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VetVine Client Care
Avoiding Caregiver Burnout And Finding Support
Behavior
Caring for a person or a pet affected with any chronic medical condition or illness can be physically and emotionally draining. Whether a pet requires long-term care for a disease (e.g. diabetes or epilepsy) or has a behavior problem requiring lifestyle adjustments, supporting the caregiver is essential for ensuring quality of life for all.
In past webinar discussions about the emotional impact of a pet's behavior problem on the caregiver, we heard repeatedly from pet owners about some of their struggles and the array of emotions tied to caring for their special needs pets.
Kristin Buller, LCSW (in October 2017) shared these suggestions for finding support and avoiding caregiver burnout: