THERE’S no doubt about it - rabbits, guinea pigsand hamsters will always be popular choices with clients, especially those with small children. As RVNs, SVNs and patient care assistants, we all play a role in sharing advice and knowledge on how to best care for these interesting, and somewhat charismatic, creatures.The truth is, some may see “small furries" as inferior to the cat or dog, and it may often come as a surprise when a client is willing to spend hundreds of pounds on treatment for their hamster, which has a life span of twoto three years. However, any animal can be a companion to someone, and we should always offer honest and heartfelt advice, regardless of our personal views.
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