veterinarians

UK Vet Dies By Suicide Over ‘Rich Clients With Brand New Cars Unnecessarily Euthanising Their Pets’

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UK Vet Dies By Suicide Over ‘Rich Clients With Brand New Cars Unnecessarily Euthanising Their Pets’

The tragic death of Dr John Ellis, a highly respected 35-year-old veterinary surgeon from the United Kingdom, has raised serious concerns about the mental health challenges faced by professionals in the veterinary field. Dr Ellis, described as “talented and compassionate,” ended his life using euthanasia drugs obtained from his workplace. His distress was reportedly exacerbated … Read more

Dog owners get reprieve, but some still anxious over U.S. border rules

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Dog owners get reprieve, but some still anxious over U.S. border rules

Some dog owners say the temporary exemption Canada has received from the most onerous new U.S. rules for bringing dogs across the border doesn’t go far enough and the reprieve needs to be made permanent. Earlier this month the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that as of Aug. 1, dogs coming … Read more

Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care

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Corporations are buying local vet clinics — raising questions about price, choice and quality of care

Dr. Ryan Redgrave isn’t a dying breed, but his kind aren’t as common as they once were.  You see, Redgrave is an independent vet.  “It’s a busy job in and of itself,” he said, “and the running of a small business is challenging.” Redgrave owns Weste Animal Hospital in Lawrencetown, N.S., near Halifax.   After working … Read more