Andy Roark DVM MS

It’s no secret that Pokémon GO has completely taken over our lives, but have you ever considered how having a few Pokémon around your vet clinic might actually be helpful? These veterinary hospitals went to Facebook to show off their surprisingly handy Poké-friends. 1.) Promote neutering 2. Get their vitals checked 3. Amuse the clinic… Read More

The phone calls veterinary hospitals receive can be interesting, and pet owners can never be expected to be pet health experts. @AHappyVet shared a story with us on Instagram that proves both of these points. I had a client call hysterical asking how to do CPR on her cat. via GIPHY  I walked her through… 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

Pets, especially those with short coats, can get sunburned. Before you reach for your personal favorite SPF, get the facts on the two toxic ingredients hiding in conventional human sunscreens. 1. Zinc Oxide via GIPHY  2. Salicylates via GIPHY  How can you keep pets safe from the sun? Using pet-safe sunscreen is a great place… Read More

There are many things you shouldn’t say in front of veterinary clients. @Catladyamy1 shares a story that takes the waiting room vibe to an unlucky level of awkward. “(The) clients were there to pick up their dog.” via GIPHY  “(It) was named Lucky.” via GIPHY  “I went up to the waiting room and called out, ‘Whose here… Read More

Want to know how awkward two poodles can make you feel? Check out the story @alii316 shared with us on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. “Back when I was a tech, I always wore loose scrubs.” via GIPHY  “One day, a client lets her two toy poodles loose in the lobby. I come up front to help herd the… Read More