Veterinarians in Singapore are possibly more stressed and upset than their clients think they are. This is not to say that all Singaporean vets are stressed and upset but, in general, there appears to be an issue over the mental … please continue reading
Ahh..this is sad. Cat puts his head in vet’s ‘trash hole’ to try and hide. It is amazing that cats seem to believe that if they hide their head they become invisible. Perhaps they don’t think this when they do … please continue reading
According to a new study co-authored by a Cambridge Health Alliance psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School researcher, veterinarians often suffer from moral stress issues in the veterinary field. The research was done by Lisa Moses and J. Wesley Boyd and … please continue reading
In summary the most frustrating thing about being a veterinarian is the behaviour of the animals’ owners. Specifically what frustrates veterinarians the most are owners who: take the advice of their veterinarian on a product and buy it elsewhere believing … please continue reading
Doctors’ patients should question their doctor on the drugs and treatments offered using the BRAN test. The aim is to reduce overmedication and decrease interventions. GP patients like to come away with something when they visit their GP’s surgery. Often … please continue reading
In light of Elisa’s story of the veterinarian who hit a dog (see link below), it occurred to me, as I am sure it has occurred to many others, that veterinary schools should apply a personality test to applicants. I … please continue reading
By Dr. Max Spicer It’s hard to give your 100% care to your cat when you don’t have any idea of what your feline friend is thinking. There’ll be times you wish you can speak cat just to make sure … please continue reading
I’m speculating, of course I am. But I think my speculation is justified. This is a story about the Pet Haven Animal Hospital in Kensington, Brooklyn, USA. Claire Rust took her young, male, perky cat to Pet Haven for a … please continue reading
Top of the list, it appears, is dog and cat owners listening to other people for veterinary medical advice leading to pet owners arguing with veterinarians, telling them that their trainer, groomer or breeder told them something else. In fact, … please continue reading
This is a welcome development. I don’t want to blow my own trumpet but many years ago I recommended that veterinarians step up to the plate and rather than declawing cats they introduced seminars and classes (call them what you … please continue reading
