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Research Note: Social Media Use & Mental Health & Well-Being

Social media can actually benefit an individual’s well-being, with limitations. Use these tips to make meaningful connections online.

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Scratching of Inappropriate Objects by Cats

A survey of owners shows that cats have definite preferences when it comes to scratching indoor objects. Share this data regarding scratching behavior and response to punishment to help prevent client frustration.

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Research Note: Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus

Consider this virus as a differential diagnosis in puppies with neurologic signs, especially after more common diseases such as distemper and rabies have been ruled out.

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Lyme Consensus Statement

Discover the latest recommendations regarding testing and treatment for Lyme disease from the ACVIM.

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Research Note: Transmucosal Corn Syrup & Blood Glucose Concentrations in Kittens

Does corn syrup applied to the gingival tissue effectively treat hypoglycemia? This study examines the effect of transmucosal corn syrup on blood glucose levels.

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Research Note: Crossmatch Transfusion Reactions & Efficacy

In transfusion naive cats, does major crossmatching improve transfusion efficacy and decrease reactions? One study found no significant difference in outcomes.

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Research Note: Infrared Thermography & Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats

Infrared photography was used to measure limb temperatures in cats with acute pelvic limb paralysis. Cats with confirmed feline aortic embolism (FATE) had diminished temperatures in the affected limbs as compared with other conditions causing similar symptoms.

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Research Note: Akkermansia muciniphila After Antimicrobial Administration

Akkermansia muciniphila helps maintain the protective mucin barrier in the GI tract, and may have potential as a therapeutic probiotic.

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Research Note: Hepadnavirus in Immunocompromised Cats

A novel virus from the same family as hepatitis B was isolated from a FIV+ cat with concurrent lymphoma. This is the first report of such an infection in a carnivorous or companion animal species.

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Research Note: B-Tubes for Esophageal Strictures

Dogs and cats with benign esophageal strictures responded well to this novel approach, utilizing indwelling dilatation tubes with inflations performed at home by clients.

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