The Viewer Viewpoint - Where Viewers Have Their Say
This area of the site is viewer-submitted materials: medical articles, FAQs, Q&As, humor, poems, stories of medical triumph. You are invited to submit your content for consideration http://here.
Share your tips, stories and opinions
The opinions, comments and tips from viewers greatly enrich this site. See what viewers have to say on a variety of veterinary and pet health topics, and add in your comments as well. Do you have tips on how you saved money with pets? Has your pet eaten anything particularly icky lately? Are you considering a career as a veterinary technician and wonder what the salary is like? Learn and contribu…
The opinions, comments and tips from viewers greatly enrich this site. See what viewers have to say on a variety of veterinary and pet health topics, and add in your comments as well. Do you have tips on how you saved money with pets? Has your pet eaten anything particularly icky lately? Are you considering a career as a veterinary technician and wonder what the salary is like? Learn and contribu…
What Our Pets Teach Us
I recently wrote about taking a few moments to reflect about what our pets teach us. The focus always seems to be on what we should be teaching our pets, but when you think about it, they have lots to teach us too! Here is a follow-up article, with viewer comments about what they have learned over the years from beloved pets large and small.
I recently wrote about taking a few moments to reflect about what our pets teach us. The focus always seems to be on what we should be teaching our pets, but when you think about it, they have lots to teach us too! Here is a follow-up article, with viewer comments about what they have learned over the years from beloved pets large and small.
Viewer Viewpoint News: Writers Group Seeks Cat-Related Contest Entries
The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) is now accepting entries for its 14th annual Communications Contest for writers, photographers and editors in print, online and broadcast media. All published writers and photographers are eligible, regardless of CWA membership, and are encouraged to participate. This contest is is open to work published between June 15, 2006 and June 15, 2007. The deadline for submitting entries is July 1, 2007.
The international Cat Writers' Association (CWA) is now accepting entries for its 14th annual Communications Contest for writers, photographers and editors in print, online and broadcast media. All published writers and photographers are eligible, regardless of CWA membership, and are encouraged to participate. This contest is is open to work published between June 15, 2006 and June 15, 2007. The deadline for submitting entries is July 1, 2007.
Viewer Viewpoint: Hunger Affects Pets of the Homeless
Homeless people are often a "forgotten" part of society. While agencies provide emergency shelter and food for humans, little is done for pets of the homeless. This article introduces a new program that collects pet food and partners with a food bank, or food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter that already distributes food to the homeless and disadvantaged. Learn how your local veterinary hospital can help this program in your local community, from guest author Genevieve Frederick.
Homeless people are often a "forgotten" part of society. While agencies provide emergency shelter and food for humans, little is done for pets of the homeless. This article introduces a new program that collects pet food and partners with a food bank, or food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter that already distributes food to the homeless and disadvantaged. Learn how your local veterinary hospital can help this program in your local community, from guest author Genevieve Frederick.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Veterinary Acupuncture
Guest author Liz Fernandez DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (Chi-Institute) has been practicing small animal and emergency veterinary medicine for over 22 years and is certfied in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbology and Tui-Na. Learn more about these treatment modalities and her work in this Viewer Viewpoint article.
Guest author Liz Fernandez DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (Chi-Institute) has been practicing small animal and emergency veterinary medicine for over 22 years and is certfied in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbology and Tui-Na. Learn more about these treatment modalities and her work in this Viewer Viewpoint article.
The Viewer Viewpoint Poll
Previous Viewer Viewpoint articles have examined the veterinarian-pet owner relationship. This poll examines pet owner loyalty: do you go to the same vet for all of your veterinary needs, or do you shop around for the best "deal", be it medical workup or price? Cast your votes here!
Previous Viewer Viewpoint articles have examined the veterinarian-pet owner relationship. This poll examines pet owner loyalty: do you go to the same vet for all of your veterinary needs, or do you shop around for the best "deal", be it medical workup or price? Cast your votes here!
The Viewer Viewpoint - Opinion Piece
To be a veterinarian, one must be knowledgeable about many things -- anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases, surgery, and so on. What about just "everyday" behavior? Knowing what is "normal" for a particular species or individual? This Viewer Viewpoint piece examines the topic of animal behavior in the veterinary office setting.
To be a veterinarian, one must be knowledgeable about many things -- anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases, surgery, and so on. What about just "everyday" behavior? Knowing what is "normal" for a particular species or individual? This Viewer Viewpoint piece examines the topic of animal behavior in the veterinary office setting.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Opinion Piece
We have heard a few veterinarian "pros and cons" from viewers detailing what they like/don't like about their veterinarian. This week, two veterinarians offer their thoughts on the doctor-pet owner relationship, in the Viewer Viewpoint.
We have heard a few veterinarian "pros and cons" from viewers detailing what they like/don't like about their veterinarian. This week, two veterinarians offer their thoughts on the doctor-pet owner relationship, in the Viewer Viewpoint.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Opinion Piece: The Pros and Cons of My Veterinary Provider
A viewer-submitted piece outlining what the author feels are the pros and cons of her veterinary provider. This series of viewer-submitted thoughts and opinions examines what clients look for and find important when considering their pet's health care. This article series will also feature comments from veterinary professionals in future articles.
A viewer-submitted piece outlining what the author feels are the pros and cons of her veterinary provider. This series of viewer-submitted thoughts and opinions examines what clients look for and find important when considering their pet's health care. This article series will also feature comments from veterinary professionals in future articles.
The Viewer Viewpoint: What I Don't Like About My Vet
What do you like or dislike about your current veterinarian? Have you found the "perfect" vet or are you still searching? This series of viewer-submitted opinions examines these questions and will hopefully help others find a veterinarian that fits their needs and their pet's personality.
What do you like or dislike about your current veterinarian? Have you found the "perfect" vet or are you still searching? This series of viewer-submitted opinions examines these questions and will hopefully help others find a veterinarian that fits their needs and their pet's personality.
The Viewer Viewpoint: How My Dog's Health Improved With Age
Sometimes a difficult situation can open up a new line of communication about your pet's health care. In this Viewer Viewpoint opinion piece, learn about how an apparent vaccine reaction in Nikki the dog changed her health care plan and her lifestyle in this story submitted by her owner.
Sometimes a difficult situation can open up a new line of communication about your pet's health care. In this Viewer Viewpoint opinion piece, learn about how an apparent vaccine reaction in Nikki the dog changed her health care plan and her lifestyle in this story submitted by her owner.
Wuffy, the Cat Rescuing Dog
Wuffy was rescued/adopted 11 years ago. That in itself is a happy story. What's more, Wuffy has worked for over 10 years rescuing abandoned cats! This photo gallery contains images of Wuffy the dog and her various feline rescues and patients.
Wuffy was rescued/adopted 11 years ago. That in itself is a happy story. What's more, Wuffy has worked for over 10 years rescuing abandoned cats! This photo gallery contains images of Wuffy the dog and her various feline rescues and patients.
The Viewer Viewpoint: Great Dane Graces Our Lives
Stories of animal neglect, abuse, and abandonment are a daily occurrence in the news these days. This article, like most of the Viewer Viewpoint articles, offers a bright side -- animals given a new lease on life thanks to the kindness of those people who have adopted. Read Cicely's story to be reminded of the power of pet adoption.
Stories of animal neglect, abuse, and abandonment are a daily occurrence in the news these days. This article, like most of the Viewer Viewpoint articles, offers a bright side -- animals given a new lease on life thanks to the kindness of those people who have adopted. Read Cicely's story to be reminded of the power of pet adoption.
The Viewer Viewpoint: Wuffy, the Cat Rescuing Dog
Read about Wuffy the amazing rescue dog in this Viewer Viewpoint article. This dog was rescued/adopted 11 years ago. That in itself is a happy story. What's more, Wuffy has worked for over 10 years rescuing abandoned cats! Learn about her work with the with Southern California Siamese (cat) Rescue in this success story article.
Read about Wuffy the amazing rescue dog in this Viewer Viewpoint article. This dog was rescued/adopted 11 years ago. That in itself is a happy story. What's more, Wuffy has worked for over 10 years rescuing abandoned cats! Learn about her work with the with Southern California Siamese (cat) Rescue in this success story article.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Article Archive
This is the original index of all Viewer Viewpoint stories, poems, articles, humor and opinion pieces, submitted by viewers. This index also houses a large collection of works by author Jim Willis.
This is the original index of all Viewer Viewpoint stories, poems, articles, humor and opinion pieces, submitted by viewers. This index also houses a large collection of works by author Jim Willis.
The Viewer Viewpoint - Submit Your Story, Article or Poem!
Are you an author? Do you have something to say to the viewers of this site? You are invited to submit your work to be considered for inclusion in the Viewer Viewpoint! Click here to find out how.
Are you an author? Do you have something to say to the viewers of this site? You are invited to submit your work to be considered for inclusion in the Viewer Viewpoint! Click here to find out how.
Sucess Stories! Stories of courage, triumph, and hope from viewers
This page is an index of Success Stories. Pet owners have submitted works detailing amazing pet survival stories, "Good Samaritism" stories, and stories explaining just how important pets are in our lives.
This page is an index of Success Stories. Pet owners have submitted works detailing amazing pet survival stories, "Good Samaritism" stories, and stories explaining just how important pets are in our lives.