Welcome to The Dog Days of Summer. UNC Health will be featuring some of our therapy dogs from locations across the health system, including Tar Heal Paws and Rex Fur Friends, from today through August 11! Nicky, a Siberian Husky and one of our Tar Heal Paws, is only two years old but loves visiting with patients and teammates, playing with his many squeaky toys, and eating Turkey Jerky. 💗
April is National Stress Awareness Month and Clarity is here to relieve some stress and bring awareness. Check in every Wednesday for a joke that will tickle your funny bone and some tips to be stress-free! 1. What animal is good at keeping secrets? A HIPAA- Potamus 2. What do you call frozen ibuprofen? A Chill pill 3. Why shouldn't you lie to an X-ray tech? They can see right through you 4. Why do nurses bring a red marker to work? Just in case they need to draw blood That's all for today, see you guys next week! #stressawarenessmonth#April#jokes#wesupportbetteroutcomes
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Here are a few tips for tick prevention:
PA is fortunate to have millions of acres of public lands for all to enjoy—and today we visited Colonel Denning State Park to remind those enjoying the outdoors to protect themselves against tickborne illnesses this year. It was an honor to join Dept of Health Dep Sec Wendy E. Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, FACPM and Christian Boyer from DEP, who are key partners in our educational and outreach efforts. Here are some tips: Use EPA approved tick repellent, wear light clothing and tuck pants in socks, stay on trails, and always check yourself and your pets for ticks. Enjoy the outdoors and be safe!
Summer is officially here! Join Dr. Holly Thacker as she shares crucial tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses, and ensure water safety for children and pets. Listen to the new episode: https://lnkd.in/eKnUxW5P #summerishere🌞 #skinhealth #summervibes #summer #summerskin #summerskincare #summerskincaretips #summersafety #womenshealth
Ask the Vet Series, Part 2 👩🏻⚕️🐾 We all may be familiar with how stress impacts us as humans, but did you know stress can have serious implications for pets, including weakening their immune systems? Here, PetIQ District Medical Director Dr. Teresa Mannetti-Plagman shares some signs and symptoms of stress in pets.
🦃 Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with loved ones and follow the tips above to stay safe. Go to our website for more info on how to prevent Hep C and harm reduction: https://lnkd.in/ehXiKjB4 #harmreduction #thanksgiving #hepatitis #liverhealth #prevention
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Did you know our specialist unit at Turnchapel is not a long stay unit? Once we have addressed symptoms or other issues, we aim to get our patients back at home, with their families, friends and pets, making memories. Because we know the importance of ‘what matters to you’ and not just ‘what’s the matter with you? Learn more about our specialist unit here https://bit.ly/2XkH1Ct
Did you know our specialist unit at Turnchapel is not a long stay unit? Once we have addressed symptoms or other issues, we aim to get our patients back at home, with their families, friends and pets, making memories. Because we know the importance of ‘what matters to you’ and not just ‘what’s the matter with you? Learn more about our specialist unit here https://bit.ly/2XkH1Ct
Sunset Vets | Australian Veterinary Palliative Care Advisory Council | Pets in the Park Brisbane
Chronic pain is more complex than we realise, but it's also one of my favourite things to talk about with pet owners. In the last decade or two, pain science has made massive inroads in our understanding. (And fun fact, I think that Australian pain researchers are in many ways, truly some of the best in the world). When we are talking about maladaptive pain, it really helps to think about it as a disease in it's own right. Why? Well, any pain stimuli is no longer needed for protection or healing, but the pain experience continues to exist. The result is chronicity of pain, windup and all sorts of other complex variations on the pain condition. I've spent a lot of time deep in the human pain literature and where I always learn the most is when I'm reading about the experience of doctors and clinicians who work with non-verbal patients. Who is this in human health? Well, it's mostly in paediatrics, sometimes intensive care (chronic more so than acute), and in end-stage patients where people are less able to acurately describe their pain experience. As a vet, where all our patients are 'showing' us, rather than 'telling' us about the way they feel their pain, this stretches our skills and requires a unique patient perspective, but we can absolutely get better at identifying pain! At end stage, there are also factors such as frailty, fatigue and layers of compensatory changes that can cloud the clinical picture so it is a bit of an artform. But I love that as we learn more, we are rethinking much of our traditional approach to pain in older patients. Thanks for the #bluntmonday reminder CANINE ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT . I love advocating for this alongside you all! #sunsetvets #veterinarypalliativecare #nopain
A patient’s verbal report of pain is the single reliable indicator of pain (Yildirim et al., 2015). Human healthcare KNOWS we are reliant on verbal description for true understanding of another person’s pain. Dogs cannot speak to us to let us know when they are in pain, so its up to us to understand the signs and behaviour changes they show us instead. We are the our dog's voices - let's advocate for them as much as we can!
Is your furry friend entering their golden years? Watch out for these 5 common signs that your aging dog might need a vet checkup! This blog highlights the subtle signals that could indicate health concerns in senior dogs. Stay informed and ensure your loyal companion receives the care they deserve. Read more at the link below and prioritise your aging pup's well-being. 💙🐕 🔗https://lnkd.in/e9EedHd4
