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Good morning dvm360 readers! March kicks off many awareness holidays within veterinary medicine, including Pet Poison Prevention Week, National Pet Vaccination and Women’s History Month. Throughout March, dvm360 will honor and recognize women in the industry who are paving the way for others as well as helping veterinary professionals educate clients on the importance of vaccinations and poison prevention .
Here’s what you can find this week on dvm360.com:
- Mella Pet Care, a Chicago-based startup company, recently secured an investment from Mark Cuban after the company showcased some of its products on the latest episode of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.
- A recent study published in Journal of Veterinary Medicine Education found that although women are the dominant professional and student population, they still experience barriers to obtaining leadership roles.
- The Vet Blast Podcast will celebrate Women’s History Month by featuring women in veterinary medicine guests throughout the month. This week, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, joins Ryane Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) to chat about empathy and compassion in the exam room.
- As dog separation anxiety has become central to behavioral issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, are veterinary teams recognizing cat separation anxiety as well? During dvm360’s coverage of the Midwest Veterinary Conference, the article will touch on the basics of how to identify and diagnose feline separation anxiety in cats.
- The PEDIGREE Foundation has announced its 2024 Grant Cycle and $1 million in annual grants will be awarded to animal rescues and shelters working to end pet homelessness.
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Fetch Charlotte is now less than 2 weeks away, are you registered yet? Join the dvm360 team, faculty, fellow veterinary professionals, and more March 15-17, 2024, to learn from key industry leaders and network. This is our first Fetch conference of 2024 and it’s not one to miss so secure your spot here today!
