“Darn it! <my friend> didn’t act on what their new pet needed. Now it’s ill.”
The situations described here by Shannon Nowak, BS, LVT, RVT, will be familiar to many animal health pros. It does sting when people seek your professional advice then promptly ignore your recommendations. Her guidance to show up but with boundaries is good advice. Put your time, energy and education to work with others who will act on your recommendations.
Source: Animal Health News & Views, June 20265. Link.
You are not responsible for what someone does after you give them accurate, compassionate and professional advice.” – Shannon Nowak, BS, LVT, RVT