Andy Roark DVM MS

What happens if your dog gets stung by a bee? Dr. Andy Roark shares some helpful tips in this episode of Cone of Shame. Know what a normal reaction looks like… via GIPHY  …But don’t take these symptoms lightly! via GIPHY  What are early symptoms of anaphylactic shock? via GIPHY  Important: If you see any… Read More

Ok – We’ve all had a brain freeze while recording dog breed names in medical records. The result? Some typos so epic that completely new dog breeds are created. We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to discover some of the best ones you’ve seen. 1. The Great Polynesian via GIPHY (Thanks to @redheadvettech for the inspiration)…. Read More

We know that not everyone spends as much time online as we do, but we also know you still want to be up to date on the latest veterinary and animal news. You just need to do it fast. Enter: Too Long Didn’t Read, which is a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More

It might seem easiest to run to the pet store when you need something for your furry friend, but that convenience can come with consequences. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark discusses 5 potentially deadly dangers at the pet store. 1. Aspirin via GIPHYAspirin isn’t ideal for long-term use, plus it… Read More

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. via GIPHY(Inspired by… Read More

Do you need to pill your dog, but he isn’t feeling it? Put your game face on: you’re going to need a Super Bowl winning strategy to overcome the 5 absurd things your dog is about to do when you try to get that tiny capsule into his furry body. 1. Serious side eye via… Read More