Burnout, stress plague veterinary industry amidst pandemic

Staff shortages, changing protocols, and long hours all contributed to increased veterinary stress and burnout amidst the pandemic. This is according to a comprehensive study examining the mental health and…

How to Recognize the Critical Signs of Stress in a Dog

Ever experienced going on a trip with your sweet dog only to have them shiver with nerves throughout the drive? Or perhaps having an angry neighbor at your doorstep because…

9 out of 10 veterinarians cite increased stress levels in new research report

Merck Animal Health has released findings of its comprehensive study conducted in collaboration with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), examining the wellbeing and mental health of US veterinarians. Conducted…

Zen the dog provides stress relief for Vancouver cops

Labrador Golden Retriever unique to BC law enforcement agencies First of all, he’s not your average police dog. He doesn’t chase bad guys. He doesn’t sniff drugs or explosives. What…

Practice inefficiencies compound veterinary stress

As children, many veterinarians dreamed of growing up and becoming a veterinarian. However, a shocking number of veterinarians say they are seriously considering giving up their dream job for non-retirement…

Ferocious Dog urge fans to dig deep in aid of Combat Stress spearheaded with £5,000 donation from Lee Bonsall Memorial Fund

Ferocious Dog will play at Real Time Live in Chesterfield on October 13th, 2021. The band will play at Real Time Live in Chesterfield on Wednesday October 13th, two days…

Why the pandemic made some cats sick with stress – and how we can help them

Those of us who own pets likely enjoyed their company in the depths of the pandemic. Not only are pets potentially good for our physical health, they also promote our…

How Therapy Dogs Can Help College Students Cope With Stress

Christine Kivlen is a clinical professor of occupational therapy at Wayne State University. She says therapy dogs can be a great asset on campus for improving student mental health. These…

Cat adoption eases stress for felines and kids with autism

Share that items You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. While researchers have found that adding a shelter cat to the family can help…

Shortage of veterinarians across Alberta causing burnout, stress on industry

Many industries have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, and veterinary clinics are no different. There is a shortage of veterinarians across the province, affecting the physical health of the animals…