Kat Littlewood

Happy National Pet Day!

NZ vet nurses & techs can now do dental work.

Better care, faster service, stronger teams.

🔗Read more here: akovet.org/blog/allied-...

#AVPs #NZVets #DentalRights #VetCare

What pets bring to our lives Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist in animal welfare, talks with Kathryn about what pets bring to our lives, ahead of National Pet Day later this week.

🐾 We talked with RNZ Nine to Noon about what pets bring to our lives—perfect timing for National Pet Day this week!

Loved sharing how our animal companions boost mental health.

Listen to our conversation: bit.ly/4jihFil

How has your pet changed your life? 💙 #NationalPetDay

I'm honoured to share my appointment with NAWAC. This committee represents an exciting new opportunity to contribute to NZ's animal welfare policy. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and learning more about animal welfare in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/20...

📢Webinar alert📢

Farrowing crates limit natural behaviors, raising welfare concerns for sows & piglets. 🐖

Join us as Katherine Klassen shares her research on crate enrichment strategies & their impact on welfare, behavior, & performance.

⏰ 8pm CET
📅 February 3rd

🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What is mindfulness? For anyone starting out, here’s some great evidence-based information to get you started: www.smilingmind.com.au/mental-fitness

You might also like to try the (FREE!) Smiling Mind app.

How can we help cats be happy? @drquain.bsky.social tells us in this neat article. A great read!

I love this Anne! So well-written.

What do you know about keeping backyard poultry? Check out some of our resources here!

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare @ufaw.bsky.social is here too, please follow for animal welfare science research, funding, policy, etc.

What is science with a purpose? And what is the point of this science without understanding the people who might use it? Social science is key to understanding people and communities and delivering purposeful interventions with the most impact. 🧵4/4

However, our government has decided to fund only ‘science with a purpose’—no more social science or humanities research. 🧵3/4

Important discoveries have been made using this fund. 🧵2/4

Marsden Fund refocused for science with a purpose Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Judith Collins today announced the Government has updated the Marsden Fund to focus on core scientific research that helps lift our economic growth and c...

Yesterday, the New Zealand Government announced significant changes to one of our most extensive research funding programmes. The Marsden Fund has always been for ‘Blue Sky’ research—research that is a little different, adventurous, and unique. 🧵1/4

www.beehive.govt.nz/release/mars...

I've always thought wasp nests are stunning. Menacing, but stunning.

Dos and don'ts for furry friends at Christmas Dr Kat Littlewood, a veterinary specialist and Massey University lecturer in animal welfare talks with Kathryn about what cats and dogs like at Christmas time.

What do cats and dogs want for Christmas 🎄? I spoke with Kathryn Ryan on RNZ Nine to Noon yesterday. Give it a listen here 👇

www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Oh my gosh! @drquain.bsky.social, we are twins! Cardboard boxes for cats was my example when I pitched the idea.

Hey, #animal world. Tomorrow morning, I'm chatting on @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy about #Christmas for animals. What would cats and dogs want for Christmas? Let me know your thoughts below 👇

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WSAVA have released a free webinar for #worldantimicrobialawarenessweek #AMR #veterinary #antimicrobialresistance academy-wsava.thinkific.com/courses/wsav...

Photo of gray tabby cat from behind Text: Introducing changes as choices for your cat Cats are creatures of habit, and like the environment to be safe and predictable

Cats can get stressed by too many changes in their environment. Learn more about why and how to introduce change in a way that works!
#catbehavior

Oh! Sounds great!!!! Can’t wait to read it.

The edge of sentience: risk and precaution in humans, other animals, and AI 6.30pm Tue 3 Dec | Jonathan Birch | Free public event at LSE

No one likes a poorly attended inauguration... so please join me in London or online on 3 Dec for my inaugural lecture, "The Edge of Sentience". www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2024/...

I love the concept of Bluesky starter packs, and since I didn’t see one for those of us who study #animal #welfare, decided to make my own! My own network is limited, so PLEASE share and let me know who to add! I’m so excited to connect with all of you! 🐒🐑🐇🐕🐷🐠
go.bsky.app/SctSt3E

This photo was taken from behind. It shows a baby sitting on the floor in front of a bowl of sand and shells. The baby wears black pants with white stripes, a navy blue jumper, and a light caramel bib.

For anyone wondering why I am a little late to the #Bluesky party, this is Ollie, who is six months old. He is less into long walks on the beach and more about the sand.

A few people off the top of my head: @drquain.bsky.social @amcell.bsky.social @bethologist.bsky.social @zoophilosophy.bsky.social

Soft toy seals in a bed with blankets on them. One seal is grey, the other is grey with black spots.

Random Friday musings: Has anyone ever wanted to work/write with someone in the #animalwelfare world just because you think they are awesome? I am not always sure what we would work together on, but I just want to work with them. Anyone else?

Random photo of my daughter’s seals ‘in bed’.

Oh no! I am only just seeing this. Poor Hero.

Black and white stick people wearing backpacks. One reading a map. Mountains in background.

Hi 👋🏻 I am new here. I am going to take a look around for a bit.