Could our profession's growing emphasis on empathy be contributing to defensive medicine, compromised clinical judgement, and veterinary burnout?
News|Articles|December 24, 2023
3 must-reads for Christmas
These holiday-associated articles aim to inform and entertain.
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Christmas celebration is underway, and dvm360®is keeping readers informed and entertained. The following articles offer safety tips and behavioral insight as well as a bit of holiday magic:
Tips for a safe and joyous holiday season : Veterinary teams are educating pet owners on how to keep their companion animals from harm and out of emergency departments during holiday celebrations.Why do cats enjoy Christmas trees? : Feline experts Mikel Delgado, PhD; Lorna Whittemore, DVM; and Paola Cuevas, MVS; discuss these pets’ fascination with the popular holiday decoration, and how owners can keep their animals safe from associated hazards.Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas Eve flight : American Veterinary Medical Association President Rena Carlson, DVM, AVMA, and Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT, immediate-past president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, have examined Santa’s 9 reindeer to ensure they are healthy and ready for their annual journey around the world.
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