About Dawn M. Smith

Dawn Smith is a Registered Veterinary Technician (Vet Nurse) with more than 30 years experience working in small animal clinical practice and in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation medicine. She holds an A.S. in Biology from Foothill College and presently works as a freelance writer and animal care management consultant.
Dawn is a travel writer for Bucket Tripper and has also written for Suite101, Wildlife Rescue Network and Examiner.com. She is the author of the chapter on Ground and Tree Squirrels in Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals (L. J. Gage, ed.).

Dawn uses her training in western medicine, combined with Level 3 Certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute, to present a balanced view of potential benefits and cautions regarding the use of TCM.

Is the H3N8 Flu Found in Harbor Seals In New England a Concern for People?

November 17, 2012 by Dawn M. Smith Leave a Comment

Research on the Various Strains of Influenza Virus, including H3N8, is Ongoing. Photo Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Was the H3N8 strain of avian flu found in New England’s harbor seals in 2011 a danger to the human population, or was it restricted to the seal population?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Veterinary Science

Boredom in Animals Can be Reduced With Behavioral Enrichment

November 14, 2012 by Dawn M. Smith 2 Comments

Pocket Pet Cages Can Easily be Enriched. Photo Credit: Ferryhalim

Do you have a pet that wreaks havoc when you’re out of the house? A new study shows that animals in captivity can experience boredom and react differently as a result.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Veterinary Science

Treating Poisoning in Dogs: Apomorphine and Hydrogen Peroxide Safe?

November 7, 2012 by Dawn M. Smith Leave a Comment

Hydrogen Peroxide Can be Safe and Effective When Used Under Veterinary Direction. Photo Credit: Twinkle Enyong

What do you do when your dog accidentally eats something poisonous? Providing an emetic may help; a new study says apomorphine and hydrogen peroxide are safe options.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Veterinary Science

MRSA and Other Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Wildlife a Threat to People?

October 31, 2012 by Dawn M. Smith 2 Comments

MRSA was found in animals at a wildlife hospital in Iowa. Photo credit: NIH

MRSA has been found in various types of wildlife – are the drug-resistant bacteria found in wild animals a danger to people?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Veterinary Science

Carbofuran Poisoning Threatens Andean Condor Recovery Project

October 7, 2012 by Dawn M. Smith Leave a Comment

Proyecto Conservacion Condor Andino (PCCA) in Argentina prepares Andean condors for release to the wild – but the project is threatened by deliberate poisoning.

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Filed Under: Headlines, Veterinary Science Tagged With: andean condor population

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About Dawn M. Smith

Is the H3N8 Flu Found in Harbor Seals In New England a Concern for People?

Boredom in Animals Can be Reduced With Behavioral Enrichment

Treating Poisoning in Dogs: Apomorphine and Hydrogen Peroxide Safe?

MRSA and Other Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Wildlife a Threat to People?

Carbofuran Poisoning Threatens Andean Condor Recovery Project

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