Author: The Pet Doc DVM
I am a practicing small animal veterinarian dedicated to helping strengthen the bond between owners and their four-legged friends. Due to the large number of patients I see a day and staffing shortages, the amount of time I am able to spend in each appointment is often limited. I find it frustrating that pet owners do not always get all of their questions and concerns addressed during an appointment due to this time constraint. In my opinion, this is a huge disservice to both the owner and their beloved pet. In addition, the cost of veterinary services has sky-rocked over the years, which doesn't help the situation. Owners are now being forced to pay more for veterinary care, while at the same time have less time to discuss any questions and concerns regarding their pet with their veterinarian. I can only image how frustrating this must be for pet owners! In fact, I too find this new dynamic in veterinary medicine less than ideal. Personally, I enjoy getting to speak with owners about their pets and help them provide their four-legged friends with the best care possible. However, this is where myself and many other practicing veterinarians fall short on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, I have come up with a solution pet owners deserve. Outside of my normal work day, I will be writing this blog to help pet owners navigate common issues, answer questions regarding dogs and cats, provide tips and tricks about caring for pets, and so much more!