Veterinary Medicine

Cute questions for ya'll. Where do or would you go on vacation with your pet?

How do you feel about declawing domestic cats?

What was your path to becoming a veterinarian? Any time doing other things?

How long have you worked in the veterinary field?

Should certain dog breeds be banned?

Do you believe in pet owners giving supplements to their pets? Do you support the use of supplements?

What does your work/life balance look like?

What made you want to go into veterinary medicine? Was it your first career choice?

What do you think is the best veterinary medical breakthrough in the last ten years and has it allowed you to save more patients.

Hello there, Fishies! I recently read a post about the NAVLE and it just took me back. I would love to know how you guys have powered through the post-NAVLE depression/anxiety. Took it a few years bac… more

What are some ethical issues you've had to face? Maybe something around euthanasia, I often get into dicey situations..how do you manage?

How do you get over putting down an animal? It is so hard on me, every time.

What would you say are the top Veterinary Conferences to attend? Going to try to make time for one this year.

Are you familiar with 3D printed prosthetics and orthotics for animals? We are supposed to use some and I don't know if the 3D part makes them less reliable

Have you noticed a vet shortage in your area?

I’m a Veterinary Practice Manager. I’ve been at the same practice for over 16 years. Couple years ago we sold to corporate and has been nothing but a negative experience. They are all about revenue. I… more

What are the top 3 reasons you think pet obesity is on the rise?

A dog comes in with some teeth that are rotting in the back. I tell the owners that they need to be removed. The owners say they don’t want to remove them because of the cost. They tell me the dog is … more

What are some specialty services your practice offers?

What percentage of your visits are now virtual/telemedicine versus in-person visits?

Does your office use Stem Cell Therapy?

hamsters are mainly nocturnal, and it's normal for them to hibernate in the winter, but I always get at least one frantic "is my hamster dying" phone call per month. Probably a good idea… more

It's especially important to keep an eye on your pets during the colder months. Getting locked in the garage by mistake can be harmful or deadly to an animal.

It bothers me when people call their pet an "emotional support animal" if it hasn't been properly trained. Of course the animal is good for your emotions, but that doesn't automatica… more

Has your office fired a rude customer? We just did because the practice owner was very irate with them and very protective of us, but to be honest I'm not sure it was merited.

The best way to train your pet is NOT yelling at it. If you wouldn't like a stranger treating your animal that way, then how can you justify doing so yourself?

Abused/rescued animals can be great pets, but often have behavioral problems. So ask yourself if you have the 1.)patience, 2.)time, and 3.)discipline to retrain the animal; if so, go for it!

Guide dogs are not pets, they are highly trained and need to be able to focus without distraction. Please remember not to pet, feed, or talk to them without first consulting their handler.

No, it isn't mean to put your dog on a leash, it's an important training tool. It also keeps them from darting into a street because they see a bird. Dogs have terrible impulse control! 😂

German shepherds are high-energy and need LOTS of exercise. Pay attention to an animal's breed when considering a pet; you want to find a friend who has a similar temperament to yours.

If you are walking your dog and someone asks to pet it, you really need to make sure the animal is OK with it as well. We all get in bad moods sometimes. And your dog is a creature, not an accessory

I can't quite wrap my head around the dog strollers people use. Most healthy dogs can walk a long time before getting tired, and it's harmful to treat them like "babies," because tha… more

I'm a Vet Nurse Supervisor for a large animal rescue. I was wondering if any Vet Nurses or Veterinary Supervisors could share their salary? I'm working on raises for my staff and would love to… more

Smaller dogs (chihuahuas especially) are prone to acting up, and it gets worse if they aren't taken on regular walks. OK, I know it's a teeny tiny pup, but it's still a dog, not a child! L… more

I wish some people could be banned for life from having pets. A lot of serial adopters get rid of their pets when they are no longer "cute," and it's not OK to treat animals like this.

Parrots are highly social animals, but they are often neglected because they are so high-maintenance. They're worth the investment, they make amazing pets if treated properly!

It's always weird to me that movies show veterinarians stitching up humans' lacerations. 🙄 I get why this seems possible, but no, that's a pretty different skill set

I have a new coworker who specializes in aquatic creatures, and watching him perform surgery on an angelfish was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Very impressive

Please tell your vet if your pet is a rescue; they often have traumatic pasts, and it is very helpful for us to know ahead of time because the animals need extra patience.

Retired service animals make the best pets ever. Just think: a loyal, intelligent companion with no training necessary. Hard to imagine a better scenario!