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For Pet Lovers

As a puppy bounded into the office, their owner several yards away. The pup walked up to another dog then began to play. The other dog was scared and growled as the pup...

There I Said It: What Happened to Common Courtesy?

Courtesy: The showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others. I am only one person. The world does not revolve around me. I am a small part of this universe....

There I Said It…The Veterinary Profession Has a Long History of Being Complacent About Racism

Today’s climate has a lot of people doing their part to educate themselves and fight against a social pandemic: racism. And it has been encouraging to see. But alongside education...

Learning From the Toilet Paper Crisis: Avoid Panic Buying Pet Food

One of the big questions that veterinary teams have been getting from pet parents during the COVID-19 pandemic is, “How much pet food should I have on hand?” Given the current...

COVID-19 and Your Pet

It has been a life-changing week in Northern Minnesota. Less than a month ago, COVID-19 was known only as “The Corona Virus” and thought to be a disease of foreign countries...

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For Vet Teams

Cone of Shame Episode 46: RACE CE! Hip Dysplasia: Conservative and Rehabilitation Management

This program has been approved for 0.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. While there is ample information on the topics of...

Cone of Shame Episode 45: Make this Dog Diarrhea STOP! (HDYTT)

This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark talks with his dear friend, the dynamic and shining star that is veterinary nutritionist Dr. Jackie Parr. They discuss that young...

Cone of Shame Episode 44: NEW RESEARCH – What REALLY Keeps Techs Engaged and Satisfied?

This week on the Cone!!! New JAVMA article about what technicians really care about in their jobs. Are you providing them? Are you wasting your time and resources doing things...

Resilience In a Time of Uncertainty

There is no doubt that the last few months have been incredibly difficult for all of us. From having to pivot not only in our personal lives but for many of us, also our professional...

Best of the Cone of Shame Podcast: Cat Behavior

Cone of Shame Episode 7: Scarf and Barf Cats (HDYTT) In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with feline behavior consultant Ingrid...

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