@cushingapg

Law, politics, pets, persuasion...that's my business. Author of Pet Nation and Founder & Managing Partner of the @Animal_Policy.

 Scottsdale, AZ
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Joined February 2017
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The idea that we'd do anything for our pets is more true than ever. @ByFernandaS shares how clearing out her bank account to save her cat was an easy choice >>> wapo.st/3kulGna via @washingtonpost #PetNation
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Check out this article from Todays Veterinary Business on the newly launched association, Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA) todaysveterinarybusiness.com…

Advocacy Group Sees a Bright Future for Remote Care | Today's Veterinary Business

The Veterinary Virtual Care Association wants to do for veterinary medicine what the American Telemedicine Association has accomplished in human medicine.

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Today we are proud to announce the formation of the Veterinary Virtual Care Association (VVCA). Head over to vvca.org for more information. #veterinary #veterinarymedicine #telemedicine #telehealth #virtualcare
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This week I teleconferenced with Patricia Wuest, Editorial Director at NAVC, to discuss Telemedicine beyond COVID-19. Link below! vimeo.com/407590989

The Case for Telemedicine Beyond COVID-19

Mark Cushing, the founder of the Animal Policy Group, has long been an advocate of telemedicine as part of the Veterinary Innovation Council. Here, he shares why he thinks the coronavirus pandemic...

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Can dogs be used to detect COVID-19? Check out the article below! bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The Plan for Dogs to Hunt Out the Coronavirus Superspreaders

Finding virus carriers with no symptoms is among the biggest challenges to fighting coronavirus. Enter: dogs

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Check out this article from Today's Veterinary Business, which I contributed to about those on the front line in the field of veterinary medicine. todaysveterinarybusiness.com…

Chapter 3: Tales From the COVID-19 Front Lines | Today's Veterinary Business

The majority of veterinary hospitals remain open, but many are postponing non-emergency services and some have reduced their hours.

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Humans are relying on their pets more now than ever! Great infographic from HABRI about the importance of the human-animal bond.
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Wise words from Chloe today❤️
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National veterinary group issues COVID-19 guidance AAVSB says veterinary practices “must be included within the definition of ‘essential services or businesses.’ ” todaysveterinarybusiness.com…

National Veterinary Group Issues COVID-19 Guidance | Today's Veterinary Business

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) says veterinary clinics must be defined as essential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bipartisan Bill Relaxes Federal Telehealth Requirements In The Wake Of COVID-19

On March 4, 2020, the House passed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, a bipartisan bill to aid in COVID-19 preparedness and response.

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HABRI@HABRITweets11 Mar 2020
Could cat allergies be a thing of the past? Purina Pro Plan LiveClear is designed to safely neutralize Fel d1, the main allergen that causes cat allergies, in your cat's saliva. ow.ly/w8mv50yJv0f

Purina Pro Plan Releasing Cat Food that Can Help Ease Cat Allergies in Humans

Purina Pro Plan LiveClear is designed to safely neutralize Fel d1, the main allergen that causes cat allergies, in your cat's saliva

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ASPCA
@ASPCA11 Mar 2020
BREAKING: Terrified dogs rescued from #NYC apartment. The dogs were confined to a small apartment, and the majority had rarely set foot outside. They were extremely fearful, with many of them trembling, clinging to our responders. Read more: bddy.me/3cThecS
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ASPCA
@ASPCA9 Mar 2020
Happy #NationalNappingDay😴 We wanna see pics of your sleepy pets -- we'll RT our faves!
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ASPCA
@ASPCA1 Mar 2020
Happy #NationalPigDay!🐷 Did you know that #pigs are as smart as or smarter than most dogs? They deserve kindness and compassion, too!💗
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A must-read article about the imminent future of basic science learning in med ed. – at Paradise Valley, AZ
Elissa Hall, EdD@erhall128 Feb 2020
#MayoClinicETF great read! Sharing w/ @ZimMD @KreuterMD @bheather95 @jenniferkallay @nrlangley @SeeRenPhD @sargentangela1 @hur2buzy @debsimpson3 @teresasoro @CookMedEd
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It’s all L.O.V.E here at APG❤️ Happy Valentines Day
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VETgirl@VetGirlOnTheRun3 Jan 2020
If it has fur, it goes on famotidine. Um, no. Based on the newest American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) consensus statement on the use of antacids in #vetmed, here's what you need to know with this VETGirl podcast. vetgirlontherun.com/use-anta…

The use of antacids in veterinary medicine with Dr. Katie Tolbert | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing...

In this VETgirl online veterinary blog, we interview Dr. Katie Tolbert. In veterinary medicine, we often use sucralfate, omeprazole, and H2 blockers like famotidine. Do they help reduce gastric acid?...

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ASPCA
@ASPCA3 Jan 2020
Attention #NewYork, #NewJersey, #Connecticut! Yobi is a sweet, energetic pup that isn’t a big fan of city life.😣 He's looking for an adopter in a suburban home where he can run to his heart’s content! Learn more: bddy.me/37x7OR2 #adoptdontshop
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Great news! 🎉
Governor Larry Hogan
@GovLarryHogan2 Jan 2020
I was proud to push for and enact the No More Puppy- and Kitten-Mills Act, which bans the retail sale of commercially-bred pets that often come from inhumane breeding mills. We will continue to advocate for animal welfare & encourage safe, humane pet adoption here in Maryland.
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Pet encounters in Bangkok ... 😻😻#petnation @ Bangkok, Thailand instagram.com/p/B6VRjhfglRY/… – at Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Thailand
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