|Articles|February 15, 2016

Color me happy!

Coloring isn't for kids anymoreit's a real-deal stress-reliever. Don't believe us? Give these veterinary-themed coloring pages a try.

Kids have got it right-even DVMs are finally admitting it. Six of the top 20 selling books on Amazon now are adult coloring books. And colorers swear this harmless distraction can pull your mind from the churn of your left-brained day to the more creative right brain, delivering focus and relaxation. Psychologists agree, saying coloring may take second in eff ectiveness only to meditation. Say it with us... Om.

We know one DVM who's all in on the coloring book phenomenon. While visiting Kansas City for CVC 2015, Shawn Finch, DVM, and her family visited the Crayola store for coloring books to bring home for work and play. Dr. Finch says that her staff started coloring the books during down times and loved the stress relief.

Ready to pick up your pencils (or markers or pens)? We've made some guilt-free veterinary-themed coloring pages just for you. Download them now and get happy!