DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) IN DOGS? OA IS A CHRONIC AND PAINFUL JOINT DISEASE THAT CAN SEVERELY AFFECT YOUR DOG’S HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

STUDIES SHOW 40% OF DOGS FEEL PAIN FROM OA, BUT ONLY ABOUT HALF GET DIAGNOSED.^[i],[ii]

FOR PAIN AWARENESS MONTH, VETERINARIAN DR. COURTNEY PIERCE, MEDICAL LEAD FOR CANINE PAIN AT ZOETIS (“ZOH-EHT-ISS”), IS HERE TO TALK ABOUT HOW OA AFFECTS DOGS, INCLUDING INSIGHTS FROM HER DOG ERNIE’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE DISEASE, HOW TO LOOK OUT FOR SIGNS OF OA PAIN AND AVAILABLE TREATMENT OPTIONS TO HELP CONTROL THE PAIN CAUSED BY OA.

[i] IHS Markit. (2021) Canine and Feline Pain Market 2021: Animal Health Market Analysis.​

[ii] Wright A, Amodie DM, Cernicchiaro N, et al. Identification of Canine Osteoarthritis Using an Owner-Reported Questionnaire and Treatment Monitoring Using Functional Mobility Tests. J Small Anim Pract. 2022;63(8):609-618.

BIO  

Dr. Courtney Pierce received an undergraduate degree in animal science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from King University. She is a small animal general practitioner with special interests in surgery and pain management, feline medicine, and compassion fatigue prevention in veterinary health care workers. She is a certified as a “Cat Friendly Veterinarian” and Compassion Fatigue Profession (CCFP). Dr. Pierce lives on a small farm in Damascus, Virginia with her husband, two young boys, four rescue dogs, one orange cat, and several chickens.

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Dr. Courtney Pierce is a small animal veterinarian with special interests in surgery and pain management and is the medical lead for canine pain at Zoetis. Dr. Pierce lives in Damascus, VA with her husband, two boys and a variety of companion and farm animals.

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NYC Second ChanceRescue Hosts 3rdAnnual Rescue Ball Gala

Honoring GeorginaBloomberg and Joe Gatto with the “Hero Award” and Dr. Peter Roufail, DVM for “Veterinarian of the Year”  .

NYC Second ChanceRescue will be hosting their 3rd annual Rescue Ball onThursday April 27th, 2023. The charity aims to raise critical fundsto help continue their mission of providing second chances to critically ill,injured, and abused dogs and cats.

www: www.nycsecondchancerescue.org | I: @nycscr |

NYC Second ChanceRescue is proud to be honoring GeorginaBloomberg and Joe Gatto, who will be recognized with the“Hero Award” for their dedication to animal welfare, and Dr. PeterRoufail, DVM, for “Veterinarian of the Year.”

The evening will be Hosted by Tony and Grammy Award-Nominated Actress and Singer, Orfeh With SpecialGuests Melissa Gorga and Constantine Maroulis. The evening features a vegan menu, specialtycocktails, live and silent auctions, and entertainment, followed by dancing tomusic by DJ GEO ROC.

Led by its founders JenniferBrooks and Lisa Blanco and Vice President Lisa Rose, NYCSecond Chance Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit foundedin 2009 specializing in rescuing and rehabilitating discriminated breeds,critically injured, neglected, and abused dogs and cats. This year NYC SecondChance Rescue is celebrating 14 years and saving over 14,000 lives.

With support from thepublic, NYC Second Chance Rescue can continue to provide criticalSecond Chances to animals in need. Why do we do what we do? Becausethey matter.

For more details of Tickets and Tables available please visit: https://bit.ly/3mtxfzI

Membersof the Organizing Committee for the event includes; Jared Epstein (Chair), JessicaPeters (Chair), Antonio Fuccio, Avra Hart, Barry Mullineaux, Bessy Gatto,Brandon Colon, Chris Reda, Dylan Lauren, Jenné Newton-Haydon, John DiMatteo, KingsleyCrawford-Smith, Kate McEntee, Marie Moody, Nathania Nisonson, Robert CadizSaldarriaga, Richie Romero and Shouka Amirsolimani.

About NYC Second Chance Rescue: NYC Second ChanceRescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2009. With thehelp of a community of donors and supporters, the Charity has saved over 14,000lives from an unimaginable fate. NYC Second Chance Rescue concentrates itsefforts on large breed dogs and animals in need of critical life-saving care.These two criteria make up most of the euthanasias in the United States. Nineout of ten animals that enter NYC Second Chance Rescue were once set to beeuthanized at a municipal shelter.

NYC Second ChanceRescue provides all levels of medical care and a healing and safe sanctuary forall pets through our foster care system and our Rescue Center. We do notdiscriminate on age, size, breed, or medical needs. We have a soft spot forpit-bulls, seniors, and hospice patients. We also love our community andbelieve that families should not be pulled apart because of financialrestraints. The Charity offers free food and critical medical care for familiesrunning on hard times. These programs help keep families together and belovedpets out of the shelter system.

www.nycsecondchancerescue.org (http://www.nycsecondchancerescue.org) | I: @nycscr | F: @nycsecondchancerescuedogsNYC Second Chance Rescue’s 3rd Annual

Rescue Ball   48 Wall Street, New York, NY

Thursday, April 27th, 2023

Cocktail Hour 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Please join us for a lifesaving evening Honoring

Joe Gatto  –  Georgina Bloomberg  –  Dr. Peter Roufail, DVM

Hosted by Tony and Grammy Award-Nominated Actress and Singer Orfeh

With Special Guests: Melissa Gorga and Constantine Maroulis

Music by DJ GEO ROC

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Here with tips to help relieve the itch in your dog, is veterinarian Dr. Shannon Cabell (“Ca-BELL”), Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology at Zoetis, a global leader in pet care.

BIO-Shannon Cabell, DVM, MBA
Consumer Medical Lead (Dermatology)
Zoetis Petcare

About Dr. Shannon Cabell
Dr. Shannon Cabell joined Zoetis in 2022 as the Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology. Prior to working at Zoetis, she spent several years in general veterinary practice before focusing on mobile veterinary hospice and end-of-life care, serving patients throughout central New Jersey. A New Jersey native, Dr. Cabell is a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and received her MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021. When she’s not serving pets and the people who care for them, Shannon enjoys traveling and staying active and spending time with her family.

IMPORTANT ISI INFOMRATION
Apoquel Indications
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Apoquel Important Safety Information
Do not use Apoquel in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and post-approval. Apoquel has not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information

#shannoncabell #petcare #zoetis #pet #care #allergies #health #bacterial #fungalskin #infections #vet #veterinarian #medical #dermatology #hospice #medicine #itchingforhelp

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PETS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING THEIR PARENTS NAVIGATE THE STRESSES OF THE PANDEMIC. BUT EASING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND A RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES IS CAUSING ANXIETY FOR SOME PET PARENTS AS THEY LEAVE THEIR PETS HOME ALONE MORE OFTEN. JOINING US TO DISCUSS RESULTS FROM A NEW SURVEY AND TO SHARE EXPERT PET CARE ADVICE IS NEW YORK CITY’S PREMIER VETERINARIAN AND DOG MOM DR. LISA LIPPMAN.

BIO: Lisa Lippman, DVM, Premier Veterinarian
Lisa Lippman, DVM, is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States and is nationally respected as a go-to source for expertise in pet health and safety by media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Inside Edition, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. When not making house calls to treat some of the most influential pets in the world, Dr. Lippman serves as a medical director for Animal Lighthouse Rescue, whose mission is to help the homeless dogs of Puerto Rico, co-hosts a hugely popular podcast called “We Don’t Deserve Dogs” with comedian Richie Redding, while still finding time to devote to her own dog, the incomparable Rhodesian Ridgeback named Chloe. The only thing larger than Dr. Lippman’s big brown eyes is the size of her heart, which is why she tirelessly advocates for animals and the humans who love them

Dr. Lisa Lippman knows firsthand how much extra time pet parents have spent with their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a dog parent, New York City veterinarian and Instagram influencer with over 159k followers, she’s hearing from pet parents daily about their concerns as the country shifts to reopening. As U.S. restrictions ease and people start transitioning to their “normal” lives and activities, pet parents also have to adjust to spending less time at home with their beloved pets they’ve grown so close to.

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A new survey is shedding light on some of the biggest pet parent anxieties around this once-in-a-lifetime transition. Now more than ever, dog and cat owners are looking for advice on leaving their pet home alone more often and how to relieve stress through pet care solutions that help pet owners and their furry friends adjust to their new day-to-day routines.

Dr. Lippman will share her perspective about this “new normal” as a veterinarian and a pet parent. As part of the interview opportunity, she’ll also provide solutions to help ease the transition for pets, such as:

 How pet parents can prepare to spend longer periods of time away from pets
 How to recognize signs of a stressed pet when returning to work or going on vacation
 How to simplify pet care and streamline pet parents’ routines

Dr. Lippman will also announce a special social media contest encouraging pet parents to share their favorite video or photo of their pet. The contest aims to help pet parents focus less on the stress of leaving their pet home alone and more on the reasons they love coming home to their four-legged pals each day. Winners will receive 12 weeks’ worth of pet care services to help ease the transition, which may include dog walking, doggie daycare and more.

Interview is courtesy: Merck Animal Health

#pets #parents #lisa #lippman #celebrity #veterinarian #pandemic #tips #normal #helping #covid #dog #bravo #health #safety #medical #director #animal #lighthouse #rescue

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HELPING PETS AND THEIR PARENTS TRANSITION
AS THE NATION REOPENS
Celebrity Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman to Discuss New Survey Findings and Provide Tips for Getting Back to “Normal”

PETS PLAYED A CRITICAL ROLE IN HELPING THEIR PARENTS NAVIGATE THE STRESSES OF THE PANDEMIC. BUT EASING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS AND A RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES IS CAUSING ANXIETY FOR SOME PET PARENTS AS THEY LEAVE THEIR PETS HOME ALONE MORE OFTEN. JOINING US AS WE DISCUSS RESULTS FROM A NEW SURVEY AND TO SHARE EXPERT PET CARE ADVICE IS NEW YORK CITY’S PREMIER VETERINARIAN AND DOG MOM DR. LISA LIPPMAN.

BIO: Lisa Lippman, DVM, Premier Veterinarian
Lisa Lippman, DVM, is one of the most followed and socially influential veterinarians in the United States and is nationally respected as a go-to source for expertise in pet health and safety by media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Inside Edition, and Live with Kelly and Ryan. When not making house calls to treat some of the most influential pets in the world, Dr. Lippman serves as a medical director for Animal Lighthouse Rescue, whose mission is to help the homeless dogs of Puerto Rico, co-hosts a hugely popular podcast called “We Don’t Deserve Dogs” with comedian Richie Redding, while still finding time to devote to her own dog, the incomparable Rhodesian Ridgeback named Chloe. The only thing larger than Dr. Lippman’s big brown eyes is the size of her heart, which is why she tirelessly advocates for animals and the humans who love them

Dr. Lisa Lippman knows firsthand how much extra time pet parents have spent with their pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a dog parent, New York City veterinarian and Instagram influencer with over 159k followers, she’s hearing from pet parents daily about their concerns as the country shifts to reopening. As U.S. restrictions ease and people start transitioning to their “normal” lives and activities, pet parents also have to adjust to spending less time at home with their beloved pets they’ve grown so close to.
http://bravecto.com/bravobuddy
A new survey is shedding light on some of the biggest pet parent anxieties around this once-in-a-lifetime transition. Now more than ever, dog and cat owners are looking for advice on leaving their pet home alone more often and how to relieve stress through pet care solutions that help pet owners and their furry friends adjust to their new day-to-day routines.
On Tues., June 29, Dr. Lippman will be available to share her perspective about this “new normal” as a veterinarian and a pet parent. As part of the interview opportunity, she’ll also provide solutions to help ease the transition for pets, such as:

 How pet parents can prepare to spend longer periods of time away from pets
 How to recognize signs of a stressed pet when returning to work or going on vacation
 How to simplify pet care and streamline pet parents’ routines

Dr. Lippman announces a special social media contest encouraging pet parents to share their favorite video or photo of their pet. The contest aims to help pet parents focus less on the stress of leaving their pet home alone and more on the reasons they love coming home to their four-legged pals each day. Winners will receive 12 weeks’ worth of pet care services to help ease the transition, which may include dog walking, doggie daycare and more.

Interview is courtesy: Merck Animal Health

https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/newsroom/merck-animal-health-survey-reveals-pet-owners-need-advice-navigating-their-pets-transition-to-normalcy

#help #pet #parent #transition #nation #reopen #veterinarian #dr #lisa #lippman #new #survey #finding #tip #get #back #normal

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Social isolation and loneliness are immense societal challenges that have a real impact on both our physical and mental health. Both are common issues and very serious ones. According to an AARP survey, one in three adults aged 45 and older are lonely[1]. And research shows loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes per day[2], making it as much a public health concern as obesity.

The loneliness epidemic has long been a major societal issue. COVID-19 has undoubtedly made it worse.[3]

Fortunately, research shows that interaction with pets may have a positive impact on both our mental and physical wellbeing from childhood well into old age.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and Mars Petcare is partnering with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health’s Center for Human-Animal Interaction and its Dogs on Call therapy dog team on a pilot study exploring the effectiveness of therapy dog interventions in improving both loneliness and related health outcomes for older adults in hospital settings.

Veterinarian Angela Hughes, PhD, DVM, and Nancy Gee, PhD, Director of the Center for Human Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the issue of loneliness among older Americans and reveal the goals of the therapy dog study surrounding this issue. This new study – and the field of research into Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) – is all about exploring the potential of the incredible bond that pets and people can have and the role each can play in making life better for the other.

Interview is courtesy: Mars Petcare

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#loneliness #solutions #social #isolation #physical #mental #health #aarp #smoking #obesity #covid #worse #pets #mars #petcare #veterinarian #angela #hughes #awareness #therapy #dog #united #states

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