This episode:
1) Creepy Cloned Dog Personality Tests from South Korea
2) Amazing "Forrest Gump" ER Veterinarian, Dr. Rob Pope, runs over 20,000 km across U.S.A
3) French Study Evaluates If Owner Interaction Reduces a Dog's Stress during Veterinary Exams
4) A new study from Vanderbilt University Concludes Dogs are Smarter than Cats - but we're skeptical...

This week, a special Thanksgiving episode! 1) The Mayflower had two special canine crew members! Learn about the dogs that landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. 2) USDA approves first DNA vaccine for Avian Influenza 3) Flaming Hot Cheetos Turkey recipe!? 4) A town in Arkansas drops live turkeys from an airplane - to celebrate Thanksgiving... and I'm not happy about it!

This episode: 
1) There's been an explosion in the number of veterinary research publications over the past decade
2) Blue Buffalo pet food sales are booming in the U.S., on track for a record 2017. 
3) New large-scale Swedish study suggests living with a dog can decrease risk of early death and improve overall health for humans, especially those living alone.
4) Recent study conducted by University of California, Davis veterinary school concludes administering gabapentin before veterinary visits can reduce stress and anxiety in cats. 

Beagle Ear Trump, Pet Treats, PFI Nutrition Tool, What's an Animal Behaviorist, & Killing Elephants!

Here are the top apps and programs I've been using to create social media content for veterinary clinics in 2017. What are you using? Pros and cons and recommendations for veterinary professionals?

Welcome to Off Label Veterinary News, your source for commentary on animals, medicine, and practice life. This episode: Dog litter targeted as growth opportunity, a new company offers to compost deceased pets, Dr. Ernie Ward explores the #SquatYourDogChallenge, and discusses the case of a New Jersey veterinary technician accused of taking a mom's 15-year old dog after it was allegedly euthanized by the veterinary clinic where she worked. 

What's up, Off Labellers?! In this edition, Dr. Ernie Ward comments on stories you may have missed that affect the veterinary profession. Amazon Q3 2017 Pet Products sales are soaring, home delivery pet food surges, and a pet treat dispenser has their eye on your pet's behavior. Dr. Ward shares the recent Sparkledog pet food controversy, notes on pet nutritional supplements, and shares his thoughts on a recent JAVMA commentary on stress in veterinary practice. 

Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward visits one of Moscow's oldest and most famous veterinary specialty clinics, Biocontrol. He talks with owner and CEO, Vladmir Mitin (who is also son of founder Dr. Vladmir Mitin). Dr. Ward takes a behind-the-scenes tour and talks about the challenges and opportunities of veterinary practice in Russia.

Veterinarian Dr. Ernie Ward visits the 2017 5th Annual Russian National Veterinary Conference (NVC) in Moscow. He meets with NVC Committee member and Moscow veterinarian, Dr. Dasha Zheltysheva. They talk about the conference, visit one of her clinics (White Fang Veterinary Clinics), and the challenges of veterinary medicine in Moscow.