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The results show most general practices are experiencing an increase in young dog handling resistance. Lack of socialization to touch from nonfamily members and over bonding to the owner are contributors. The lack of non-family members petting, these dogs decrease handling acceptance, resulting in increased handling aggression (1,2). Hyper bonding to the owner can increase resource guarding, resulting in increased growling, staring or body blocking of the veterinary staff when the dog is near the owner (3). This resource guarding will increase growling, barking and other aggressive behaviors when the owner is present with the dog. Low stress veterinary care techniques, focused on adapting the approach, and touch during handling to decease stress is important for all patients. These young dogs raised during the pandemic shut down, have missed an important development period in their life to accept handling and will be a higher risk patient for injury during care. Reducing this staff injury risk will require more education in reading body language, clinic care environment management, behavior-based handling techniques, and use preexam medications to manage anxiety and aggression. Owners of young dogs will need to be compliant in preparation for a low stress veterinary visit. Clear recording of the handling plan and triggers to anxiety and aggression in the medical record is important for consistent safe veterinary care. The pandemic of 2020 changed many things in our culture. Many industries and educators are continuing remote options. The hyper bonding effect between young dogs and their owners will continue to be a challenge as people are more home based. As homes and community gatherings open, puppies can now socialize to petting and handling, to prevent handling anxiety. The young dog also called “pandemic puppies” can improve. It will take time, repeated training, and increased staff skill levels for low stress veterinary care. Further studies are needed to monitor the effects of the pandemic shut down on young dog behavior. 1. Yin.S Perfect puppy in 7 days pg. 131- 139 Copywrite 2011 Cattledog publishing 2. AVSAB Position statement on Puppy Socialization access 2 10 2022 https://avsab.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/03/Puppy_Socialization_Position_ Statement_Download_-_10-3-14.pdf 3. Resource guarding in dogs Preventive Vet access 2 10 2022 https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/ resource-guarding-in-dogs 4. Position Statement Positive Veterinary Care accessed 2 10 2022 https://avsab.ftlbcdn.net/wpcontent/uploads/2019/01/Positive-Veterinary-CarePosition-Statement-download.pdf

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Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, and CarthroniX, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule-based therapies for degenerative and aging-related diseases, announce that they have entered into a research collaboration to pursue small molecule therapeutics in canine oncology. When it comes to the treatment of cancer in dogs, veterinarians have limited therapeutic options compared to other areas. Due to this unmet medical need, Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to oncology research in animal health. Under the agreement, Boehringer Ingelheim will test a select group of small molecules provided by CarthroniX with the goal of determining their impact on canine cancers. “Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death in dogs. Current therapies to treat cancer in dogs are often non-specific and sometimes have significant side effects. “The impressive work of CarthroniX in developing small molecules could potentially be an effective way to treat cancer.” Payroc LLC, a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor, is excited to announce its merger with NXGEN International. The transaction creates a full-service global merchant acquiring and payment facilitator powerhouse operating in 46 countries, while serving more than 55,000 merchants processing $23 billion in annual bankcard volume. Advancing into the top ranks of non-bank merchant acquirers, the combined enterprise, with its additional capabilities, will carry a new and enhanced Payroc brand. The combined company is poised to drive rapid expansion and growth through sales, marketing and forward-facing technology – integrated with proprietary U.S. and international front-end and back-end processing platforms. Zoetis Foundation, AVMF create scholarships for veterinary technician students. With a grant from the Zoetis Foundation, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation is offering a new scholarship program to support students in veterinary technician programs. The Zoetis Foundation Veterinary Technician Scholarship Program will provide $1,000 scholarships to up to 270 students. The scholarship application cycle opens on Sept. 1 and closes on Oct. 7. The Zoetis Foundation is funding the scholarships, and the AVMF will manage the program, including selecting and notifying recipients. For more information about the scholarship program and criteria, please visit the AVMF website. To apply, eligible students should visit the VetVance website.