/tags/veterinarians Veterinarians en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-05-29/how-a-german-born-woman-became-missouris-first-practicing-female-veterinarian Dr. Suzanne Saueressig was Missouri’s first practicing female veterinarian. Her work changed the landscape of veterinary medicine in the St. Louis region. Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-05-29/how-a-german-born-woman-became-missouris-first-practicing-female-veterinarian Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /2024-02-23/midwest-missouri-rural-women-veterinarians-shortage Despite the fact that more women are going into veterinary medicine than ever before, some female practitioners in rural areas still face discrimination and pay gaps — problems experts say the industry will need to overcome to fill a shortage of animal care in those communities. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-02-23/midwest-missouri-rural-women-veterinarians-shortage Lilley Halloran /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-11/st-louis-banned-declawing-missouri-lawmakers-want-to-make-it-legal-again Missouri lawmakers are considering a proposal that would nullify local ordinances — like those in St. Louis and St. Louis County — that ban the practice of declawing cats. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:32:34 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-05-11/st-louis-banned-declawing-missouri-lawmakers-want-to-make-it-legal-again Emily Woodbury /health-science-environment/2022-09-14/rural-areas-need-more-veterinarians-but-low-pay-and-student-debt-make-choice-difficult Veterinarian clinics in rural towns have been dramatically declining in numbers for decades. Rural veterinarians often get paid less than urban practitioners, take on more workload and carry thousands of dollars in debt from medical school. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-09-14/rural-areas-need-more-veterinarians-but-low-pay-and-student-debt-make-choice-difficult Xcaret Nuñez /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-10-22/helping-pets-stay-stress-free-post-covid With more people working from home, dogs and cats suddenly find their owners home most of the time. Dr. Debra Horwitz, a veterinary behaviorist, says it's normal for pets to develop new habits from the change in routine. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:20:42 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-10-22/helping-pets-stay-stress-free-post-covid Emily Woodbury /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-14/a-look-at-veterinarian-shortage-other-challenges-within-the-profession Like many urban and rural areas around the U.S., the St. Louis region has seen a shortage of veterinarians, and it's affecting clinic hours, staffing and… Tue, 14 May 2019 21:24:19 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-05-14/a-look-at-veterinarian-shortage-other-challenges-within-the-profession Evie Hemphill /2018-06-16/shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-puts-farmers-food-supply-at-risk The scarcity of rural vets, who are the first line of defense against diseases that can spread from animals to humans, means sick and infected animals could increasingly go untested. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 12:02:48 GMT /2018-06-16/shortage-of-rural-veterinarians-puts-farmers-food-supply-at-risk Esther Honig /health-science-environment/2011-02-04/senior-care-for-a-familys-best-friend This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 4, 2011 - Advances in medical care, the changing of dog status from yard guard to sofa-hugging… Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:58:37 GMT /health-science-environment/2011-02-04/senior-care-for-a-familys-best-friend Hilary Davidson