Ohio Lawmakers Loosen Veterinary Telemedicine Rule
A new Ohio law will allow veterinarians to diagnose and treat animal patients via telemedicine without first conducting an in-person physical examination, marking a significant shift in veterinary practice standards. The provision, included in a sprawling state budget bill signed by Governor Mike DeWine on June 30, takes effect September 30.
Pilot Study Evaluates Lipoma Reduction with Injectable Ice Slurry in Dogs
Ten dogs with two similarly sized lipomas each were enrolled. One lipoma per dog was injected with BXT-786, while the other received saline as a control. Tumor size was measured via calipers and ultrasound by blinded observers at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks post-injection. Lipomas were surgically removed at 12 weeks for histopathology.
Wild pigs are costing Georgia farmers
Weather, disease and pests aren’t the only things that can wreak havoc on Georgia’s agricultural industry. New University of Georgia research found wild pigs to be a startling cause of damage on farms and crops.
Scientist’s cat, again, helps discover new virus
John Lednicky, Ph.D., Pepper’s owner and a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions virologist, took Pepper’s catch — a dead Everglades short-tailed shrew — into the lab for testing as part of his ongoing work to understand transmission of the mule deerpox virus.
Do dogs judge you?
Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs are apprehensive around you, some may begin to question your character. Yet how and even if dogs socially evaluate people remains a mystery.
Dog screen time habits vary by personality
The way household dogs engage with TV may depend on their personalities, suggests research published in Scientific Reports. Excitable dogs were more likely to follow on-screen objects while fearful or anxious dogs were more likely to respond to stimuli such as cars or a doorbell, with the dogs surveyed watching TV for an average of 14 minutes and eight seconds.