Somber conversations on mental health topics swirl around the veterinary community, but we can shift the dialogue to a more positive one. Employing strategies to safeguard our mental health is essential to help prevent burnout and COMPASSION FATIGUE, which most of us will inevitably face at some point in our schooling or career due in … Continue reading Mental Health Tips for Veterinary Professionals and Vet Students
Do you return home after a day of work to a dog who jumps all over you as if he or she hasn't seen you in months? Do you walk in your front door after running errands to find that your dog or cat has soiled the rug or chewed up your new sofa cushions? … Continue reading Home Alone: Separation Anxiety in Pets
September serves asย Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, with today (September 10th) markingย World Suicide Prevention Day. The Meowing Vet highlights a side of veterinary medicine often hidden to pet owners: the epidemic of compassion fatigue and suicide in the veterinary profession.ย Learn how you can help save a life. Trigger Warning: This article discusses mental health struggles … Continue reading What Your Veterinarian Needs You to Know about Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession
Halloween is almost here! The Goosebumpsย TV show theme song is stuck in our brains, our pumpkins are carved, and our costumes are assembled. The Meowing Vet is not only excited to celebrate Halloween, but we're also eager to share our pet safety tips and fun Halloween ideas with our readers.ย (Kitty Litter Cake, anyone?) Learn more … Continue reading Get Your Trick-or-Treat On!: A Halloween Special from The Meowing Vet
Happy birthday to us... Happy birthday to us... Happy birthday to The Meowing Vet... Happy first birthday to us! ๐๐ It's June 23, 2017, and The Meowing Vet celebrates its one year anniversary today! With the aim of providing support and hope to others, we share how we got our start. The Meowing Vet and … Continue reading The Meowing Vet Turns One Year Old!