Formed in 2021, the Pet Alliance Europe is coordinated by AnimalhealthEurope and the European Pet Food Federation (FEDIAF). They are united in their belief that pet ownership has the potential to enhance the lives of all Europeans and brings many societal benefits. They refer to this as #PetPower. #PetPower is another way of talking about
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Today is 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 One Health idea is in a collaboration between different sectors, disciplines (including veterinary medicine) working at the local, regional, national, and global levels with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. More about the One Health Day.
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In Latvia in 2014, acquired idiopathic megaesophagus (AIME) was observed in increased numbers of dogs. Within 2 years, 253 dogs were affected. Performed in May 2015, the retrospective study was an epidemiological investigation of possible causes of AIME. AIME was diagnosed predominantly in large-breed male dogs (> 25 kg [55 lb]). Regurgitation, weight loss, and
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As we are in International Stress Awareness Week, it is a good time to give some thought to stress. We all experience stress at different times. When the feeling of being stressed persists for a period of time, it can have a negative impact on our mental health. To reduce the length of time we feel
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