The Husbandry and Feeding of Veterinarians (for new owners)

These tips are a how-to of surviving the highs and lows of sharing your life with a vet.

Read closely and heed the advice – it will serve you well if you’re one of the wonderful people who support us in our crazy, smelly, stressful careers.

Claws Carefully Sheathed

Congratulations on your new relationship! Partnering with a veterinarian is not without its challenges, but with some care and effort you can make things work. Here are a few pointers to help you maximize the bond with your veterinarian.

1. Veterinarians are omnivores – unless they are vegetarians. You’ll have to figure out which type you have. Start out by offering a nice mid-rare steak. If your veterinarian looks ineffably sad and turns away, you have a vegetarian. Eat the steak yourself and turn on fans to vent the smell of cooked flesh, then offer your veterinarian a nice pasta or salad. Timbits

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