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  1. CW: CW compassion fatigue

    This episode really kicked me in the feels and then left me with a lot to think about.

    I worked in animal care as a pet sitter and a vet tech and I'm familiar with compassion fatigue. My first job out of school was at an animal shelter and I walked into a situation where all the veterinary staff was totally burnt out and in the process of quitting. I looked at the outgoing lead tech and knew that would be me in a couple of years if I stayed. But I loved that job. But it really did take as much as you were willing to give it, and then some. A move to New Zealand the following year removed that conundrum for me.

    I wonder if this is why I never got a pet while I was in the pet care industry.

    I wonder how compassion fatigue interacts with autistic burnout.

    I wonder if there's parallels to be made with the kind of burn out parents experience when they don't get the support they need.

    Link is to a podcast called Proxy, an episode called "Jane doesn't like her dogs"

    CW for the episode: animal death and suicidal ideation (brief mention)

    iheart.com/podcast/269-proxy-w

    #Podcast #CompassionFatigue #Veterinary #Healthcare #CaringProfessions

  2. Biological invasions inflict significant, measurable suffering—including injury, stress, and behavioral disruption—on individual native and introduced animals globally.
    #InvasionBiology #Conservation #Zoology #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/bio05052601

  3. Rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns are projected to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into previously unaffected regions of South America over the next two to four decades, significantly increasing the risk of zoonotic spillover to new human populations.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Virology #AtmosphericScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/epi05042601

  4. Rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns are projected to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into previously unaffected regions of South America over the next two to four decades, significantly increasing the risk of zoonotic spillover to new human populations.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Virology #AtmosphericScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/epi05042601

  5. Rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns are projected to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into previously unaffected regions of South America over the next two to four decades, significantly increasing the risk of zoonotic spillover to new human populations.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Virology #AtmosphericScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/epi05042601

  6. Rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns are projected to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into previously unaffected regions of South America over the next two to four decades, significantly increasing the risk of zoonotic spillover to new human populations.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Virology #AtmosphericScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/epi05042601

  7. Rising global temperatures and shifting climate patterns are projected to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into previously unaffected regions of South America over the next two to four decades, significantly increasing the risk of zoonotic spillover to new human populations.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Virology #AtmosphericScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/05/epi05042601

  8.  Scientific Frontline wrote the following post Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:12:16 -0700 A global analysis reveals that owned pet cats allowed to roam outdoors unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, regardless of receiving regular meals, shelter, and veterinary care.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Conservation #Biology #Cats #sflorg
    https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/vet04292601.html
  9. Daily #probiotic and postbiotic supplementation in #dogs can significantly enhance both gastrointestinal and dermatological health by promoting beneficial bacteria. This proactive nutritional intervention acts as a preventative measure against skin infections, offering a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics.
    #Veterinary #Microbiology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/vet04292602

  10. A global analysis reveals that owned pet cats allowed to roam outdoors unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, regardless of receiving regular meals, shelter, and veterinary care.
    #Veterinary #Epidemiology #Conservation #Biology #Cats #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/vet04292601

  11. Favorite consult today: A Chilean blue eagle (goes by other names) with concerns of respiratory disease. I think it may just be fat, but a bit more work will prove this or not. I've never seen one of these up close so, naturally, I'm jealous of my colleague! XD
    Photo is NOT from the consult, Source: Avda on wikipedia.
    #birds #avianmedicine #eagle #veterinary

  12. RE: mastodon.social/@PattyHanson/1

    Just donated my little share of the pie 🍰 to this #cutie who needs some #aid 💝 for vet care, after personally reaching out and chatting with her mum 💕(she's really nice too 😊)

    Now you can add your +1% here!!😄: gofundme.com/f/help-dixie-get-

    THANKS FOR BEING KIND 😊🌸🩷

    + Remember to BOOST!!🔁

    #cute #babydog #dogmum #dogparents #chihuahua #olderdogs #olddogs #vet #veterinary #hope #love #appreciation #generosity #money #helping #helpingeachother #animals #beautiful #altruism #heartchakra #rescue

  13. RE: mastodon.social/@PattyHanson/1

    Just donated my little share of the pie 🍰 to this #cutie who needs some #aid 💝 for vet care, after personally reaching out and chatting with her mum 💕(she's really nice too 😊)

    Now you can add your +1% here!!😄: gofundme.com/f/help-dixie-get-

    THANKS FOR BEING KIND 😊🌸🩷

    + Remember to BOOST!!🔁

    #cute #babydog #dogmum #dogparents #chihuahua #olderdogs #olddogs #vet #veterinary #hope #love #appreciation #generosity #money #helping #helpingeachother #animals #beautiful #altruism #heartchakra #rescue

  14. 🐶🧪 A new treatment for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome uses a modified toxin to increase muscle tone in the mouth and throat

    The process helps keep airways open during physical activity and reduces the need for invasive corrective surgeries. Initial tests on six #bulldogs showed measurable improvements in breathing efficiency and exercise capacity.

    👉 newatlas.com/pets/flat-faced-d

    #dogs #veterinary #biotechnology #science #health #animals #pugs #research #medicine #biology #innovation

  15. Ein Tag - zwei Themen: Der 25. April ist weltweit der

    ▶ UN-Tag des Baumes (schon seit 1951) sowie der

    ▶ World Veterinary Day bzw. Welttag der Tierärzte (seit 2000).

    umwelttage.info/umwelttage-im-

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    #baum #trees #worldday #umwelttag #tagdesbaumes #arborday #baldwald #25april #april25 #tierarzt #Veterinary

  16. I had to literally smh and lol this morning: Two consults involving chickens wherein one only presented dorsal-ventral x-ray view and the other case only presented a lateral view. Too bad I couldn't combine the two cases to get one good set of images. It makes it very difficult to get a 3D concept of the organs and bones with only one 2D view. Veterinarians know this and pretty much always get at least 2 views of any other animal they work on, yet it's so utterly common for them to only do one view of a bird. I have no idea why that is. If you're a vet and you're going through all the trouble/trauma of getting radiographs, do it right! You'll thank yourself (and so will I!).
    #avianmedicine #birds #veterinary #workrant

  17. We recently adopted a cat. He is a black cat, but his fur is ticked. It is black at the tips of the hairs but white at the bottoms.

    It also is crimped / wavy; so are his whiskers. Is this similar to American Wirehair hair and whiskers? I looked for close-up images, but was unable to find any.

    #Cats #veterinary #VeterinaryMedicine #VetMed #VetStodon

  18. In the span of my career: First there was barely legible doctor writing in hard copy records. Then typing took over and it was legible, but barely understandable at times dt haste, poor grammar, and atrocious spelling. Now doctors are speaking their consult messages and notes and letting AI type it for them... and it's disturbingly nonsensical at times. But, hey, the computer knows what it's doing and fixes it, right? /s I just wonder when we'll reach this golden age of communication for the sake of clarity & focus, and not merely for saving time and harvesting data.
    #medical #communication #ai #tech #rant #veterinary

  19. Recent veterinary research has identified that genetic mutations in specific yeast strains are responsible for the increasing resistance of canine fungal ear infections (otitis externa) to common topical antifungal treatments.
    #Veterinary #Microbiology #Pathology #Pharmaceutical #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/04/vet04092601

  20. Researchers have identified the molecule artemin and its associated signaling pathways as a potential biological marker and therapeutic target for degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) in cats. Elevated concentrations of artemin in feline blood directly correlate with radiographic evidence of the disease, demonstrating that #cats share underlying biological pain mechanisms with humans and dogs.
    #Veterinary #Neurobiology #TranslationalMedicine #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/03/vet03302601

  21. Two species of ticks, the lone star and Gulf Coast tick, can survive indoors for at least one week and up to three weeks on common hard-surface and carpeted home flooring.
    #Entomology #PublicHealth #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/03/ent03272601

  22. A marked escalation in the #euthanasia of stray dogs within local authority shelters across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, driven by an unprecedented increase in overall kennel intake volumes.
    #AnimalWelfare #Veterinary #CanineBehavior #PublicPolicy #SocialScience #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/03/ss03232601.

  23. In January and February, I was contracted to surgically implant trackers in 15 mallards in Louisiana, by the Louisiana Waterfowl Working Group. Here's a movement map from March 2nd showing their dispersal north. This is the second year I've assisted this organization. In time, the pooled information will help in the management of duck harvest and land management/conservation efforts.

    #birds #wildlife #ducks #conservation #research #veterinary #medicine

  24. Wow there's been a lot of raptor cases for me to answer lately on Veterinary Information Network. Though I don't wish harm on any birds, it is nice to have the interaction over birds of prey (I don't see as many these days in practice), so I'm loving that. Here's a radiograph (shared with permission) of a bald eagle's head and neck from the side. More eyeball than brain, but don't let that fool you. Birds have far more neurons per cubic millimeter than mammals!
    #birds #birdsofmastodon #eagle #veterinary #avian #wildlife #rescue

  25. Acute cannabis intoxication appears to broadly disrupt most of the memory systems

    Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them. A new Washington State University study…
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #AU #Australia #Cannabis #Intoxication #medicine #Neuroscience #Physiology #Placebo #Psychology #Psychopharmacology #research #smoking #Veterinary
    newsbeep.com/au/531664/

  26. Acute cannabis intoxication appears to broadly disrupt most of the memory systems

    Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them. A new Washington State University study…
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #AU #Australia #Cannabis #Intoxication #medicine #Neuroscience #Physiology #Placebo #Psychology #Psychopharmacology #research #smoking #Veterinary
    newsbeep.com/au/531664/

  27. Acute cannabis intoxication appears to broadly disrupt most of the memory systems

    Smoking cannabis can do more than blur memories. It can reshape them. A new Washington State University study…
    #NewsBeep #News #Health #AU #Australia #Cannabis #Intoxication #medicine #Neuroscience #Physiology #Placebo #Psychology #Psychopharmacology #research #smoking #Veterinary
    newsbeep.com/au/531664/

  28. Domestic #cats possess a unique biological quirk where they accumulate a rare group of modified triglycerides within their kidney cells, predisposing them to chronic #kidney disease.
    #Veterinary #Biochemistry #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/03/vet03042601

  29. On January 26, 2026, the Eastern High Court lifted a temporary
    ban imposed by the Odense District Court on the publication of recordings made on
    the property of Jeppe Bloch Nielsen, chairman of the Danish Pig Producers Association.

    This version of "Who’s looking after the pigs?" has been updated with the recordings that were previously subject to the injunction.

    ✴️ Now with English subtitles!

    Watch it here!
    ▶️ peertube.wtf/w/uB6N2eeR5HTuArx

    #HvemPasserPåGrisene #JeppeBlochNielsen #watch #documentary #swine #pigs #pigfarm #Denmark #Danish #subtitles #DanishPigProducersAssociation #animalwelfare #animalrights #animalfarming #animalabuse #animalholocaust #sausage #bacon #pork #censorship #pressfreedom #activism #hernia #abolition #abolitionism #vet #veterinary #veterinarian

  30. Analysis of 51 #dogs undergoing #cancer #immunotherapy reveals a significant correlation between gut #microbiome composition and survival duration, identifying 11 specific bacterial types as predictive indicators of longevity.
    #Veterinary #Microbiology #Oncology #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/02/vet02172601

  31. 📖 A #Veterinary School Textbook Titled ‘The Science of Animals’ from the Ottoman Era, 1903

  32. An international working group of #canine #cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for #veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or canine #dementia
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2026/01/vet01052601

  33. #kirkovirus that may be associated with #colitis – and potentially small #colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for #horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/12/vet12092501

  34. #kirkovirus that may be associated with #colitis – and potentially small #colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for #horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/12/vet12092501

  35. #kirkovirus that may be associated with #colitis – and potentially small #colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for #horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/12/vet12092501

  36. #kirkovirus that may be associated with #colitis – and potentially small #colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for #horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/12/vet12092501

  37. #kirkovirus that may be associated with #colitis – and potentially small #colon impactions – in horses. The study could offer a route to new therapies for #horses with colitis symptoms from unknown causes.
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/12/vet12092501

  38. "Cats cannot catch colds from humans and vice versa.
    Caused by viruses like feline herpesvirus and calicivirus, cold symptoms in cats include sneezing and runny nose.
    Cats catch colds through droplets in air, direct contact, and shared items, and stress can increase susceptibility.
    Treatment may include medication, supportive care, and keeping your cat comfortable at home.
    Regular vaccinations, good hygiene, and stress reduction can help prevent cat colds. "
    pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advic

    "You may have heard that these conditions are rare in the UK.
    They’re rare because of vaccination."
    "In a study involving nearly half a million vaccinated cats, only a small fraction, about 0.5%, experienced adverse reactions to a vaccine.
    [These reactions indicate] an unusual immune response in some cats." pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advic

    We can only limit harm by learning the risks *and adapt our behaviours to reduce their impacts*. veterinarypartner.vin.com/defa plantcityanimalhospital.com/bl vets4pets.com/pet-health-advic

    #cat #cats #kitten #kittens #vaccine #vaccines #vaccination #vaccinations #antivax #ILoveYourDamnPet #QualityOfLife #disease #Infection #InfectionPrevention #epidemiology #PublicHealth #health #prevention #InSicknessAndInWealth #medicine #veterinary #vets #SpayOrNeuter #NeuterDomesticCats #TrapNeuterReturn #TNR #feline #Felines

  39. A new test developed at Washington State University will help #pharmaceutical companies, #veterinarians and regulatory agencies identify #drugs that may trigger severe — but preventable — #neurological side effects in some #cats
    #Veterinary #sflorg
    sflorg.com/2025/10/vet10272501