TOP NEWS
 Texas Tech to break ground on veterinary school facilitiesBy: Jennifer FialaProgram endures amid efforts by opponents to undermine it
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 Survey finds diminished well-being in veterinarians globallyBy: Edie LauWSAVA questionnaire respondents span six regions, include nurses/technicians
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 One-third of owners prefer their pet over their kidsBy: Veterinary Practice NewsA survey from OnePoll saw 34 percent of respondents say their pet was their “favorite child”
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CANINE NEWS
Orange, Calif., ranked top heartworm city for SeptemberBy: Veterinary Practice News St. Paul, Minn., Fontana, Calif., Cleveland, Ohio, and Omaha, Neb., round out the top five
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How humans have shaped dogs’ brains
By: Society for Neuroscience Dog brain structure varies across breeds and is correlated with specific behaviors, according to new research. These findings show how, by selectively breeding for certain behaviors, humans have shaped the brains of their best friends.
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Owners should consider animals when disaster planningBy: Veterinary Practice News Hill’s Pet Nutrition is asking veterinarians to remind clients of pets’ needs when preparing for emergencies
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Cause in spate of dog deaths in Norway remains elusiveBy: Ross Kelly Autopsies rule out algae poisoning; infectious disease suspected
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FELINE NEWS
Texas clinic wins first-ever #VPNMEMECONTESTBy: Veterinary Practice News Winners to receive a $250 Amazon gift card and a $250 voucher for VetMedTeam
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Suspected ‘Mountain Lion’ Caught On Video Turns Out To Be A Cat Named CookieBy: Hilary Hanson Cookie’s veterinarian says the feline “takes up most of the table” when he comes in for a visit.
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EQUINE NEWS
A horse vet goes to the airport…By: Bo Brock, DVM  When Bo Brock leaves the clinic (or field, as it happens) and journeys through the real world, you never know what might unfold.
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Practical Biosecurity Tips to Protect Your Horses:By: The Horse Use these disease prevention strategies on the farm, at the horse show, and in the breeding shed.
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Is There Really Such Thing as a ‘Woman’s Horse’?By: Robin Foster, PhD, CHBC, Cert. AAB, IAABC People sometimes assume that an individual horse prefers women over men. Let’s look at what the science says.Read More
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Weaning Approach Affects FoalsBy: Kentucky Equine Research Staff Methods of weaning foals include abrupt, gradual, intermittent, and more. How do these different methods impact the foal’s microbiome?Read More
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MISC NEWS
 Rare sightings suggest mountain gorillas may delight in water playBy: Maria Cohut
Three rare sightings of young adult mountain gorillas playing on their own in a stream in the wild suggest that these large primates may take pleasure, just as humans do, in splashing around for the fun of it.Read More
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 Millennials favor friendly staff, personalized serviceBy: Veterinary Practice NewsEasy communication is tops for maintaining their loyalty
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