One Third of Dogs Have a Behaviour Issue, Study Shows

The most common problems are fear, especially fear of loud noises, and not doing what the guardian wants, such as not coming when called.Photo: Mikkel Bendix/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDNew research published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior shows that if your dog has a behaviour issue, you’re not alone. Importantly, the study is based on a...

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CBR Research Day 2023: Celebrating our summer students!

CBR Research Day 2023: Celebrating our summer students! Transfusion Blood Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Abby Wolfe Our partnership with the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is helping to train the next generation of researchers in transfusion science. This blog post highlights just some of the achievements in education,...

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The Importance of the Rinseback Procedure at Canadian Blood Services

The Importance of the Rinseback Procedure at Canadian Blood Services Plasma Transfusion Thursday, November 23, 2023 Dr. Travis Sztainert Canadian Blood Services works to provide a steady supply of blood and blood products for Canadian patients in need. Frequent blood and platelet donors have played a significant role in sustaining this supply. As such, Canadian...

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Overcoming the limitations of allogeneic transplants to treat incurable diseases, TMM2023

A schematic visualizing the differences between an autologous and allogeneic cell therapy (adapted through a CC license: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dendritic_cell_therapy_not_annotated.png#filelinks) Cell therapies that replenish a healthy cell niche have long been an attractive approach to treat a variety of diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, which are incurable and characterized by the loss of critical cell functions. The...

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Companion Animal Psychology Book Club November 2023

“Schott’s writing is engagingly conversational and showcases his colorful sense of humor … Educational, entertaining and compassionate, this confluence of happy accidents is a must-read for anyone who is, loves or works with a veterinarian.” ― Shelf AwarenessBy Zazie Todd PhDThis page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases...

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HeLa Ethics: Toward a more equitable future of regenerative medicine

Rebecca Ihilchik is Manager, Communications at CCRM supporting OmniaBio Inc. Drawing on a decade of experience in healthtech, non-profits, and higher education, she is most passionate about the storytelling aspect of professional communications. Rebecca holds a BA Hons in Creative Writing from York University, an MA in Religion from the University of Toronto, and a...

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Whale Scientists Story — Clare Andvik 

Clare Andvik is a 33-year-old marine mammal toxicologist from the UK. She is currently doing her PhD at the University of Oslo, Norway, studying the effects of pollution and other stressors on Norwegian orcas. She is also mother to a 2-year-old (with another on the way!) and tells us what it is like to combine...

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How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Coat or Sweater

Coats and sweaters may be necessary for cold weather--but your dog won't automatically like them. Here's how to teach your dog to wear a coat.Photo: Enna8982/ShutterstockBy Zazie Todd PhDWhat’s your favourite thing about winter with your pets?A storm last Friday blew most of the leaves off the deciduous trees all at once. It felt like...

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