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Perth vets speak up about abusive clients amid mental health scourge in veterinary profession

Christopher Tan and Amelia Yu want the public to know that abusive behaviour is affecting mental health in their profession. (ABC Radio Perth: Alicia Bridges)

Amelia Yu treasures the letters and gifts of appreciation she receives from the owners of pets she has helped in their time of need.

But although her experiences with clients are overwhelmingly positive, she says a rising number of negative interactions with belligerent and abusive pet-owners have prompted her and other vets to speak out.

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