Dogs with respiratory disease may be at higher risk of digestive system abnormalities, according to a study from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Researchers investigated the interplay between disorders in canine respiratory and digestive systems, finding 75 percent of dogs with respiratory disease were found to have one or more co-existing digestive … [Read more...]
Mental health challenges aren’t a given in veterinary medicine
Veterinary medicine is an intensely emotional field and mental health challenges are real, but they are complicated and do not define the profession, says Kerry Karaffa, mental health and well-being coordinator at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine. He says research shows that access to lethal means is a more significant factor in veterinary … [Read more...]