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Comment on New Canine Distemper Strains in the News: Real Threat, or Scare Tactic? by Dr. Kimberly May

Dr. Kimberly May — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:57 +0000

@Peter Farrell Interesting question, Peter. When I was speaking to Dr. Schultz, he was not advocating for any deviation from the AAHA guidelines. He does stress that for a vaccine to be effective, it must induce immunity (resulting in immunization). We certainly defer to the science-based AAHA guidelines for vaccination.

Comment on New Canine Distemper Strains in the News: Real Threat, or Scare Tactic? by Peter Farrell

Peter Farrell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:08 +0000

I latched onto the “inadequately vaccinated” phrase you used. Since Dr. Schulz is the prime mover in the reduce-vaccination-frequency advocates, is this a reference to the possibility that the three year vaccine interval may be inadequately protecting our dogs? It seems to me that perhaps reducing the frequency of vaccination without having any sense of protection, puts inordinate faith in something that you don’t have a way to measure. Just a thought that might be worth investigating.

pete

Comment on New Canine Distemper Strains in the News: Real Threat, or Scare Tactic? by AVMA blog - New Canine Distemper Strains in the News: Real Threat, or Scare Tactic? - Doberman Forum : Doberman Breed Dog Forums

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:24 +0000

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Comment on Another FDA Caution about Chicken Jerky Treats by TriPom Chews

TriPom Chews — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:52:07 +0000

Update: U.S. Senator Calls FDA on the Carpet with Chinese Jerky Treats. On Feb. 6, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown sent a letter to Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. Margaret Hamburg, urging the FDA to promptly pursue efforts to find the contaminant in these pet treats and ensure that they are pulled from store shelves. Click here for the article. As individuals and as a business (TriPom Chews) that makes SAFE, real ‘American Made’ chicken jerky, we educate people on the dangers of Chinese treats and commend, and fully support, Sen. Brown’s efforts. Contact your Representatives in Congress at Congress.org. Together we CAN make a difference and keep our pets SAFE.

Comment on Is Texas in a state of confusion? by lr braddock

lr braddock — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:28 +0000

Why not work together to create some kind of category for beloved family pets that do not degrade them to being classified as property but also allow them to be compensated for in cases showing negligence, willful malice and cruelty? It seems that there is a big difference between the work that a veterinarian does and that, at the very least, some kind of good samaritan clause written into the law could adequately protect caregivers but also mandate that responsibility be taken in situations such as the one at the shelter. I have to believe there MUST be a common ground that will protect veterinarians while also protecting beloved pets, and it would be very good if the organizations that are against this effort could start a conversation that will evolve the dialog in that direction. Otherwise, opposing this legislation makes organizations look like they don’t believe the companion pets *have* intrinsic value, and I KNOW that the organizations DO value our pets. Find common ground that works for everyone…it’s out there.

Comment on Future Leaders: Leadership Skills During a Crisis by Phyllis Todd

Phyllis Todd — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:03:21 +0000

Beautifully stated Libby—-we are fortunate to have talented, caring individuals like you and your associates, who help to make a difference in lives here in Alabama.

Comment on Read a Report, Spare a Tree by Nina

Nina — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:17:19 +0000

Ditto on Hilary’s suggestions — e-editions and reduce/eliminate fee from yearly dues.

Comment on Future Leaders: Leadership Skills During a Crisis by Melissa Austin-Gundel

Melissa Austin-Gundel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:56:46 +0000

Remarkable story, Libby. Thank you for sharing!

Comment on A Chinese Dinner to Remember by Marty Reilly

Marty Reilly — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:48:55 +0000

Dave,

I think my thirteen year old daughter saw the same film last year. She also went “vegetarian” for a short period of time. We had the same feelings as you. Supposedly, the film was presented as part of an overall food groups presentation at school (we most certainly asked), but ofcourse none of the other information stuck and was not presented in the same impactful manner. It was frustrating, because we then had to inform her about alternative nutritional sources for what she was passing on. Eventually she gave it up and joined us eating a burger.

Not sure if you remember me or my wife Mary from NIU. We hung out a bit. Hope all is well.

Marty

Comment on Free Webinar: “From Dull to Dynamite: Creating Your Winning Resume” by Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:53:26 +0000

Will this be archived, I will not be able to participate on Thursday.
Thanks