On this week’s episode, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Mary Gardner to discuss one of her personal passion projects, raising awareness about geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy (GOLPP) in senior dogs. Dr. Mary Gardner shares her experience with the disease and how that’s led to her commitment to educating both pet owners… Read More
Dental Dialogues: A Guide to Oral Care Conversations
Dr. Katie Kling joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Podcast to discuss the importance of working with pet owners on dental disease prevention without risking their human animal bond in the process. Together they go over what to do when pet owners bring in their favorite dental products and how we as… Read More
Using Fluorescent Light Energy for Dermatologic Therapy
Board-certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, joins Dr. Andy Roark to explore cutting-edge developments in veterinary dermatology. The focus is on Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), and its revolutionary applications in addressing diverse dermatological cases. Dr. Bourgeois demystifies the workings of this light energy, and provides insights into seamlessly integrating this… Read More
It’s Time To Normalize Choreographed Dance
Sometimes we have to take a stand and tell the truth, regardless of the consequences. Yeah, I’ve got a lot to lose. Sure, I’m probably not the best messenger to speak on this topic. Also, I have zero data to support my position. Still, I don’t care. Here goes: Dancing in clinical medicine is wildly… Read More
The Battle For Privacy in Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Beth Venit joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss some of the laws and regulations surrounding licensed professionals facing mental health and substance use disorders. They explore how these regulations can often become barriers to seeking the necessary help. Dr. Beth Venit dives into the intricacies of the recently enacted model regulation known as Safe… Read More
Where New Ideas Come From
When I was first invited by DVM Newsmagazine (Now DVM360) to write a column for their magazine, I stalled for time. “Let me think about it,” I said. I was honestly pretty unsure about my ability to write 12 columns in a year that would actually make sense, provide some value to at least a… Read More