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World Mental Health Day 2025: Pets, Caregivers, and Veterinary Wellness

A veterinary professional hugging a dog
World Mental Health Day is October 10th each year. This year’s theme—Community: Supporting Mental Wellbeing Together—is relevant to any pet family, who is keenly aware of the comfort and strength in the bonds we share with our animal companions. In today’s blogpost, I will talk about the community that exists between humans and their animals, and the role veterinary professionals play in supporting mental health of their clients and colleagues.