About this episode
The episode explores the challenges facing Canada's veterinary care system amidst increasing pet ownership and staff shortages.
Why is veterinary care getting harder to access just as more Canadians bring pets into their homes? With clinics facing staff shortages and burnout, and owners paying more for care, we look at what's driving the strain on the pet care system. Then, how well do we actually understand pets? Science broadcaster Jay Ingram explores what research reveals about the animals we live with, and why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: TVO
Guest: Jay Ingram
Topics covered
- veterinary care
- pet ownership
- staff shortages
- animal research
- pet care system
Keywords
- veterinary care
- Canada
- pets
- staff shortages
- animal research
- pet care
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Canada, veterinary care system
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