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Most veterinarians agree that the best gift of all is when clients express their appreciation during a visit and send an occasional card of thanks. MAD_Production/Shutterstock
Q: Our veterinarian has always been wonderful with our cats, so we want to give her a gift on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate seems wrong since it’s toxic to pets. Do you have better suggestions?
A: What a lovely thought! I’m sure your veterinarian will enjoy whatever gift you choose.
Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2026 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com