Thank you for covering this story. The issue was further compounded in the early days of COVID when many veterinary hospitals donated most of their PPE to human hospitals to assist with the shortages of masks, gloves and gowns.
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Further, as an orthopedic surgeon, we were advised by our governing bodies to prioritize emergencies and delay elective procedures to preserve supplies and not put our hospital personnel at risk - thus making the backlog of cases even worse.
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Now I understand why my vet's reception is so much busier than it has been in the past.
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True heroes.
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Must be the next "heros" lost...will they get a national appreciation day too?
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Please don't overlook the nonprofit animal shelters as well. They are always typically understaffed & rely on donations & volunteers.
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