Finding Compassion Satisfaction by Reducing Fear, Anxiety & Stress in Pets
The first appointments of the day have arrived. Buffy the “Tech Slayer” Shih Tzu is in room one, Clyde the Siamese cat hides under the chair in room two and…
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Purebred or Inbred? Inbreeding of Dogs Contributes to Increase in Disease
Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits—the short legs of a dachshund, the wrinkled face of a pug, the spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give…
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5 Tools for Addressing Euthanasia Averseness in Pet Owners
As part of our veterinary oath, we promise to use our skills and knowledge for “the prevention and relief of animal suffering.” Euthanasia offers us the unique ability to aid…
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Temple Grandin: Thinking Outside the Box & Inside the Animal Mind
Animals do have emotion, and fear tends to be one of the most primal emotions,” says Temple Grandin, who has been innovating the animal welfare industry for decades with her…
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Procrastination or Bandwidth Belief?
Our desire to be challenged is a basic human drive. We may refer to this as a growth opportunity or learning mindset. And it’s why we may find ourselves gravitating…
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Veterinarian Life Advice
“People who work in medical fields are some of the most giving and kind souls that I’ve ever met. But the very first person you need to help is yourself.…
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Dr. Kat’s Products You Will Fall in Love With
It is a time for love, and the most important kind of love is the love of oneself! As veterinary professionals, we work hard. We may not be as good…
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Learning to Love Most Important Person: You
“Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better, don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills, don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.” – Jim Rohn …
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Dr. Carrie Jurney: Heading up Veterinary Wellbeing Support with NOMV
At over 35,000 members, Not One More Vet (NOMV) is the largest veterinary peer-to-peer support group in the field. And with this being the organization’s mission statement, it is easy…
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Six Podcasts We Love
Most veterinary professionals lead very busy lives, making it hard to find time for self-reflection. Self-help and career guidance podcasts are a great way to foster personal growth while you…
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