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Studies Find Keys to Canine Communication

August 12th, 2013

barkingdog2Several new studies on canine vocalization have yielded some very interesting results.

For instance, in a study at the Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, researchers proved that growls which seemed similar to human ears were actually differentiated by dogs as a ‘play growl’, a ‘stranger’ growl, or a ‘food-guarding’ growl.

Another study found that dog barking isn’t as simple as we think; that is, dogs don’t just bark to warn of danger or get attention. In fact, dog barking has different acoustic properties depending on the situation, and dogs can ‘read’ these.

Another study found that dogs can decipher whether a bark is from a familiar dog or a new one.

It is surprising, considering the amount of time, affection, and money we devote to our furry companions, that humans have spent relatively little effort learning how they communicate.

You can read all the details about new studies in canine vocalization in a recent article in The Bark.

Merial Scholars Present Posters

August 8th, 2013
Dr. Patrick Chappell Molly Seaward, Dani Butler, Jennifer Bush, and Niki Fadden at the Merial Scholars Symposium where they presented research posters.

Dr. Patrick Chappell joins Molly Seaward, Dani Butler, Jennifer Bush, and Niki Fadden at the Merial Scholars Symposium where they presented research posters.

 

Heartland Humane Society Swimming in Kittens

August 7th, 2013

CatsHeartlandThe Heartland Humane Society in Corvallis is having an unusually slow summer for kitten adoptions. They have about 70 cats and kittens in the shelter and another 70 kittens in foster care who will be ready to adopt soon. The shelter is located at 398 SW Twin Oaks Circle, and is open noon to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday; and noon to 6 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cats available for adoption can be viewed online.

Frisbee Dog Teaches A Life Lesson

August 6th, 2013

MacieMeet the amazing Macie, a three-legged dog that wowed the crowd at a recent qualifying event for a national Frisbee dog competition in Colorado: Video.

 

Award Available to Interns and First Year Residents

August 6th, 2013

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The Western Veterinary conference is offering a $1,000 award to five recently graduated veterinarians who are enrolled in a formal internship or first-year residency in some aspect of food animal medicine, surgery, theriogenology, or epidemiology. Recipients will also receive an expense paid trip to the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas in February 2014. Last year, Dr. Clare Scully, CVM resident in theriogenology, received the award.

For more details and an application form, visit the WVC website.

AVMA Treasure Hunt

August 6th, 2013

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AVMA members are invited to join a treasure hunt on their website. The objective is to get members more familiar with the site and the many resources available.  Participants can win a $50 Amazon gift certificate and the veterinary college with the most alumni and students that become AVMA Website “Know-it-Alls” will receive a donation to their veterinary college scholarship fund! The Promotion began on July 29, 2013, and ends on September 6, 2013.

More details and an entry form can be found at https://www.avma.org/Members/Pages/website-know-it-all.aspx.

 

 

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