Veterinarians, it’s safe to say, go into their profession for the love of animals.
But with that compassion comes occupational hazards. They see dogs, cats and other beloved pets when they are sick, injured and in pain. While vets can often heal animals, or at least alleviate their suffering, delivering bad news to pet owners goes with the territory.
Compassion fatigue is a real problem in veterinary medicine, the feeling they have nothing more to give. Cyber bullying from disgruntled pet owners…
