Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Sometimes it’s easy to find something to do any night of the week, but other times it’s a daunting task. According to recent data from WalletHub, it all depends on where you live.

As a veterinary professional, no doubt you’ve come across some, ahem, peculiar pet names in your practice. But get a load of these.

Animal rescues and shelters across the country are celebrating “Cinco de Meow” by offering adoption specials, fundraisers, fiestas and more. No kitten around, we think this is a great way to bring attention to the plight of shelter pets.

Research shows that eating yogurt and decreasing caffeine intake can decrease anxiety, sadness and depression, which may help improve resilience to compassion fatigue.

World Book Day, celebrated each year on April 23, is an international celebration of reading designated by UNESCO. To honor this worldwide event, we’re offering an eclectic list of newer books written for veterinary professionals and animal lovers — from textbooks to novels to memoirs and all sorts of in-between. Happy reading!

Ready to start your own practice from scratch and relish in its greatness? Hold your horses and give yourself the once-over before anything else.

Traveling with pets can be tough, but not if you’re visiting a city that accepts pets with open arms and offers lots of adventures for pets and their people.

Easter egg hunts are fun for everyone, right? Egg hunts for dogs are popping up more and more across the country, and some of these dogs really get into the spirit of the hunt.

Taking a trip but don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? In honor of National Pet Day, check out these pet-friendly hotels — and even a cruise line — that let your pet take that much-needed vacation with you.

Need a breather? A break? A little time to de-stress? Who doesn’t? Download one of these 5 popular stress relief apps, and you may find yourself feeling more clarity, joy, and peace in your daily life.

Compassion and empathy are great, but can harm veterinary professionals if not tempered carefully.

This VHMA survey indicates how many managers work from home, what they love about itand whats tough to accomplish off site.

CVC educator and new author Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP, talks about the dangers of and misconceptions abouttwo big parts of many veterinarians' psychology.

Travel + Leisure’s list of the best affordable US cities might just give you the inspiration you need for your next getaway. Plentiful urban parks, free concerts, low-cost historic attractions, cheap and tasty eats, and good beer make these cities low in cost but high in fun.

Air travel can be taxing, to say the least, in part because of the airports you enter along your route. Depending on where your travels take you, however, you might be more than pleasantly surprised by your airport experience. Here we list some of the world’s best.

Retiring early is a challenging goal for most veterinarians, and where you live may be a deciding factor in whether it’s feasible for you. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst cities for early retirement.

If you’re looking for ways to live a happier and healthier life, look no further than the “10 Keys to Happier Living.”

Many humans spend their lives with a single, monogamous partner, but this is not the norm for most animals. There are a few exceptions, though. Here are a few of the animals that form strong bonds with only one partner and mate for life.

The “livability” of a city is measured by several factors, including education, health care, and housing, to name a few. Dominating this year’s list of the world’s most livable cities is Western Europe.

If you plan on joining the estimated 33 million people worldwide planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an estimated 13 million pints of Guinness, then go ahead and take March 18 off from your healthy habits.

Dr. Emily Manor provides the medical oncology perspective on this challenging oncology case.

Dr. Lisa Viesselmann provides the clinical pathology perspective on this challenging oncology case.

Dr. Janina Bartels provides the radiology perspective on this challenging oncology case.

Dr. Jade Fisher provides the anatomic pathology perspective on this challenging oncology case.

Dr. Jose Guevara provides the surgery perspective on this challenging oncology case.

I had a solid career with a bright future when I felt a crazy urge to quit my job and go to vet school.

Travel news and analysis website Skift has released what it believes are the biggest trends affecting travel this year.

Can you guess which is the top-ranked domestic airline?