Veterinarians aren’t only responsible for the well-being and health of animals. They’re also responsible for their own safety and that of their staff. Excellent veterinary clinic safety usually leads to better patient care. Being aware of the common vet hazards is an effective way of keeping the workplace safe. Widespread veterinary hazards include physical and […]
Dr. Laura Catena
Top 10 reasons all veterinary technicians should wear protective gloves
According to the National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health, work-related injuries and sicknesses rank second among animal handlers. They average up to over $8 million in claims for compensation and treatments annually with an average of approximately $2700 in a single claim. Training programs implementation and provision of proper safety attire to health caregivers […]
Holiday Safety Tips!
“The holidays can be a time of joy and excitement, but as veterinarian, Dr. Laura Catena warns, “we need to be aware of the potential dangers to our fur family, especially this time of year.” The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) states, “Amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common holiday plants […]
Vet Talk: The Tenacious Tick & Tick Borne Diseases by Dr. Laura Catena
We are seeing more and more cases of tick borne disease with often severe consequences. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. My dog Isabelle has had both ehrlichiosis and lyme. We […]
Vet Talk: Senior Pet Care
What is the most common ailment you see in your senior patients? What are some of the signs of this ailment and ways we can prevent it from occurring? In my senior patients, a huge health concern that I see is dental disease. By the age of 3, most pets have dental disease. If left […]
The Importance of Self-Care in the Veterinary Profession
What is self-care and why do we need it? Self-care is not only recognizing the relationship we have with ourselves but also prioritizing it. This means we have to put in intentional effort to sustain self-care. At times, that means calling ourselves out behaviors we are doing that are not healthy for us and harm […]
Pet Age: Veterinarian Turns Injury into Pet Care Industry Tool
Working with animals has been a fulfilling career choice for me. As a veterinarian, I’m able to provide care and compassion to my patients while maintaining and improving their quality of life. After completing four years of veterinary school, I started working at an emergency practice in Pennsylvania. The cases that I saw varied from […]
Pet Age: Puppies 101: What You Need to Know About Puppy Products
A Guest post by Dr. Laura Catena for Pet Age. Getting a puppy for the first time is an exciting, new adventure. Puppies are undoubtedly adorable, but require a certain level of care in order to thrive as they grow.
How to Avoid Cat Scratches & Improve Animal Handling Safety
The ArmOR Hand Animal Handling Gloves are cat handling gloves (and also are used with a variety of other species) and will improve the animal handling experience. These cat scratch gloves are also bite resistant as well. Here are a few things that cat handlers can do to increase workplace safety: Wear proper personal protective […]
Why Declaw Surgery Must be Banned: Questions & Answers
Declawing (De-Knuckling) surgery is an inhumane, unnecessary mutilation/amputation of bones, nerves, joint capsules, and ligaments. It is the amputation at the last joint of a cat. Will stopping declaws cause a loss of income for the veterinarian? No. Per Dr. Joffe’s letter (Canada) – Income increases when clients know the vet is compassionate/humane. Revenue from […]