Is the struggle and debt worth it for the next generation?

Vets are held in high regard in most societies. It’s a challenging, rewarding and worthwhile career: so why are so many vets advising their kids away from veterinary medicine?

In the US at least vetmed debt can skyrocket to over $130 000. Salaries typically range from $40 000 to $100 000, but most young vets won’t reach the top end of that salary for many years, if at all.

Vets suffer from some of the highest depression rates in any profession, the stress of putting down a family’s treasured pet coupled with the stress of constantly having to stay on top of continued education lead many vets to mental illness and addiction.

So what makes young people want to become vets? Visit Vetstreet to find out.

CEVA is planning a grand celebration in the run up to Bonfire Night this year. Whilst a time of much joy and celebration to people, Bonfire Night can often be a scary night for pets full of loud noises and new settings.

CEVA are promoting two treatments designed to reduce stress in dogs and cats by using pheromones to relax pets. The pheromones are administred in much the same way as a room freshener for cats, and a specialised collar can be used for dogs.

CEVA is offering promotional items such as money-off vouchers for clients and merchandise for practices that purchase Adaptil and Feliway. Regardless of whether you purchase these products, it’s important owners know the effects Bonfire Night can have on their pets.

Click here for full details on the promotion and more information on the condition.

Ceva Animal Health has launched two handy new iPhone Apps for veterinary professionals and cat owners. The ‘Metoclopramide’ iPhone App calculates both the daily fluid requirements and the volume of metoclopramide to add to the fluid bag for a dehydrated, vomiting cat or dog.  While the ‘Cat Stress’ App helps pet owners to measure the [...]

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