WHAT’S  NEW The ON-LINE edition of our monthly newsletter   Interesting External Links Most pets that are relinquished to shelters are relinquished due to behavior problems. We aren't talking about abnormal behavior, just normal animal behavior that happens to be problematic in the home setting. Fortunately, there are behavioral consultants qualified to help with the problem pet.  The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Inc. is a professional association for the field of animal behavior consulting. The association represents the professional interests of behavior consultants throughout the world.  Becoming a member requires certification. To learn more about this group visit                                www.iaabc.org Jennifer Shryock, B.A. CDBC, one such certified behavior consultant, has put together special workshops, conducted in a conference call format.  Her newest is called "Dogs and Storks" and is designed for expectant parents to facilitate a safe and happy relationship between the new baby and the resident dog. For more information on this program visit:                            www.familypaws.com Did You Know? That our hospital has launched a monthly feature of the strange but true information that makes the cutting edge of pet care fun?  Every month we include something new but perhaps not widely known, a fun fact to amaze your friends. Thank-You for Our New Referrals What’s New in our Web Site Libraries (since last month) (Go to Hospital Home Page) (Check out the Pet Web Library, Pharmacy Center, Surgery Suite & Vaccine Mezzanine) The “What’s New” Archives   Would you like an eMail each month when this page is updated? Click here and ask to be notified whenever a new “What’s New” page is added. POPULAR TOPICS FROM PAST NEWSLETTERS

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WHAT’S NEW IN OUR WEB SITE LIBRARIES (since last month) CANINE HERPES INFECTION Did you know that a pregnant female dog should have no contact with any other dogs in the final 3 weeks of pregnancy? This is because a simple infection (that leaves no symptoms in the mother) will wipe out the litter of puppies before they are even born. The risk extends for three weeks after birth as well. To learn more, visit this page in The Pet Web Library. GRANULOMATOUS MENINGOENCEPHALITIS (GME) Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis is a frustrating disease given the lack of known information about this condition and the poor response to therapy. We have been contacted by several people having difficulty obtaining any information at all on the web regarding this condition so we have attempted to formulate a summary. We sincerely hope you are reading this out of academic interest only rather, than out of need to help your pet. This article in The Pet Web Library has what information we have been able to assembled. BUDESONIDE Corticosteroids can be used in the treatment of many conditions, including Inflammatory Bowel Disease.  The problem is the side effects potential and budesonide represents a means to treat this condition without the side effects. For details on how this works, read the newest page in The Pharmacy Center. TOY BREED HYPOGLYCEMIA It doesn't get much cuter than a puppy. It seems like the smaller, the cuter. But there are aspects of being that small that aren't so cute, like difficulty in keeping blood sugar in the normal range. Many adopters are captivated by the adorable toy breed puppy but are unprepared for its special needs. This page in The Pet Web Library has more details. DIABETES MELUITUS: INSULIN ADMINISTRATION UPDATE Not a new page, but some new information onVetsulin, now approved by the FDA to treat canine diabetes. You can also learn about PZI, now the preferred insulin for cats. Read more about them on this page in our Diabetes Melitus Center in The Pet Web Library.