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Staying sane in the tough world of veterinary medicine | The Islander

Many may be surprised to learn that veterinary medicine is one of the most stressful professions in the world. And the suicide rate among veterinarians is alarmingly high. According to industry group Love Your Pet Love Your Vet, veterinarians are up to four times more likely to kill themselves than the general population and twice as likely as other healthcare …

Desexing is the right thing for your cat and the community | The Islander

One very important thing that cat owners can do is dexex their cats before they reach puberty and can reproduce, known as prepubertal detoxification, or PPD. PPD provides individual cat health and welfare benefits and can help reduce the number of unwanted and homeless cats in Australia. While it is uncommon to find an asexual dog in most Australian communities …