As “Pandemic Pet” Ownership Spikes, Vet Care Faces Critical Declines Amidst Burnout

As COVID-19 endures amidst new variant outbreaks, several pandemic-related trends have followed suit – namely an uptick in “pandemic pet” ownership. Shelters, breeders, and rescue centers have been inundated with hopeful pet owners looking to combat social isolation and existential anxiety.  Now, in face of countless new patients and pet-related inquiries, many veterinary clinics are [...]

By |2021-11-10T18:50:17+00:00November 11th, 2021|Blog|

Hospice Care vs. Palliative Care: Understanding Their Key Differences

Despite its benefits, many people are entirely unaware of palliative care. More than 70 percent of U.S. adults who took part in the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) in 2018 reported no knowledge of such care. Of those who claimed some knowledge, 38 percent mistakenly equated it to hospice care and 44.4 percent said [...]

By |2021-11-10T18:45:22+00:00November 10th, 2021|Blog|