I was a bit taken aback a few weeks ago when I received a comment on one of my blogs accusing me…
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Is the risk of suicide decreasing among United States veterinarians?
Most veterinarians and a growing percentage of the public are aware of the startling statistics previously reported regarding suicide in the veterinary…
Does euthanasia impact the mental health of veterinary care providers?
Almost every time I euthanize a client’s pet, one of the family members says to me “I don’t know how you do…
Do you know what the leading cause of compassion fatigue is in veterinary practice?
People might be shocked to find out that veterinary care providers experience traumatic events on a regular basis. These events, when experienced…
Five things you didn’t know about the mental health of veterinarians
The high profile suicides of Dr. Shirley Koshi (general practitioner in New York State) and Dr. Sophia Yin (renowned animal behaviorist) in…