Lifestyle

Veterinarians are a different lot. We are driven, yet empathetic. We feel things deeply and we tend to be motivated by things other than finances—but we all have to pay…

Let’s face it… those of us in the veterinary profession often use terms like “perfectionist” and “control freak” to define ourselves. We laugh about it, and we use these terms…

As pet care professionals, we bend our bodies in awkward positions, overuse our joints and muscles, and stand in the same spot for long periods of time—just to name a…

It’s important to take a break and recharge, whether it’s for an afternoon or a long vacation. Studies show that those who take vacation time have lower stress and are…

The world is changing in many ways, and one of the changes is acceptance of non–traditional gender roles. These days it is common place to learn about real people and…

Decompression. It’s a word that is defined by releasing pressure or, in tech terms, it is the ability to convert something (i.e. a file) to an expanded or original size. …

As a hyper–efficient veterinarian, I was trying to prepare as much as I could prior to my one–and–only child. For those of you guys who know Myers–Briggs personality scoring, I’m…

We have all been there; the work day gets off to a rip–roaring start and there is no letup in sight. Then it’s 3pm, and the fatigue starts to set…

Did you know that more than 49 million people have tried online dating? It isn’t a surprise that online dating is such a popular option for those looking for love.…

If you are single and looking to mingle, you may have extra challenges as a veterinary professional. Not only is it tough to meet people at work, it could cause…

As someone in my mid-40s, I never thought I’d get to be a mother. I’m loving it, despite never having thought of myself as a “toddler” person. It’s changed me…

More often than not, parents are struggling with when to offer dessert, what to offer for dessert and how frequently to offer it. And, if you are a very busy…