In the UK, 80% of new veterinarians are women as at the date of this post which is January 30, 2022. There’s been quite a definitive shift from men to women in the veterinary profession. There was a time when … Continue reading →
The average domestic cat weighing 13 pounds or more is at a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. That’s just 3 pounds overweight for a standard-sized cat which would normally weigh about 10 pounds. The point to note … Continue reading →
Back in the 1960s 98% of veterinarians were men. Nowadays, in the USA, it is said that the current ratio is 55% female to 45% male. And in the future the differential will grow in favour of women. So what … Continue reading →
Is this the best way ever for a vet to give a cat a shot š± ? The distraction of the nice tasting treat is a good idea. What is that stuff in a tube, by the way? Anything to … Continue reading →
A study concerning three aspects of the provision of veterinary care which causes stress in veterinarians has produced some interesting insights. The first insight comes from me rather than from the document itself. Fifty-seven percent of veterinarians reported that they … Continue reading →
By Betsy Anderson of TJT (Tigerās Justice Team) Although the TJT News Page is less than a month old, Tigerās Justice Team itself recently marked its three month anniversary. We began as a small group of concerned individuals, united by … Continue reading →
According to an April 21 report by ABC13 News, the case of a Texas veterinarian who killed a cat with a bow and arrow will go to the Austin County District Attorney. Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes announced Tuesday morning … Continue reading →
By Walter (with the help of Ruth aka Kattaddorra) I love my food but the other day I couldnāt fancy even a bite. The mammies (Babz and Ruth) got worried and said if I didnāt eat Iād have to go … Continue reading →
I recently had the extreme pleasure of interviewing Utah veterinarian Dr. Kristen Doub. She is a cat lover extraordinaire who is greatly concerned about feline health and their welfare. But what is extra-special about Dr. Doubās practice is her unwillingness … Continue reading →
Traditionally, women are the nurturers and men are the hunters. It seems that those roles are cast in concrete. These roles go back to the beginning of homo sapiens. The roles are alive and well today. Perhaps men are deliberately … Continue reading →
