What Your Veterinarian Needs You to Know about Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession

September 10, 2018July 17, 20213 Comments

September serves as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, with today (September 10th) marking 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. 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

Saying Goodbye: Preparing for a Pet’s Euthanasia

March 3, 2017January 7, 20233 Comments

I've been dreading writing this article on pet euthanasia for quite some time. However, as both a veterinarian and as a dog and cat owner who has been through the difficult decision of putting a pet to sleep, I realize how important understanding the euthanasia process is for fellow pet owners. Though saying goodbye to … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Preparing for a Pet’s Euthanasia

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What Your Veterinarian Needs You to Know about Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession

Saying Goodbye: Preparing for a Pet’s Euthanasia

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