Reassure owners to prevent post-pandemic surrendersMarch 8, 2021Some owners might be considering rehoming their pet post-pandemic if they are unable to bring the animal with them to work.
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Have clients gone COVID crazy?March 1, 2021Many people are fed up with stay-at-home orders, indoor dining disappearing, and freedoms lost during the pandemic. Clients may feel like grounded teenagers and act out with bad behavior.
How our profession went viral: COVID-related changes in client behaviorFebruary 9, 2021Last March, when COVID-19 initiated its first round of shutdowns, most of us wrung our hands and wondered whether our profession could weather this.
Goodness comes to light, even during a pandemicJanuary 18, 2021Veterinary medicine is no different than most other businesses—there’s been a lot of hurt throughout the profession as a result of the pandemic and its associated economic repercussions.
Check in with new owners to prevent surrendersNovember 23, 2020A Merck survey reveals 73 percent of those who adopted a dog amidst the pandemic are considering rehoming it.
Cats can give other cats COVID quite easilyNovember 18, 2020Feline-to-feline transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is possible, even if an animal is not showing any symptoms of the virus.
The "good death" revolution—Companion animal euthanasia in the modern ageNovember 16, 2020With the increased attention given to the human-animal bond, particularly during COVID; the emotional complexity of animals; and the recent and welcomed focus on veterinary wellness, the importance of a good death has risen to center stage.
Do your clients have a contingency COVID pet-care plan?November 9, 2020As COVID numbers continue to climb across the U.S., AVMA is asking veterinarians to ensure their clients have an animal-care plan in the event they contract coronavirus.
COVID pandemic exposes science denial—even in veterinary medicineOctober 29, 2020Taken by veterinary graduates in North America, the Veterinarian’s Oath begins, “I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society.”
Obesity epidemic swells with pandemicOctober 6, 2020While pudgy pets have been a persistent problem for years, the pandemic certainly hasn’t made things any easier.
