Health & Vet

7+ hour, 40+ min ago   (74+ words) keysnews.com Common signs of marijuana toxicity in pets. If you suspect your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Poison Control Center immediately at 888-426-4435. Supreme Court decision puts focus on Wisteria Island’s future Fish and Wildlife suspends bid…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago   (323+ words) Australian scientists have uncovered the mechanism that allows a honeybee's stinger to continue to pump venom after the bee flies away. The breakthrough will be cold comfort to those who have had the misfortune of swiping at a stinging bee,…...

22+ min ago   (81+ words) DVM360 A University of California, Davis (UC Davis) exotic animal medicine specialist has received an international award for his contributions to avian veterinary medicine, and the university’s California Raptor Center has appointed two co-directors following the retirement of its longtime director....

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (669+ words) HELENA, Mont. — A Helena veteran said two White Sulphur Springs businesses turned him away when he tried to enter with his service dog. Russ Christian said he served 15 years in the U.S. Navy and later began dealing with mobility issues…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago   (336+ words) We have launched Global Flyways, a new digital film series, in collaboration with Content With Purpose, that brings together scientists, conservationists, communities, organisations and local voices to reveal the global effort to protect migratory birds. Every year, billions of migratory…...

40+ min ago   (172+ words) On Oct. 13, from 6 to 7:30, at the Belfast Public Library, rodenticides and their use will be discussed by a panel of experts, ranging from a veterinarian to a pest service owner, and wildlife advocates. Rodenticides are highly toxic poisons used to…...

56+ min ago   (561+ words) “We finally have certainty” – profession speaks about long-awaited orders. Chair of the CMA’s independent inquiry group Martin Coleman. The veterinary sector has expressed relief after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final remedy orders – but concerns still exist…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago   (183+ words) LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A 3½-year-old spider monkey named Eris is helping draw attention to a new nonprofit with a mission to support veterans and their animals. Eris is the face of A Monkey’s Uncle, founded by Allen Sarac. Sarac says the…...

52+ min ago   (564+ words) A conversation on how adjusting body positioning and building physical strength can help veterinary professionals manage the physical demands of patient care and reduce injury risk. Listen to the full episode: Is pain just part of the job in veterinary…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago   (322+ words) A vet has issued a grim warning to any pet owner who disposes of their cat or dog’s fecal waste down the toilet. Most proud owners of a furry friend have envisioned a life where their feline or canine can…...