Rebecca McQ
@rebeccamcq.bsky.social
Happy denizen of the SF Bay Area. Emergency / critical care veterinary specialist. Hiker, progressive, art & music enthusiast. Lifeguard. CERT.
#VetMedSky #VeccsSky #CERT
#VetMedSky #VeccsSky #CERT
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I should have made this up a long time ago, but another dog recently passed of ARVC (not one of ours this time) and it prompted me to get my butt into gear. If anyone hears of a sleddog passing suddenly please feel free to share this infographic on the off chance it winds up being ARVC.
October 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I should have made this up a long time ago, but another dog recently passed of ARVC (not one of ours this time) and it prompted me to get my butt into gear. If anyone hears of a sleddog passing suddenly please feel free to share this infographic on the off chance it winds up being ARVC.
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New on More Than Tuna: "In our culture, there are no rituals around pet loss. Nobody schedules dinner delivery or comes to sit shiva with you." In the latest Tuna Substack, I explore seven ways to support someone who is grieving the loss of an animal friend.
#petloss #petlossgrief #petlosssupport
#petloss #petlossgrief #petlosssupport
Seven Ways to Support a Friend Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Pet loss grief is personal to each individual, and often we don't know what to say. So here's what to do, instead.
morethantuna.substack.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
New on More Than Tuna: "In our culture, there are no rituals around pet loss. Nobody schedules dinner delivery or comes to sit shiva with you." In the latest Tuna Substack, I explore seven ways to support someone who is grieving the loss of an animal friend.
#petloss #petlossgrief #petlosssupport
#petloss #petlossgrief #petlosssupport
Fun times with Real ID: My last name starts with “McQ” and has started that way for generations on my dad’s side. My birth certificate says “Mc Q”. Until the Year of our Lord 2025 these were the same. Now they’re apparently not, and I’m not a resident of the state where I was born.
April 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Fun times with Real ID: My last name starts with “McQ” and has started that way for generations on my dad’s side. My birth certificate says “Mc Q”. Until the Year of our Lord 2025 these were the same. Now they’re apparently not, and I’m not a resident of the state where I was born.
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This is one of the first documentaries out on the LA fires and from a great team. Well worth watching in full and an important discussion of how these fires are urban firestorms, not really wildland fires. And therefore the measures to prevent them are different. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiX9...
The REAL Story of the LA Fires | Full Documentary
YouTube video by PBS Terra
www.youtube.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This is one of the first documentaries out on the LA fires and from a great team. Well worth watching in full and an important discussion of how these fires are urban firestorms, not really wildland fires. And therefore the measures to prevent them are different. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiX9...
Nobody tell him about remifentanyl, okay? #VetSky
SCOOP—Trump plans to issue an executive order designating fentanyl as a "Weapon of Mass Destruction," per copy of EO reviewed by me. Source at State speculates purpose is to designate cartels as terrorist orgs/justify military ops in Mexico/Canada.
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:
Trump to declare fentanyl “Weapon of Mass Destruction," per draft EO
A copy of the draft was obtained and reviewed by The Handbasket.
www.thehandbasket.co
March 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Nobody tell him about remifentanyl, okay? #VetSky
There are legit news stories about so many 3- and 4- letter acronyms… I see many posts with urgent concerns about someone’s most favored TLA and have no idea what they’re talking about.
March 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
There are legit news stories about so many 3- and 4- letter acronyms… I see many posts with urgent concerns about someone’s most favored TLA and have no idea what they’re talking about.
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mason has come home, & while it’s the most single most important thing – it also has come with expected consequences. continued in comments.
#gofundme #donationsneeded #blackcats #blackcats #fundraiser #veterinarymedicine #aid
gofund.me/a6059460
#gofundme #donationsneeded #blackcats #blackcats #fundraiser #veterinarymedicine #aid
gofund.me/a6059460
Donate to Support Mason's Urgent Veterinary Care, organized by Sara McCue
I’ve never used a site like this before, but myself and Mason need help.
Ma… Sara McCue needs your support for Support Mason's Urgent Veterinary Care
gofund.me
February 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
mason has come home, & while it’s the most single most important thing – it also has come with expected consequences. continued in comments.
#gofundme #donationsneeded #blackcats #blackcats #fundraiser #veterinarymedicine #aid
gofund.me/a6059460
#gofundme #donationsneeded #blackcats #blackcats #fundraiser #veterinarymedicine #aid
gofund.me/a6059460
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Today, Trump DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced he is auditing California High Speed Rail, in what is clearly a pretext to revoke $4 billion in federal funding, like Trump did last time. But is Duffy right about HSR's problems? Here's why not: 🧵 www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
www.transportation.gov
February 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Today, Trump DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced he is auditing California High Speed Rail, in what is clearly a pretext to revoke $4 billion in federal funding, like Trump did last time. But is Duffy right about HSR's problems? Here's why not: 🧵 www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
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Since federal health information is getting harder to come by, I thought I'd share this new resource. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an online Avian Flu Resource Center--a one-stop clearinghouse for trustworthy information on bird flu.
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Resource Center
What is "bird flu" and why is it in the news so much lately?Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as "bird flu," is circulating now in the United States and much of the world. This stra...
www.vet.cornell.edu
February 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Since federal health information is getting harder to come by, I thought I'd share this new resource. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an online Avian Flu Resource Center--a one-stop clearinghouse for trustworthy information on bird flu.
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...
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We’re hiring a Lead Veterinary Nurse (Oncology) at Purdue Veterinary Hospital! Work with specialists, assist with oncology treatments, and mentor future veterinary professionals. Join a top-tier team and advance your career!
https://purdue.vet/vn-onco-lead
#VetMed #VetNurse #OncologyNurse #Purdue
https://purdue.vet/vn-onco-lead
#VetMed #VetNurse #OncologyNurse #Purdue
February 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We’re hiring a Lead Veterinary Nurse (Oncology) at Purdue Veterinary Hospital! Work with specialists, assist with oncology treatments, and mentor future veterinary professionals. Join a top-tier team and advance your career!
https://purdue.vet/vn-onco-lead
#VetMed #VetNurse #OncologyNurse #Purdue
https://purdue.vet/vn-onco-lead
#VetMed #VetNurse #OncologyNurse #Purdue
Call these resigning prosecutors the Bohemian Republicans: “But I won’t do that.“
February 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Call these resigning prosecutors the Bohemian Republicans: “But I won’t do that.“
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“The Southern California region is especially prone to earthquakes and wildfires. Pet owners need to have an emergency plan in place, so they are prepared.” www.sdhumane.org/about-us/new... - San Diego Humane Society
#Border2Fire #CAFire #SanDiego
#Border2Fire #CAFire #SanDiego
Pet Disaster Preparedness Information | San Diego Humane Society
www.sdhumane.org
January 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“The Southern California region is especially prone to earthquakes and wildfires. Pet owners need to have an emergency plan in place, so they are prepared.” www.sdhumane.org/about-us/new... - San Diego Humane Society
#Border2Fire #CAFire #SanDiego
#Border2Fire #CAFire #SanDiego
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ProPublica is interested in covering these developments and will keep communications private and secure. You can reach out to www.propublica.org/people/annie...
January 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
ProPublica is interested in covering these developments and will keep communications private and secure. You can reach out to www.propublica.org/people/annie...
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In the conversations on vaccine hesitancy we do not talk enough about the rising vaccine hesitancy among pet owners. This also presents important public health concerns that need to be addressed. This article clearly outlines some of the risks of this trend.
theconversation.com/vaccine-hesi...
theconversation.com/vaccine-hesi...
Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
In the conversations on vaccine hesitancy we do not talk enough about the rising vaccine hesitancy among pet owners. This also presents important public health concerns that need to be addressed. This article clearly outlines some of the risks of this trend.
theconversation.com/vaccine-hesi...
theconversation.com/vaccine-hesi...
People saying it doesn’t matter that a reservoir in the Palisades was empty because this fire was uncontrollable - to me it sounds like saying that patient was dying whether the crash cart was stocked or not. Personnel and systems are imperfect, you gotta improve anyway.
January 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
People saying it doesn’t matter that a reservoir in the Palisades was empty because this fire was uncontrollable - to me it sounds like saying that patient was dying whether the crash cart was stocked or not. Personnel and systems are imperfect, you gotta improve anyway.
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Check out this awesome fellowship for undergrads & recent grads who are interested in wolf research. Fellows choose from 1 of several research projects to participate in & are given $10,000 in support for gear, stipend, etc. Application deadline is Feb. 1st. wolf.org/programs/mec...
Dr. L. David Mech Fellowship | International Wolf Center
The International Wolf Center is seeking applicants for the 2025 Dr. L. David Mech Each year, the Center awards up to two fellowships for undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife.
wolf.org
January 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Check out this awesome fellowship for undergrads & recent grads who are interested in wolf research. Fellows choose from 1 of several research projects to participate in & are given $10,000 in support for gear, stipend, etc. Application deadline is Feb. 1st. wolf.org/programs/mec...
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Air quality levels are HARZARDOUS in Los Angeles County. Stay indoors to protect your 🫁 lungs, especially for children and those with lung disease. Use K-95😷if you must go outside. Check frequently for AQI updates: fire.airnow.gov #wildfires
January 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Air quality levels are HARZARDOUS in Los Angeles County. Stay indoors to protect your 🫁 lungs, especially for children and those with lung disease. Use K-95😷if you must go outside. Check frequently for AQI updates: fire.airnow.gov #wildfires
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All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed.
Please consider helping:
Please consider helping:
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January 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed.
Please consider helping:
Please consider helping:
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A bird flu infection killed an Oregon house cat last month after eating raw pet food, and another case has emerged in California. A Bend veterinarian is advising owners to think twice about raw food during the outbreak.
Bend veterinarian advises owners avoid buying raw pet food in light of bird flu cases
A bird flu infection killed an Oregon house cat last month after eating raw pet food, and another case has emerged in California. A Bend veterinarian is advising owners to think twice about raw food during the outbreak.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 3, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A bird flu infection killed an Oregon house cat last month after eating raw pet food, and another case has emerged in California. A Bend veterinarian is advising owners to think twice about raw food during the outbreak.
I keep seeing this article passed around, and it’s fascinating. While I’d quibble with several details, the thesis is way too plausible.
celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
#VetMed
celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
#VetMed
Why aren't we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?
We would rather talk about literally everything else.
celestemdavis.substack.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I keep seeing this article passed around, and it’s fascinating. While I’d quibble with several details, the thesis is way too plausible.
celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
#VetMed
celestemdavis.substack.com/p/why-boys-d...
#VetMed
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From every ER veterinarian, veterinary staff member out there... Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! 🌲🎄Don't give your dogs that bone, don't have tinsel on your tree, don't change their food for that special occasion, keep the chocolate away from the creatures. Stay comfy! ER is no fun😊
December 25, 2024 at 1:53 PM
From every ER veterinarian, veterinary staff member out there... Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! 🌲🎄Don't give your dogs that bone, don't have tinsel on your tree, don't change their food for that special occasion, keep the chocolate away from the creatures. Stay comfy! ER is no fun😊
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There are two fatal cases of H5N1 in cats in California. Both cats had been fed raw milk from the recalled lot in the ongoing outbreak associated with Raw Farms. The milk wasn’t tested. But an astute veterinarian tested the cats for flu based on clinical suspicion.
#VetMedsky #IDsky #OneHealth
#VetMedsky #IDsky #OneHealth
Cats in L.A. County die after drinking recalled raw milk
Los Angeles County health officials are investigating the deaths of two cats who became ill after drinking recalled H5N1 bird flu-infected raw milk.
www.latimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:57 AM
There are two fatal cases of H5N1 in cats in California. Both cats had been fed raw milk from the recalled lot in the ongoing outbreak associated with Raw Farms. The milk wasn’t tested. But an astute veterinarian tested the cats for flu based on clinical suspicion.
#VetMedsky #IDsky #OneHealth
#VetMedsky #IDsky #OneHealth