graduate from the class of 2021 at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Harris Fitzgerel, DVM, shares his experiences with going through vet school during a pandemic. He and host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, discuss the ups and downs of learning during lockdown with limited hands-on experience, plus tips for other veterinary students or those looking to join the profession. Fitzgerel is also a blogger and self-described fitness and pop music enthusiast.
We were to groggy yesterday to discuss, but yes we lost an hour of sleep and we just want to get back to our routine. Dr. James Simmons joins us for the tips. Also, is there a reason we don't trust people that do not like pets? And Russia is losing their Instagram, is it sad or necessary? Plus so much more! Special guests: Dr. James Simmons - Dr. Nurse Practitioner @AsktheNP Dr. Megan Mueller - Associate Professor of human-animal interaction at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and Co-Director of the Tufts Initiative for Human-Animal Interaction.
An upset digestive system can lead to bigger problems, ranging from gastric ulcers to colitis to colic. Join our host, Michelle Anderson, as she interviews Dr. Alicia Long of the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center. You'll learn about the microbiome, gastric ulcers, diarrhea, colic, fecal water syndrome, and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Purina. Alicia Long, DVM, received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed an internship at Rhinebeck Equine in New York, followed by another internship rotating between the large animal internal medicine department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and the Massachusetts Equine Clinic, an ambulatory private practice. She completed a residency at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center in large animal internal medicine and is currently a fellow in large animal emergency and critical care.
SPECIAL EVENT Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Reflections from a Career in Research for Development Co-Organized by CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) and IFPRI NOV 22, 2021 - 09:30 AM TO 11:00 AM EST John McDermott, Director of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), presents experiences and insights gained over four decades of research, including reflections on academia and development in Africa; managing research teams and institutions; and setting the agenda and building partnerships at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition, and health. He will also share thoughts about the future of research for development and engage with colleagues and audience members on future efforts toward addressing global development goals. McDermott has served as Director of A4NH since its inception in 2012. He will retire at the end of 2021. Keynote Speaker John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), IFPRI The political economy of development Amos Omore, Regional Representative, Eastern and Southern Africa, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Jeffrey Mariner, Research Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University Building platforms to engage non-traditional research partners to deliver solutions that benefit the poor Segenet Kelemu, Director General and CEO, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) Jemimah Njuki, Director for Africa, IFPRI Agriculture, nutrition, and health agenda setting, including building partnerships and identifying research priorities Inge Brouwer, Associate Professor, Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University & Research Jeff Waage, Director of International Development Centre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Concluding Remarks Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI Moderator Aulo Gelli, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI LINKS CGIAR Research Program On Agriculture For Nutrition And Health (A4NH): https://a4nh.cgiar.org/
Laminitis is an extremely painful and often deadly hoof disease in horses with several causes. Join our host, Michelle Anderson, as she interviews Dr. Vern Dryden, of Bur Oak Veterinary and Podiatry Services, and Dr. Nicholas Frank, of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. You'll learn about the different causes and risk factors of laminitis, feeding horses to prevent laminitis, shoeing and hoof care for the laminitic horse, and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Wellness Ready. Vern Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF, owns Bur Oak Veterinary and Podiatry Services, in Lexington, Kentucky, where he focuses on individualized care for his patients. Dryden graduated from the Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in 1998 and shod horses through undergraduate school at the University of Arizona. He also worked as a farrier at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital while studying for his veterinary degree. His research interests include laminitis and regenerative medicine. He frequently lectures on podiatry care both nationally and internationally.Nicholas Frank, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, is a professor of large animal internal medicine and associate dean for academic affairs at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, in North Grafton, Massachusetts. Frank grew up in the United Kingdom and then trained in the United States. He received his BSc Honors degree in biology from the University of North Carolina in 1989 and his veterinary degree from Purdue University in 1993. After working for two years in private equine practice in Illinois, he returned to Purdue University in 1995 to complete his residency training and PhD degree. Frank's research interests include laminitis, metabolic disorders, PPID/equine Cushing's, and many other internal-medicine related areas.
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: FATE… the acronym that makes us all cringe and slightly tear up. Feline Arterial Thromboembolism… cold paws that we just want to warm up. Question of the Week Have you ever seen the procedure where they remove the thrombus? Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode98 Resources We Mentioned in the Show Linda Merrill, L. V. (2012). Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. Ames: Wiley-Blackwell. Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (FATE or Saddle Thrombus). Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP. Date Published: 02/27/2012. Date Reviewed/Revised: 11/21/2019. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&catId=102903&id=5307199. Blood Clots and Aneurysms in Cats. By Suzanne M. Cunningham , DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), Department of Clinical Sciences, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University;Kursten V. Roderick , DVM, Tufts University. Last full review/revision Jul 2018 | Content last modified Aug 2018. https://www.merckvetmanual.com/cat-owners/heart-and-blood-vessel-disorders-of-cats/blood-clots-and-aneurysms-in-cats. 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
“It reflects, I think, the spectrum of pet ownership and just how different cultures care for pets and love pets. You know we didn't really know what to do with this dog but we learned over time and we were so grateful for people who helped us. But it really convey that loving and owning a pet comes in a variety of ways.” Our guest today is Dr. Chumkee Aziz. Dr. Aziz is a graduate Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. After veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship with ASPCA in New York, then a shelter medicine residency at UC Davis. She shares that her path to veterinary medicine was not a straight shot and it all changed with one special dog. This career has led her to some amazing places and experience as well as opportunities. She currently serves as the president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. We learn so much about the importance of mentorship and following your passion as well as the impact you can have on your community. It's such a fun and inspiring episode. We cannot wait to share this journey with you. Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
In recent decades, scientists have identified dozens of new, potentially deadly pathogens that originated among other animal species but have the capacity to infect humans. SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is one such zoonotic virus, and humankind's vulnerability to them is increasing as a result of population growth, globalization, climate change and other processes. A recently launched project called STOP Spillover aims to anticipate and address the threats posed by zoonotic pathogens. This week on Trend Lines, the director of STOP Spillover, Deborah Kochevar, joins WPR's Elliot Waldman to discuss some of the latest interventions that are being devised to prevent animal-borne illnesses from spreading among human populations. Kochevar is also dean emerita of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She has a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University and a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Texas. If you like what you hear on Trend Lines and what you've read on WPR, you can sign up for our free newsletter to get our uncompromising analysis delivered straight to your inbox. The newsletter offers a free preview article every day of the week, plus three more complimentary articles in our weekly roundup every Friday. Sign up here. Then subscribe. Relevant Articles on WPR: To Prevent Future Pandemics, Start by Protecting Nature Now More Than Ever, New Strategies Are Needed to Protect Animal Health Earth Day's New Urgency in the Era of COVID-19 Four Lessons From a Painful Pandemic Year Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.
This podcast is a shelter anesthesia expert panel discussion on bridging the gaps between shelter and general practice anesthesia. Our panelists have dedicated their veterinary careers to providing care, and second chances, to the nation’s homeless pet population. They include: Dr. Erin Katribe, medical director of Best Friends Animal Society, Dr. Emily McCobb, DACVAA, co-section head for Community Medicine and Director of the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay Neuter Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, and Dr. Sadie Scott, medical director and chief veterinarian at Kansas City Pet Project and owner of Family Pet Hospital, in the Kansas City area. Topics discussed involve overcoming common challenges involving budgets, staffing and drug limitations, maintaining optimal anesthetic and analgesic care, and how as veterinary professionals to be more involved in shelter programs.
GUEST: Stacy LeBaron hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts about cats and cat welfare. She also served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, assisting more than 105,000 cats and kittens in and around Salisbury, Massachusetts. Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, an adviser to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), Vice President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, and committee member for HubCats Chelsea. Stacy also facilitates two smaller coalitions in Massachusetts, the Boston Homeless Cats group and Merrimack Valley Partnership. MAIN QUESTION: What steps do you recommend to revive an organization that has become stagnant or inactive? TAKEAWAYS: There are generally two ways to revive an organization: Reinvigorate the passion of existing people, or allow the organization to start a new life with new leadership or management. Stacy calls this latter “recycling the organization.” Identify the key challenges or weaknesses of the organization, which can usually fit into four categories: Funding (lack of funding) People (often lack of energy due to hard work over many years) Vision (the lack of an inspiring vision or direction for the future) Scalability (Issues that hinder growth or desire to stay the same) Figure out where you can make the biggest impact for the funding you have. Consider doing an assessment of the needs in your community and what other organizations are already doing – look for an unmet need to focus on. Consider merging with another organization. And consider partnering with other organizations (even outside animal welfare) this could include sharing resources such as HR, bookkeeping, and marketing. LINKS: Community Cats Podcast Community Cats Pyramid about how certain programs affect cat population numbers Stacy LeBaron on Shelter Success Simplified podcast Ep12 about tech solutions and innovations for animal groups Leadership recommendation: Steps for planning an animal shelter or clinic
Welcome to episode 2 of a new podcast from The Conversation, the world explained by experts. This week we're talking to researchers about Myanmar – and what it's like looking for COVID-19 in wild animals.Protests have rocked Myanmar in recent days as people took to the streets demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de factor leader who was arrested during a military coup on February 1. We speak to two academics who study Myanmar, Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer in International Studies in Justice and Society at the University of South Australia, and DB Subedi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of New England in Australia. They explain how the country has changed in the past decade, what events led up to the coup, and what the military's options are now. In our second story, we talk to Kaitlin Sawatzki, a virologist at Tufts University who is part of a research project that is searching for the coronavirus in wild animals in the US. She explains how viruses can jump back from humans into wild animals, the times this has happened in the past and the risks – to both people and animals – when it does. And Catesby Holmes, international editor at The Conversation in New York gives us some recommended reading on the impeachment trial.The Conversation Weekly is hosted by Gemma Ware and Dan Merino. The show is co-produced by Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware, with sound design by Eloise Stevens. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. Visit The Conversation for full credits. Further reading:Myanmar's military has used surveillance, draconian laws and fear to stifle dissent before. Will it work again? by DB Subedi, Postdoctoral research fellow, University of New England and Johanna Garnett, Lecturer in Sociology and Peace Studies, University of New EnglandMyanmar's military reverts to its old strong-arm behaviour — and the country takes a major step backwards by Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia and Nicholas Farrelly, Professor and Head of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania Myanmar coup: how the military has held onto power for 60 years, by Michael W. Charney, Professor of Asian and Military History, SOAS, University of LondonIs COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out, by Jonathan Runstadler, Professor of Infectious Disease and Global Health, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University and Kaitlin Sawatzki, Postdoctoral Infectious Disease Researcher, Tufts UniversityImpeachment trial: Research spanning decades shows language can incite violence, by Kurt Braddock, Assistant Professor of Communication, American University School of CommunicationCongress could use an arcane section of the 14th Amendment to hold Trump accountable for Capitol attack, by Gerard Magliocca, Professor of Law, IUPUI See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Kelly Diehl talks about bloat in dogs (also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus) with Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski, an associate professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Rozanski discusses the physiology of bloat, factors affecting prognosis, and prevention. She also covers her Foundation-funded research, which studied how bloat affected blood clotting and heart function.
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If you're like many of your colleagues, 2020 has been a rough year for all levels of veterinary medicine. Changes abound and adaptation was the name of the game. This field is challenging to begin with and 2020 compounded the problems like a differential equation. So how do we face that? How do we continue? Where do we turn for help? In this episode, we talked to Eric Richman, MSW, LICSW, veterinary social worker at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Prior to this position, he worked as a social worker in human medicine for 25 years. We talked specifically about challenges that human nurses and veterinary technicians face, and the similarities and differences in the mental health aspects of the two professions. We talked about how to utilize a veterinary social worker in practice and how veterinary technicians can utilize that resource. Our challenge to you for 2021 is to examine what resources are available to you and utilize them. If you're looking for help, there are some resources below. Happy New Year-we hope 2021 is a step in the right direction for you. http://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15524256.2018.1437588 https://qprinstitute.com https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu
The stress of the holidays can make you want to hide under the covers with a warm cup of cocoa. From gift buying to family gatherings, the holidays can feel like being inside a pressure cooker. But don't despair! Science can help make the holidays a little brighter, from some gift-giving tips from our animal friends to embracing pessimism before a challenging social event to stopping that annoying merry melody on repeat in your head. Guests: Adam South – Research assistant professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Mitch Ratcliffe – CEO and publisher of Earth911 Julie Norem – Psychology professor at Wellesley College and author of “The Positive Power of Negative Thinking” Elizabeth Margulis – Music professor at Princeton University and author of “On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind” Steve Ilardi – Clinical psychology associate professor at the University of Kansas. Read his paper on the effects of sugar here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The stress of the holidays can make you want to hide under the covers with a warm cup of cocoa. From gift buying to family gatherings, the holidays can feel like being inside a pressure cooker. But don’t despair! Science can help make the holidays a little brighter, from some gift-giving tips from our animal friends to embracing pessimism before a challenging social event to stopping that annoying merry melody on repeat in your head. Guests: Adam South – Research assistant professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Mitch Ratcliffe – CEO and publisher of Earth911 Julie Norem – Psychology professor at Wellesley College and author of “The Positive Power of Negative Thinking” Elizabeth Margulis – Music professor at Princeton University and author of “On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind” Steve Ilardi – Clinical psychology associate professor at the University of Kansas. Read his paper on the effects of sugar here.
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The Wolfkeeper,Chinelle and TrapKing!! Get to know about Stacy LeBaron and how she loves cat! Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS). Under her leadership, the MRFRS assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. Among the MRFRS's programs are two mobile spay/neuter clinics, known as the Catmobiles, and an adoption center in Salisbury, MA. During her tenure with MRFRS, Stacy also served as a board member and oversaw the MRFRS mentoring program, as well as co-chaired the organization's Development Committee, growing the budget from $45,000 a year to $1.5 million dollars. The MRFRS Mentoring Program, which began in 2011, assisted 11,000 cats through its work with 77 different animal welfare groups in 14 states. An expert in her field, Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, an adviser to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition (MAC), Vice President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, and committee member for HubCats Chelsea. She is a past board member of MAC and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation. Stacy also facilitates two smaller coalitions in Massachusetts, the Boston Homeless Cats group and Merrimack Valley Partnership. Stacy graduated from Vassar College. She now lives in Vermont with her husband, son, daughter and one cat.
Las enfermedades que afectan a las almohadillas y uñas ocupan un lugar importante en la dermatología felina. Una de las enfermedades que afectan a las extremidades en gatos es la pododermatitis de células plasmáticas que, aunque es poco frecuente, debe ser distinguida de otras patologías para un abordaje y manejo clínicos adecuados. En este contexto, definiremos la enfermedad y la biología de las células plasmáticas, trataremos el reconocimiento de los principales signos clínicos para elaborar un diagnóstico, así como su manejo clínico y tratamiento. Ramón M. Almela, es DVM, PhD, Diplomado ECVD y Profesor Asistente en Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. 👉🏽 Descubre más sobre la pododermatitis y el uso de la doxiciclina en el siguiente artículo: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: 👉🏽 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... 👉🏽 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics
Las enfermedades que afectan a las almohadillas y uñas ocupan un lugar importante en la dermatología felina. Una de las enfermedades que afectan a las extremidades en gatos es la pododermatitis de células plasmáticas que, aunque es poco frecuente, debe ser distinguida de otras patologías para un abordaje y manejo clínicos adecuados. En este contexto, definiremos la enfermedad y la biología de las células plasmáticas, trataremos el reconocimiento de los principales signos clínicos para elaborar un diagnóstico, así como su manejo clínico y tratamiento. Ramón M. Almela, es DVM, PhD, Diplomado ECVD y Profesor Asistente en Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. 👉🏽 Descubre más sobre la pododermatitis y el uso de la doxiciclina en el siguiente artículo: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: 👉🏽 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... 👉🏽 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics
Las enfermedades que afectan a las almohadillas y uñas ocupan un lugar importante en la dermatología felina. Una de las enfermedades que afectan a las extremidades en gatos es la pododermatitis de células plasmáticas que, aunque es poco frecuente, debe ser distinguida de otras patologías para un abordaje y manejo clínicos adecuados. En este contexto, definiremos la enfermedad y la biología de las células plasmáticas, trataremos el reconocimiento de los principales signos clínicos para elaborar un diagnóstico, así como su manejo clínico y tratamiento. Ramón M. Almela, es DVM, PhD, Diplomado ECVD y Profesor Asistente en Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. 👉🏽 Descubre más sobre la pododermatitis y el uso de la doxiciclina en el siguiente artículo: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: 👉🏽 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... 👉🏽 Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics
Guest: Stacy LeBaron is the host of a weekly podcast called the Community Cats Podcast, where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts about cats and cat welfare. She was president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society in Massachusetts and is a member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, plus she is involved in a number of cat organizations. Main question: What new technological solutions and innovations can help animal organizations? Takeaways : * The time for change is when you are the bottleneck. * If you can understand your smartphone, Facebook or Zoom calls, you can handle most of these new technologies so there’s no need to be intimidated. If you're not sure how to use it, ask for help from friends, family, or colleagues. * There are technological solutions for nearly every problem: time management, fundraising, scheduling social media, office management, adoptions, fostering, and more. See many of them listed below in the links Links: DATA * Airtable (relational database/super spreadsheet; for example used to track food pantries, adoptions, fosters) * CatStats (colony management) ORGANIZATIONAL * Crew (used by neonatal kitten rescue to connect fosters and works for any team to unify communications and streamline scheduling) * Top Tracker (time management tracker) FUNDRAISING * Bloomerang (donor management) * GivingGrid (free online fundraising) * GoGo Photo Contest (donate-to-vote contest software) * Little Green Light (donor management) * Virtuous (donor management – donor journeys) SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT * Buffer * Tailwind * SocialPilot ADOPTIONS * Petfinder * Adopt-A-Pet BOOKS * “Deep Work" by Cal Newport * “Work Without Walls: An Executive’s Guide To Attention Management, Productivity, and the Future of Work" by Maura Nevel Thomas OTHER * Stacy LeBaron: Community Cats Podcast * Doobert (animal transport coordination, plus help with rescue videos and fundraising) * Maddie’s Pet Forum technology group * Leadership recommendation: “How to Pitch a Nonprofit Story to the Media" * Shelter Success Simplified podcast on "How to Get Media Attention for Your Organization" Recorded July 28, 2020.
On today's episode, Nia Clark and Kerry interview Dr. Abby McElroy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine about EDS in many different animals. Dr. McElroy has an EDS-like syndrome herself and her work focuses on the research and treatment of animals with EDS. Dr. McElroy received her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Smith College, her DVM from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, and her Master of Science degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McElroy currently works as a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at Rhode Island Hospital, where her research focuses on occult tethered cord any myodural bridge dysfunction in EDS. She also works part time as a small animal veterinarian, and consults worldwide on veterinary EDS cases. The information discussed on this podcast episode relates to the treatment of animals and is educational only and not intended to be used in the treatment of any specific animal. This episode also includes off label discussion of treatments used in veterinary practice. https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/15/cat-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-finds-loving-home-researcher-condition-12029489/ https://www.instagram.com/reed_eds/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6565730/
Our guest on today’s bonus episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Jonathan Runstadler. Dr. Runstadler is a professor of Virology, Immunogenetics, and Disease Ecology in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. We had a great time learning more about infectious diseases and brushing up on some of our virology knowledge. It was incredible to learn how quickly his lab pivoted from working on influenza research to working on COVID-19 studies. He even shares some of the latest research they are working on and what they hope to accomplish. This is a really great way to learn yet another way veterinarians are making a difference during the pandemic! If you are looking for the most up to date resources and information on COVID-19 as it relates to veterinarians, please visit avma.org/coronavirus. The team at AVMA is working around the clock to keep this information updated. Thanks for joining us on this journey! We hope you continue to stay safe and healthy! Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast
In this episode, Andrew visits with Joe Hendrickx, Major Gifts Officer at St. Paul's Newman Center at NDSU and Frank Cummings, Director of Development at School of Faith. They discuss how to make calls and get appointments with donors and potential donors. They talk about the anatomy of a phone call and walk through different troubleshooting ideas when the donor says no. And how to deal with motivation versus action. Frank and Joe presented this talk at the Petrus Virtual Conference 2020.
IS YOUR CLIENT A HOARDER? Many years ago, a local newspaper reported a story about a lady whose home had been raided by animal welfare authorities. She was an elderly woman, whom the paper described as a hoarder. A neighbor had phoned about a house with an overwhelming smell drifting down the street. The medium-sized home, located in a large subdivision, was overrun with cats. The walls, draperies floors, and furniture were shredded and covered with urine. Cat waste had accumulated everywhere. While none of the cats had died, many of them had ear mites, fleas and untreated sores. The woman herself, was too ill to care for them. The cats were removed and brought to local shelters. The home was condemned, and the owner was taken into long term care. The story was gut-wrenching, especially since I knew the woman. She had been a of client of mine many years earlier. HOARDERS Animal hoarding is a sad topic. It’s also on the rise according to some experts. Hoarding is something that cat sitters may have encountered in the past or will encounter in the future. For that reason, I think it’s a topic that needs to be addressed. Animal hoarding causes immense suffering to animals, and cats are frequently its victims. I’m going to tell you a little bit more of my experience with a hoarder in a minute. But first, let's look at what cat hoarding is and what it isn’t. I like to be very clear on what I’m talking about before using terms that can easily be misinterpreted. Hoarding can mean different things to different people. The word hoarder is used to describe a range of behaviors. And it’s important to note that experts who study hoarders categorize them into different groups: What I’m talking about here is the officially accepted definition of animal hoarder. And it does not mean anyone who keeps multiple cats. Just because someone has multiple cats, doesn’t make them a hoarder. At one time my husband and I had 12 cats in our house. Mostly fosters with some of our own. All our cats were well cared for. We had the means to care for them. And had no problem returning cats once ready for adoption. Although we did adopt a couple of them over the years, mostly special needs cats. We knew our limits. And I’m aware of how age can affect one’s ability to provide proper care. I no longer foster but I do support the cat shelter in other ways. Currently, we have 6 healthy senior cats living with us. So, what is the “official” definition then? HARC: THE HOARDING OF ANIMALS RESEARCH CONSORTIUM HARC is a group of researchers, joined to study the problem of animal hoarding and how it affects both animals and people from 1997 through 2000. The task of raising awareness of this complex disorder is being continued by veterinary epidemiologist, Dr. Gary Patronek and social worker Jane N. Nathanson. If you’re interested in reading more about HARC and their research, you will find the link to the Cummings School of Veterinary medicine at Tufts University below. https://vet.tufts.edu/hoarding/ As this is where much of the information in this blog comes from. HARC provides a definition of an animal hoarder as: Having more than the typical number of companion animals. Failing to provide minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care, with this neglect often resulting in illness and death from starvation, spread of infectious disease, and untreated injury or medical condition. Denial of the inability to provide this minimum care and the impact of that failure on the animals, the household and human occupants of the dwelling. Persistence, despite this failure, in accumulating and controlling animals. So basically, a hoarder is someone who has more animals than they can care for, denies that fact while continuing to acquire more. There are hoarders who accumulate inanimate objects. Often what others consider junk, which is by far the most common type of hoarding. These collectors are often found living in conditions that make it impossible to move around inside their homes. People who hoard animals share similar traits with other types of hoarders. But what they do causes much suffering. Animal hoarders and the cats they are housing often end up living in perilous squalor. Early in my business, and this was a long time ago, I knew little about people who hoarded pets. I didn’t know the typical signs of hoarding. There were few people that did since this is an extremely difficult segment of the population to study. I’ve heard estimates of more than 3 million compulsive hoarders in the US. Not taking into account Canada and other parts of the world where this is also a growing problem. The three types that Dr. Patronek identifies are: Rescue hoarders, exploitive hoarders and overwhelmed caregiver hoarders. And they come in all genders, income levels, races, and cultures. The secretiveness of animal hoarders makes them difficult to study. Despite that, Dr. Patronek was able to put together an analysis of 54 hoarding cases documented through various animal rescue organizations. THIS IS WHAT THEY FOUND 76% were female 46% were 60 years or older 50% were single 59% of hoarding cases were repeat investigations The recidivism rate is the scariest thing of all. Many hoarders move on to repeat this behavior. This is concerning to those of us who love animals and are interested in preventing this kind of animal cruelty from happening. The most frequent species hoarded were cats, dogs, farm animals and birds. He also put the possible number of animal hoarding cases at somewhere between 700 and 2000 cases per year in the USA. But I’ve read higher estimates from other studies. So, when you figure in Canada and other areas around the world, you can see the numbers are staggering. The expense of intervention when these severe cases are discovered is extremely high. Overwhelming local shelters, like the one where I volunteered for years. The animals rescued from these situations are frequently sick and unsocialized. So back to my story from years ago. A woman I will call Janice, not her real name, contacted me. She said she ran an animal rescue and was looking for cat care when she went to hospital for a medical procedure. I was just starting out in business and involved in cat rescue myself. So, I wanted to help her as much as I could. Our conversations were friendly. But she wouldn’t tell me exactly how many cats she had. She told me the number varied due to adoptions and intake. In hindsight, I now recognize her reluctance to be upfront as the first red flag. She also wouldn’t let me come to her house for a visit. She was getting new floors put in and wanted to wait until everything was in order. Second red flag. Janice said she was worried about getting help. She told me she had “a few more” cats in her house than the city allows, and was afraid she would be turned in. Third red flag. As someone with foster cats myself, the story seemed plausible. She needed cat care twice a day while she was in the hospital for a week. Then another week during her recovery. I spoke with Janice over the phone several times before we met. We talked about our mutual love of cats and exchanged stories about the cats we had cared for. BY THE TIME SHE ALLOWED ME TO SEE THE CATS, I HAD PRETTY MUCH AGREED TO DO THE JOB FOR HER Since my business was new and not busy, I could afford the time. I still didn’t know exactly how many cats she had. When I arrived, I found a very normal looking home. All seemed well both inside and out. I was expecting to see maybe a dozen cats. As I walked through the house, more cats appeared. There were cats in every room. I counted approximately 22. I worried about the cats’ stress level living in the same space together. But the house was relatively clean and organized so I was not overly alarmed. There was no overpowering smell. Their fur was brushed and healthy. There was medication for those that needed it. And all the cats were adults who were spayed/neutered and vaccinated. The cats were not fighting. But of course, we know that cats are very good at hiding their stress. There were clean litter boxes in appropriate places throughout. Everything seemed so organized and in control. I asked Janice about litter disposal. She had a friend who came once a week to take the litter to the landfill. The garage where the used litter was kept, was completely empty except for one garbage bag in the corner, as the friend had just done a pickup the day before. While I was concerned about the number of cats, I was still buying the story they were being fostered for the purpose of adoption. The cats I could see were in healthy and clean condition. Janice even had a small outdoor enclosure so the cats could have access to fresh air. But cats are notorious for hiding stress. And there were undoubtably cats in that house that I couldn’t see probably hiding from us and the other cats. I had no idea that Janice was not adopting these cats out to good homes. Or that she had no intention of doing so. Even if someone suitable showed interest in one. She believed that she was the only one who could care for them. A classic trait of someone who hoards animals. I know that now. As you’ll see, this experience completely changed my policies for my cat sitting business. ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS HAVE LEARNED HOW CATS SHOULD BE HOUSED TO MAXIMIZE THEIR WELLBEING Great improvement in cat care has been done due to new research in cat health and behavior. But the study of the hoarders themselves was largely neglected for a long time. Dr. Petronek’s research suggests a strong tendency of hoarders to alienate friends and family. While Janice had people around her when I was hired, it was obvious that she’d isolated herself from everyone who tried to intervene in the end. Hoarders are typically suspicious of others. They shut people out of their lives, concealing details of their situation. All in fear of being reported to authorities. They strongly believe they are helping the cats and no one else can look after them. They won’t tell you the number of animals they have. And they often don’t know themselves. There is no doubt in my mind that Janice loved these cats and believed she was giving them the best chance. HOARDING: A MENTAL ILLNESS HIGHLY RESISTANT TO REASON You can not simply talk someone out of a mental illness. A search of YouTube produces a long list of videos showing horrendous examples of extreme animal hoarding. Animal Rescue groups are shown removing cages of sick and terrified animals. And in the most severe cases, deceased animals are found. The house owner is often in denial and can even seem downright belligerent. Insisting the animals are cared for when they’re clearly not. I saw none of that Janice’s home. I didn’t like that she had so many cats housed together but I didn’t want to leave her without help because I had promised. Like many cat sitters, I have a strong desire to help people and their cats. Ours is a nurturing profession. Janice seemed to have many family and friends who could help and was in regular contact with them. She also had help from another lady who brought her litter, food and other supplies for the cats. At that point, she was able to afford medications and vet care for all the cats. I’m not sure when it all changed. As far as the work went, I’ve learned that any job caring for multiple cats is going to take you longer than you think. At any given time, someone could become sick. Obviously, this was a concern for timing my visits and maintaining cleaning standards to prevent spread of disease to my other cats. For that reason alone, I would turn the job down now. I got through the two weeks without incident. I got into a comfortable routine of cleaning boxes, changing food and water and giving medications. But it was time-consuming. I was glad to see it come to an end. Again, it’s not just the number. EVEN SOMEONE WITH ONE CAT CAN BE NEGLECTFUL The question is can the person provide care for the cats in their care, and in Janice’s case, in the foreseeable future? As they get older, what will happen to their cats? It’s now accepted that animal hoarding is a mental illness produced by both genetic and developmental variables. Hoarders frequently hold the misbelief that only they can help the cats they’ve acquired. And will demonstrate extreme anxiety at the thought of having their animals removed. Hoarders do not admit the harm they’re doing and even deny the suffering the animals are enduring. To the outside observer, the animals are obviously neglected and malnourished. They have fleas, open sores and severe matting. In rare cases, animals have died in these homes. Astonishingly, this is not recognized by the hoarder. THESE LIVING CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER THE CATS ARE RESCUED AND REHOMED A situation that adds huge financial strain to the cat shelters who must scramble to provide care and rehabilitation for them. Most shelters operate at maximum capacity with little resources to take on these large numbers of cats. None of these signs were present in Janice’s home at the time I worked for her. But I was concerned about the future. How is this situation sustainable? What are things going to look like down the road? Janice’s house and situation were seemingly under control. But somewhere between the last time I saw her and the raid years later, all had changed. I hadn’t heard from her in a long time. Although she did call me occasionally to keep in touch. EVERYTHING SEEMED UNDER CONTROL. BUT IT WASN’T. Experts in animal hoarding have also found that there’s a difference between types of hoarders There are hoarders who actively seek and collect more animals, and a type that passively accumulates cats. Passive accumulation is often a slower process. And that’s what I believe occurred in Janice’s case. Another type of hoarder recognized by researchers is what they call the “exploiter”. This hoarder accumulates animals without empathy for them and doesn’t care about the suffering they cause. These can be found in cases of “backyard” breeders. As I said before, Janice undoubtedly believed she was doing good for the cats. I know she loved them. But cats need more than love and a desire to help. In the years since I knew her, she had accumulated a lot more cats. And with her declining health, things spiraled out of control. Thankfully, none of the cats died but it breaks my heart to think of how their living conditions must have deteriorated. Janice had apparently pushed everyone away. She became ill and had ran out of money to care for the cats. Heartbroken, I drove past her house. It looked nothing like it once did. The manicured garden was overgrown. The windows were yellow and the upholstered chair in the window was shredded. The blinds were torn and broken. And the door was boarded up and bore a sign saying, “Condemned.” Sometimes I wonder, what if I’d called the authorities back then? But I honestly think given the good condition at that time that they wouldn’t have done anything. Since that time, I have set a limit on the number of cats I will care for in any one house. I must complete a detailed cat care plan for every cat I’ll be caring for before service. And I require a preliminary meeting to establish if we’re all a good fit. But what about situations where a client mental state deteriorates over time? What if each time you come there are more animals? Where do you draw the line? IT HELPS TO KEEP IN MIND THE “FIVE FREEDOMS” OF ANIMAL CARE ADOPTED BY MANY ORGANIZATIONS Freedom from Hunger and Thirst– there should always be fresh food and water available. Freedom from Discomfort– the environment should be safe and comfortable. Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease– either by prevention of disease and injury or quick veterinary care as needed. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour - by providing enough space with an enriched, stress-free environment. Freedom from Fear and Distress- by ensuring conditions and handling which avoid mental suffering. Ask questions and be upfront about the number of cats your policy allows. Don’t be afraid to tell a client when conditions in the home are getting out of control or detrimental to the cats. Know what your local laws are and identify who exactly needs to be notified in case of hoarding situations. Be prepared to contact relatives or others known to the client and could help. We should all look out for our neighbors. And be aware that these situations can crop up anywhere and our ultimate responsibility is to the welfare of cats. Well, that’s it for this episode. Let me know if you’ve encountered any situations like this. If you would like to talk to me about cats and the cat care business, reach out to me at Procatsitter.com, or on Facebook @cathyhamm. I’m also on Instagram @procatsittercathy. Until next time, Happy cat sitting!
Rebecca Haines-Saah, an assistant professor with the Cummings School of Medicine, joins Rob Breakenridge to discuss the newly released review on supervised consumption sites across the province.
The stress of the holidays can make you want to hide under the covers with a warm cup of cocoa. From gift buying to family gatherings, the holidays can feel like being inside a pressure cooker. But don't despair! Science can help make the holidays a little brighter, from some gift-giving tips from our animal friends to embracing pessimism before a challenging social event to stopping that annoying merry melody on repeat in your head. Guests: Adam South – Research assistant professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Mitch Ratcliffe – CEO and publisher of Earth911 Julie Norem – Psychology professor at Wellesley College and author of “The Positive Power of Negative Thinking” Elizabeth Margulis – Music professor at Princeton University and author of “On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind” Steve Ilardi – Clinical psychology associate professor at the University of Kansas. Read his paper on the effects of sugar here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The stress of the holidays can make you want to hide under the covers with a warm cup of cocoa. From gift buying to family gatherings, the holidays can feel like being inside a pressure cooker. But don’t despair! Science can help make the holidays a little brighter, from some gift-giving tips from our animal friends to embracing pessimism before a challenging social event to stopping that annoying merry melody on repeat in your head. Guests: Adam South – Research assistant professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Mitch Ratcliffe – CEO and publisher of Earth911 Julie Norem – Psychology professor at Wellesley College and author of “The Positive Power of Negative Thinking” Elizabeth Margulis – Music professor at Princeton University and author of “On Repeat: How Music Plays the Mind” Steve Ilardi – Clinical psychology associate professor at the University of Kansas. Read his paper on the effects of sugar here.
Bill Cummings and his wife Joyce move philanthropy through the Cummings Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in New England. The foundation has given away more than $200 million in the Greater Boston area and also manages several subsidiaries, including the nonprofit New Horizons retirement communities. The couple are Giving Pledge signatories. Bill Cummings graduated from Tufts University. In the 1960s, Cummings paid $10,000 for his first business, a company that supplied fruit punch to colleges and health care institutions, and eventually sold it for more than $1 million. He was the publisher of several community newspapers. Cummings went on to create Cummings Properties in Woburn, Massachusetts, outside Boston. That commercial real estate business, which began in 1970 with one small building, now boasts 11 million square feet in nearly a dozen communities north and west of Boston. Nearly all the buildings managed by Cummings Properties are owned by and operated for the benefit of the Cummings Foundation, which Bill and Joyce Cummings established in 1986. When the couple established the foundation, they pledged to give 10 percent of their income each year to it. Over time, however, they committed most of the family's commercial real estate holdings to the foundation. With nearly $2 billion in assets, it's now one of the largest foundations in New England. The foundation has a strong focus on Greater Boston and about a dozen communities north or west of the city. Grants go to charities aiding the community through education, healthcare, human services, and social justice programs.Grantees include Brazilian Worker Center, Artists for Humanity, Boston Shakespeare Project, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, The Children’s Center of Methuen, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Catholic Charities of Boston, and Winchester Music School. Cummings has been a major donor to his alma mater Tufts University, home to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The foundation runs several subsidiary programs. The Institute for World Justice supports the "post-genocide recovery and rebuilding of Rwanda," and uses "education to help prevent future genocides and other intercultural violence and injustices there and elsewhere." The foundation also developed New Horizons retirement communities in Massachusetts. Cummings is in his 80s and his giving is going strong. Through the years, the foundation's circle of leadership has broadened beyond family members and now two-thirds of the foundation's trustees come from outside the family or business. Look for even more community involvement down the line. Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast
Bill Cummings and his wife Joyce move philanthropy through the Cummings Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in New England. The foundation has given away more than $200 million in the Greater Boston area and also manages several subsidiaries, including the nonprofit New Horizons retirement communities. The couple are Giving Pledge signatories. Bill Cummings graduated from Tufts University. In the 1960s, Cummings paid $10,000 for his first business, a company that supplied fruit punch to colleges and health care institutions, and eventually sold it for more than $1 million. He was the publisher of several community newspapers. Cummings went on to create Cummings Properties in Woburn, Massachusetts, outside Boston. That commercial real estate business, which began in 1970 with one small building, now boasts 11 million square feet in nearly a dozen communities north and west of Boston. Nearly all the buildings managed by Cummings Properties are owned by and operated for the benefit of the Cummings Foundation, which Bill and Joyce Cummings established in 1986. When the couple established the foundation, they pledged to give 10 percent of their income each year to it. Over time, however, they committed most of the family's commercial real estate holdings to the foundation. With nearly $2 billion in assets, it's now one of the largest foundations in New England. The foundation has a strong focus on Greater Boston and about a dozen communities north or west of the city. Grants go to charities aiding the community through education, healthcare, human services, and social justice programs.Grantees include Brazilian Worker Center, Artists for Humanity, Boston Shakespeare Project, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, The Children's Center of Methuen, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Catholic Charities of Boston, and Winchester Music School. Cummings has been a major donor to his alma mater Tufts University, home to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The foundation runs several subsidiary programs. The Institute for World Justice supports the "post-genocide recovery and rebuilding of Rwanda," and uses "education to help prevent future genocides and other intercultural violence and injustices there and elsewhere." The foundation also developed New Horizons retirement communities in Massachusetts. Cummings is in his 80s and his giving is going strong. Through the years, the foundation's circle of leadership has broadened beyond family members and now two-thirds of the foundation's trustees come from outside the family or business. Look for even more community involvement down the line. Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast
Bill Cummings and his wife Joyce move philanthropy through the Cummings Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in New England. The foundation has given away more than $200 million in the Greater Boston area and also manages several subsidiaries, including the nonprofit New Horizons retirement communities. The couple are Giving Pledge signatories. Bill Cummings graduated from Tufts University. In the 1960s, Cummings paid $10,000 for his first business, a company that supplied fruit punch to colleges and health care institutions, and eventually sold it for more than $1 million. He was the publisher of several community newspapers. Cummings went on to create Cummings Properties in Woburn, Massachusetts, outside Boston. That commercial real estate business, which began in 1970 with one small building, now boasts 11 million square feet in nearly a dozen communities north and west of Boston. Nearly all the buildings managed by Cummings Properties are owned by and operated for the benefit of the Cummings Foundation, which Bill and Joyce Cummings established in 1986. When the couple established the foundation, they pledged to give 10 percent of their income each year to it. Over time, however, they committed most of the family's commercial real estate holdings to the foundation. With nearly $2 billion in assets, it's now one of the largest foundations in New England. The foundation has a strong focus on Greater Boston and about a dozen communities north or west of the city. Grants go to charities aiding the community through education, healthcare, human services, and social justice programs.Grantees include Brazilian Worker Center, Artists for Humanity, Boston Shakespeare Project, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, The Children’s Center of Methuen, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Catholic Charities of Boston, and Winchester Music School. Cummings has been a major donor to his alma mater Tufts University, home to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The foundation runs several subsidiary programs. The Institute for World Justice supports the "post-genocide recovery and rebuilding of Rwanda," and uses "education to help prevent future genocides and other intercultural violence and injustices there and elsewhere." The foundation also developed New Horizons retirement communities in Massachusetts. Cummings is in his 80s and his giving is going strong. Through the years, the foundation's circle of leadership has broadened beyond family members and now two-thirds of the foundation's trustees come from outside the family or business. Look for even more community involvement down the line. Please do NOT hesitate to reach out to me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email mark@vudream.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast
In this episode, I’ll look at three instances where looks can be deceiving – the theme for this week’s show. Does your cat pad her feet up and down on your chest or stomach which is called kneading? And/or ever suck on you or your clothing? Even though you know you are not a cat, and couldn’t deceive anyone, you don’t fool your cat. To them, you resemble its mother well enough that they engage in those behaviors with you. In this episode, I explain why and how. Anxiety in a dog at night, can be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease and often by the look of your dog, it results in this diagnosis - but it can also be something else. Don’t be fooled by appearances. My guest for this show, is veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Nicolas Dodman, author of two books spoken about during the show, “Good Old Dog” and “Pets on the Couch.” He explains other reasons for your dog’s night time jitters and impresses on you why it’s so important to take your dog to see the vet. Have you heard people say the dog attacked totally out of the blue – for no reason? Mostly, there are three very distinct reasons – the causes for dog aggression. Although most of us, don’t recognize the signs nor understand the triggers. In this episode, I tell the circumstances in which dogs actually do attack with no provocation at all. It does come from out of no-where that we can see – but not being visible is the clue for what is happening to cause a dog to go berserk. I’ll relate the experiences of Dr. Nicolas Dodman, from his book, Pets on the Couch. Please tell your friends about the podcast and subscribe for free on i-Tunes, or your favorite podcast app. Subscribe on Stitcher, for android phones here. Resources for this Episode: Amazon link to: Good Old Dog: Expert advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy and Comfortable, Book by the Faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Edited by Dr. Nickolas Dodman with Lawrence Lindner. Source for the story about seizures in dogs: Pets on the Couch: Neurotic Dogs, Compulsive Cats, Anxious Birds, and the New Science of Animal Psychiatry. By Nicholas Dodman, DVM. For more about Dr. Dodman. - Center for Canine Behavior Studies – www.drdodman.org See the full show notes with live links on the podcast blog and website, www.raisingyourpaws.com.
It’s well known that certain human foods are poisonous for dogs – but what about cats? Are there human foods that are dangerous for them? Here are the top 4 foods cats should not consume. Do you have an older dog? Do you know what healthy, normal aging is supposed to look like? World renowned veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Nicolas Dodman, and editor of Good Old Dog, Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy and Comfortable, talks about what you can expect and what to do to help keep dogs healthy in their old age. In a “Why Does My Dog do that” feature, I’ll share a common behavior that lets you know your dog is trying to work off stress. Resources for the Episode: Amazon link to: Good Old Dog: Expert advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy and Comfortable, Book by the Faculty of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Edited by Dr. Nickolas Dodman with Lawrence Lindner. The website Dr. Dodman mentioned: Center for Canine Behavior Studies – www.drdodman.org
In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Marieke H. Rosenbaum DVM, MPH from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts on a recent study entitled Perceptions of support and policies regarding pregnancy, parenting, and family planning during veterinary training at United States veterinary medical training institutions. As someone who personally struggled with infertility, losses, and failed IVF, this study rang true to me. What do we need to know about family planning in veterinary medicine? Can you be pregnant in veterinary school or in training and survive?
In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we interview Dr. Marieke H. Rosenbaum DVM, MPH from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts on a recent study entitled Perceptions of support and policies regarding pregnancy, parenting, and family planning during veterinary training at United States veterinary medical training institutions. As someone who personally struggled with infertility, losses, and failed IVF, this study rang true to me. What do we need to know about family planning in veterinary medicine? Can you be pregnant in veterinary school or in training and survive?
Dr. Annie Wayne, and three other researchers from the Cummings School researchers find that women who are pregnant, raising children, or considering parenthood at U.S. veterinary training institutions may lack adequate support. Although 80% percent of the student, intern, and resident population at veterinary institutions is made up of women in their peak reproductive years, studies from a team of researchers at the Cummings School found widespread challenges for veterinary trainees considering parenthood. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Motherhood and Veterinary School on Pet Life Radio.
Vincent and Alan travel to Tufts Veterinary School where they meet up with members of the Runstadler lab to talk about their work on influenza virus circulation in water birds and seals. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Alan Dove Guests: Jonathan Runstadler, Nichola Hill, Wendy Puryear, and Kate Sawatzki Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Influenza virus in North Atlantic grey seals (Emerg Microbes infect) Influenza viruses in Alaskan wild birds (Emerg Inf Dis) Wild bird influenza virus replication in human cells (Infect Genet Evol) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
Vincent and Alan travel to Tufts Veterinary School where they meet up with members of the Runstadler lab to talk about their work on influenza virus circulation in water birds and seals. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Alan Dove Guests: Jonathan Runstadler, Nichola Hill, Wendy Puryear, and Kate Sawatzki Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Influenza virus in North Atlantic grey seals (Emerg Microbes infect) Influenza viruses in Alaskan wild birds (Emerg Inf Dis) Wild bird influenza virus replication in human cells (Infect Genet Evol) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv
Maria speaks with Nancy Gee from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, and Megan Mueller from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University about all the benefits of living with a pet. And now studies are proving what we (pet owners) always believed! Waltham.com.
Maria speaks with Nancy Gee from the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, and Megan Mueller from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University about all the benefits of living with a pet. And now studies are proving what we (pet owners) always believed! Waltham.com.
Dr. Kelly Diehl discusses feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski, a veterinary researcher and clinician with the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The ailment is the most common form of heart disease in cats, where the muscle in the heart itself thickens to the point that the heart can no longer function correctly to pump blood through the rest of the body. Ultimately, this can lead to heart failure. Dr. Rozanski details this problem and her Morris Animal Foundation-funded research, which looks at ways to train veterinarians to screen cats for the disease.
Stacy LeBaron, Host of Community Cats Podcast At a young age, Stacy’s mother taught her to invest, and the money she made from her portfolio allowed her to pursue her passion for rescuing animals. In this episode, Kathleen interviews Stacy about her belief that parents should empower their children from a young age to invest in the stock market and how it is inevitable that your kids (or the next generation) will control your finances as you age. Key Take Aways: Women are great financial role models. Stacy’s grandmother and mother were skilled investors and passed this talent down to her. Learn how Stacy plans to pay this gift forward. Allow teenagers to practice investing. Many experts encourage parents to wait until their children are in their mid-twenties to discuss their inheritance. Stacy thinks this is a big mistake and wants parents to know that practicing these money skills is important while the kids are still live under your roof. Stay open to ongoing money conversations. Stacy grew up in a family that broke money silence early and often. She shares how she has money conversations with her children and how even when it gets a tad uncomfortable she thinks it is for the best. Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a three-day-a-week podcast called the Community Cats Podcast where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat overpopulation and cat welfare. Previous to starting the podcast, Stacy served for 16 years as the President of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society and under her leadership, the organization assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. An expert in her field, Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Advisor to the Massachusetts Animal Coalition, Vice President of the Board for PAWSitive Pantry in Vermont, and committee member for HubCats Chelsea. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation and now lives in Vermont with her husband, son, daughter and two cats. Breaking Money Silence® Podcast was recorded at Sugarhouse Soundworks, LLC
You may be diametrically opposed to genetically modified food. You would never buy a product that has had its DNA tampered with. You're concerned that this reportedly bigger, better, larger, hardier food could affect your health in the long term. But do you realize that your pet's DNA has been modified and many of the diseases we see in our cats and dogs is due to these alterations? To discuss the top genetic diseases that affect our feline and canine companions is my guest Dr. Jerold Bell, a Clinical Associate Professor of Genetics at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and practices at Freshwater Veterinary Hospital in Enfield, CT. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Genetically Modified Pets on Pet Life Radio.
Interview! Bianca Leos, Student at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University “Animals lives are going to depend on me one day, so I need to know all this information.” Bianca Leos is a student at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She intends to become a shelter veterinarian working in a high quality, high volume spay-neuter program. When Bianca first started at the Cummings School, she had intended to specialize in large animal medicine. After interning at a horse rescue, however, she changed her course towards rescue and sheltering. She highlights the many differences between the stray animal populations of the Northeast and her native Texas—working in the Cummings shelter has opened her eyes to community cats as a significant population, not just as individual strays. To learn more about the Cummings School, please visit vet.tufts.edu.
Pawprint | animal rescue podcast for dog, cat, and other animal lovers
Stacy LeBaron has been involved in animal welfare for over 20 years. She currently hosts a three day a week podcast called the Community Cats podcast, where she interviews nationally and internationally renowned experts helping with the problem of cat over-population and cat welfare. Website communitycatspodcast.com Some of the guests on The Community Cats podcast mentioned include Hannah Shaw, episodes 85, 86, and 123 Brianna Lovell, episodes 88 and 124 Steve Smith, episode 137 Dr. Marty Becker, episode 121 About Stacy LeBaron Previous to starting the Community Cats Podcast, Stacy served for sixteen years as President of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, mrfrs.org. Since the organization’s founding in 1992, the MRFRS has assisted over 105,000 cats and kittens through a variety of innovative programs. Among the MRFRS’s programs are two mobile spay/neuter clinics, known as the Catmobiles, and an adoption center in Salisbury, MA. During her tenure with MRFRS, Stacy served as a board member and oversaw the MRFRS mentoring program as well as co-chaired the organization’s Development Committee. The MRFRS mentoring program, which began in 2011, assisted 11,000 cats through its work with seventy-seven different animal welfare groups in fourteen states. Stacy also facilitates smaller coalitions in Massachusetts, including the Boston Homeless Cats, Merrimack Valley Partnership and the HubCats Chelsea groups. Stacy is a current member of the Shelter Medicine Committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Vice President of the Board for Pawsitive Pantry in Vermont and a past board member of the Massachusetts Animal Coalition and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. She serves as the current administrative trustee for the LeBaron Foundation. Stacy graduated from Vassar College with a focus in Urban Studies, and also attended Boston University, where she studied City Planning and Urban Affairs. She now lives in Vermont with her husband, son, daughter and two cats. Thanks to Mark Dillon for the connection with Stacy! About Nancy and Harold Rhee We have been married over 20 years, fostered over 60 dogs in the past four years, and we love animal rescue and the amazing people who dedicate their lives. And of course, the dogs and cats! If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at http://thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 About Pawprint Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Stop abuse, and help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights. http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com Sign up for our email list If you want to join our animal rescue community and receive two free bonus dog-training resources from Irith Bloom, positive reinforcement dog trainer, go to http://thisispawprint.com/ask. Irith can be found at http://www.thesophisticateddog.com/ About Pawprint’s Music All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton
In 2015, Americans spent over $60 billion on pet food with veterinary care coming in somewhere around $15 billion. But is all of that money on pet food being well spent? Are we over feeding and giving less than optimal nutrition to our furry family members? Can some of the most serious medical conditions such as kidney disease and cancer be positively affected by modifying what we feed? My guest is Dr. Cailin Heinze. She is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University where she teaches biochemistry and clinical nutrition. She is an expert in home-cooked diet formulation and general pet nutrition and has a special interest in feeding pets with kidney disease and cancer. Dr Heinze has been featured in Eating Well, WebMD, Prevention magazine, and Dog Fancy and she regularly speaks at national and international veterinary conferences. So grab your pen and paper. I know you are going to want to take some notes to help you digest this very important subject. Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Nutrition Edition on Pet Life Radio.
In this episode, Stacy interviews Dr. Emily McCobb, director of the Tufts Shelter Medicine Program and clinical associate professor of anesthesiology at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Having volunteered at TNR clinics as a veterinary student herself, Dr. McCobb teaches shelter medicine as an emerging specialty. She explains how her own experience working in shelters showed her that TNR clinics were the perfect way to provide hands-on experience to veterinary students, while also helping underserved animal populations, such as community cats. As a clinical associate professor at the Cummings School, she supports an on-campus spay-neuter clinic whose mission is to serve “the community and underserved animals while helping veterinary students learn clinical skills needed to become excellent vets.” Staffed by students, the clinic acts as a site for hands-on learning, involving students in the entire process of TNR and endowing graduating students with the experience of multiple surgeries. By working with shelter animals Dr. McCobb believes students can see the “direct animal impact every day,” and hopes that even graduates going into private practice will learn the benefits of TNR and continue to volunteer in their communities.” For more information about the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and its Tufts at Tech program, please visit tufts.edu/vet. *Please note that the audio quality of this interview is questionable due to technical difficulties. However, Dr. McCobb was so insightful we wanted you to have the opportunity to hear her interview.
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This show will focus on the scientific approach of canine behavior and the work of renowned veterinarian Dr Nicholas Dodman. He authors many scientific journals & best selling books; a professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University; a specialist in pharmacologic control in animal behavior and chief scientific officer at the Center for Canine Behavior Studies. He is also a regular expert on radio and television for his work, including 20/20, Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America and many more. His current research is underway and can play a tremendous role in helping rescue dogs find compatible adopters. Questions or Comments? Email Beverly at beverly@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Science Behind Canine Behavior And How It Can Help Rescue Dogs on Pet Life Radio
This month's podcast features an interview with Dr. John Berg, a veterinarian from Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. He's discussing spleen tumors, a common canine disease.This month 2 listeners have an opportunity to win a lighted Glowdoggie collar. Listen to the show to learn how you can win one if these awesome German-engineered collars for your dog.
Dr. Nick Dodman is a Professor, as well as Section Head and Program Director for the Animal Behavior Department of Clinical Sciences at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. He graduated from the Glasgow University Veterinary School in Scotland, and he served as a surgical intern there before joining their faculty. Nick also later received a Diploma in Veterinary Anesthesia from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Afterward, Nick joined the faculty at Tufts where he is today. Nick has received many honors and awards in his career. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, leadership council member of the humane society veterinary medical association, scientific advisor to the center for canine behavior studies, scientific advisor to DogTV, diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists, and one of the founder member of "Vets for Equine Welfare". Nick has also authored four bestselling books and has been featured widely in the media including appearances on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Discovery Chanel, NOVA, Animal Planet, BBC, and NPR. Nick is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.
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