Tik Tok Vets and 30-second Pet Education: Is the social media experiment helping or hurting pets and veterinary professionals?

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 12:09 p.m.

b'Pet parents and veterinary professionals are increasingly getting their news, information, and even medical advice from social media. With the trend toward shorter forms of content, is this helping or hurting pet care and veterinary professionals?\\n\\u2026\\nThis week our co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT tackle the impact Tik Tok, Instagram, Snapchat are having on the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and pet parents. What effect is this global \\u201csocial experiment\\u201d of social media having on the quality of life, health, and overall wellbeing for both people and pets? \\n\\u2026\\nThe pair offer solutions for veterinary professionals interested in learning more about what pet parents are asking about online (Dr. Ward describes how he uses \\u201csocial listening\\u201d) and Beckie explores the pros and cons of super-speedy scrolling and \\u201cmeme learning.\\u201d\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, this is a candid conversation about a topic that continues to affect the world. How are you using social media, especially short-form media in your practice? What do you think about veterinary professionals and pet parents using these platforms as their primary means of information? What are some of your favorite - and unfavorite - influencers?\\n\\u2026\\nViewfinders, thank you again for your loyal listening as we near our FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! Stay safe and give your pets a hug from us! See you next Wednesday!'