It’s ok that not everyone is a veterinary professional, but sometimes that causes some seriously silly misunderstandings. Here are six pet owner statements you shared on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram that aren’t exactly medically sound.
1. “My dog needs a sanity shave.”
Thinking that pup needs sanitary shave, although he does live with you.
2. “My dog is leaking urine. She’s incompetent.”
Incontinent might be a more polite way of putting it.
(Inspired by @mightykittycat)
3. “I NEED MY LATEX.”
Mam, I think you are looking for Lasix.
(Inspired by @pjpancake)
4. “Here for an anal gland exploration.”
“Expression” is probably a better word, but you do need to be adventurous to perform one.
via GIPHY
(Inspired by @punkcollie)
5. “Can I have that confetti pill for fleas?”
Hmm.. how about some Comfortis? I’m unsure of the efficacy of confetti vs. fleas.
(Inspired by @vetgirlgetsfit)
6. “There’s a lot of puss coming from my dog’s foot. It’s very pu…”
I’m going to stop you there and advise you to Google “purulent.”
Danielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.
