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View from the Board: Interesting times
Jananne-OConnell

Culture and People

View from the Board: Interesting times

To many, the future may seem very uncertain, so we here at AAHA invite you to seek some clarity for the future by reflecting on the past with our theme for 2026: “Back to our Roots.”

Tablets for tabbies: A look at technology, animal welfare, and interaction in cat cafes
cats using laptop to watch video

Behavior and Training

Tablets for tabbies: A look at technology, animal welfare, and interaction in cat cafes

While cat cafes strive to create a positive experience for both cats and guests, the rise in popularity of these establishments has led to concern about cats’ welfare in such environments. A recent study called Look What the Cat Tapped In examined the potential uses (and challenges) for technology, such as videos on an interactive platform called MewTube, in environments like cat cafes. What they learned could impact how similar technology is used in veterinary clinics in the future.

Veterinary Voices: Brian Goleman
Veterinary voices logo on a teal background with a photo of Brian Goleman with a cat with a bandage

Culture and People

Veterinary Voices: Brian Goleman

Meet Brian Goleman, a certified veterinary technician and the creator of Brian’s Bandages, an educational movement to teach bandaging skills and wound care to veterinary professionals. He shares his passion and expertise for excellence in bandaging and wound care at national and regional veterinary conferences and workshops across the country and on his website and social media channels.

Goleman’s platform, Brian’s Bandages, highlights the love he has for his chosen profession. “I love the constant collaboration and learning within this profession,” he said. “Every case challenges us to problem-solve, and every patient reminds us why we do what we do.”

Goleman enjoys the challenge of helping veterinary professionals learn to love bandaging and feel empowered to use these skills to promote patient healing. “Teaching others how to master and personalize their bandaging techniques reminds me how much impact small details can make in our field,” he said.

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