I love the Internet. I love discovering new things, meeting people, and getting things done faster than ever before. But there’s one part of the Internet that makes my head hurt, and that’s the way it circulates bad pet advice. Generally, I’m pretty pleased with how much good pet advice is out there…. Read More
Avoid a Visit from Supervet This Thanksgiving
With so many people around, it can be difficult to make sure your pet doesn’t eat anything they shouldn’t. Take care of your pet this holiday season by keeping people food out of reach and following these tips if Fido cleans the plates. [tweetthis]SuperVet saves a dog – and invites himself over for… Read More
I’m Being Cyber-Bullied
There is an epidemic in veterinary medicine that no one is talking about. It’s cyber-bullying, and it must stop. Disagreement and constructive debate are healthy and productive. Abuse is not. I’ve had a rough couple of weeks, honestly. The fact is, I am being targeted and attacked by an animal activist group. They call the… Read More
Groundhog Day: How To Survive Having The Same Conversations Again & Again
The heartworm talk The flea talk The vaccine talk The allergy talk The dental talk The weight talk If you’ve been in small animal private practice for more than a year, you’ve probably lost track of the number of times you’ve had each of these talks. Many of us give every one of these “presentations”… Read More
3 Reasons Great Vets Get Awful Reviews
There’s a growing trend among outstanding, caring, compassionate veterinarians around the world, and it’s not accessorizing for fall with jaunty cat-themed scarves (although I’m really pushing that and hope it will take off). More and more veterinarians I know and respect are getting skewered in online reviews. These are people who give their all to… Read More
Conversations With My Cat: Peeing Outside the Box
Cats frequently try to hide their illness from their owners but often behaviors are give aways. Dr. Andy Roark sits the family cat down for a not-so-Hallmark heart to heart. [tweetthis]Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt as gods. And they know it. [/tweetthis] Read More