Recently, a growing number of major British consumer brands have begun to use flat-faced animals in their marketing and advertising. They indirectly contribute to the over-popularization of these animals and, as a result, the extreme demand for flat-faced breeds. Blue Cross* launched the #EndTheTrend campaign in October 2021, urging UK brands to stop using flat-faced
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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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