Veterinarians Are Overwhelmed After Millions of Pets Were Adopted in Lockdown

23 million dogs and cats were adopted during the pandemic, and now veterinary professionals are overwhelmed with demand to treat them. If your pet has an emergency, it might be impossible to get into an animal hospital quickly. All over the country, we’re finding waiting rooms packed with people and their pets. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Webster says that pet owners facing an emergency situation should first call their vet and see if there’s an alternative to bringing them into the office.