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An aspiring veterinarian's journey to vet school with bits of environmentalism and nature ramblings

Book review: American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood

In a world where people are beginning to care more about what they eat and where their food comes from, American Catch provides an eye-opening account on how the seafood industry has evolved under most Americans’ radar.… Read More Book review: American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood

February 5, 2021 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

8 types of animal TikToks

TikTok is not all about Charli D’Amelio’s latest dance or the most scrumptious baking hack; there’s a whole side of TikTok dedicated to animals.… Read More 8 types of animal TikToks

July 15, 2020February 5, 2021 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

An interview with Dr. Siperstein DVM, exotics vet

I had the pleasure of being able to converse with Dr. Siperstein, a practicing exotics vet in the Bay Area, on what being an exotics veterinarian is like. Dr. Siperstein is very passionate about exotics, and has shared many incredible stories about her patients with me and with the pre-vet club on my college campus.… Read More An interview with Dr. Siperstein DVM, exotics vet

May 14, 2020 Pocket Critters1 Comment

Critter of the Week: Manatee

Common name: Manatee (West Indian) Scientific name: Trichechus manatus Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Status: Vulnerable Geographic range: migratory (east coast of U.S., Florida, Gulf of Mexico) Size: 8 to 13 feet, 400 to 1,300 pounds Life expectancy: about 40 years, up to 60 years “He saw three mermaids, which rose well out of the sea;… Read More Critter of the Week: Manatee

April 30, 2020May 9, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Book Review: All Creatures Great and Small

“In the rolling dales of Yorkshire, a simple, rural region of northern England, a young veterinarian from Sunderland joins a new practice. A stranger in a strange land, he must quickly learn the odd dialect and humorous ways of the locals, master outdated equipment, and do his best to mend, treat, and heal pets and… Read More Book Review: All Creatures Great and Small

April 21, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Why ‘Tiger King’ does not do tigers justice: “It was never about the animals.”

It’s ironic how Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin, the show’s directors, created a documentary about people exploiting tigers yet chose to capitalize off of drama and character quirks instead of focusing on the animal issues. … Read More Why ‘Tiger King’ does not do tigers justice: “It was never about the animals.”

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Cellophane? The song, not the plastic, that cats seem to love

A few weeks ago, Fka twigs, an English singer-songwriter, went viral on Twitter because cats were weirdly entranced by her music. … Read More Cellophane? The song, not the plastic, that cats seem to love

March 21, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Can pit bulls overcome breed-specific legislation? In Denver, CO, not quite yet

Just when it seemed like Denver citizens were on their way to welcoming pit bulls into their families, Denver mayor Michael Hancock vetoed the bill on February 14th. … Read More Can pit bulls overcome breed-specific legislation? In Denver, CO, not quite yet

February 26, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Plastic’s prevalence in practices

The behind-the-scenes of health practices can be hectic, impressive, and…full of plastic.… Read More Plastic’s prevalence in practices

February 9, 2020March 23, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

Critter of the Week: Atlantic Puffin

Atlantic puffins, or porg inspirations, are some of the most distinguishable seabirds given their colorful beak and short, stout bodies.… Read More Critter of the Week: Atlantic Puffin

January 21, 2020January 30, 2020 Pocket CrittersLeave a comment

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