Pet Owners Are Fabricating Sick Days to Avoid Veterinary Stigma at Work

By Peter Saalfield · Fast Company · 2026-10-21

According to Fast Company, nearly half of employed pet owners admit to inventing cover stories when they need time off for animal care. A survey by MetLife Pet Insurance found that many workers feel forced to frame veterinary emergencies as personal illnesses or family crises to

According to Fast Company, nearly half of employed pet owners admit to inventing cover stories when they need time off for animal care. A survey by MetLife Pet Insurance found that many workers feel forced to frame veterinary emergencies as personal illnesses or family crises to