Today I am thrilled with my dog. I am so, so happy. Do you want to know why? Because he only destroyed a very nice pair of socks belonging to my oldest daughter. For those of you who have been reading my letters for a while, you might remember that Skipper Roark is a devout… Read More
Choosing the Rulers We Measure Ourselves By
Jamie Holms RVT interviews Dr. Andy Roark about his recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business titled “Measuring Sticks.” They discuss how we determine our own self worth and the tendency for driven people to choose unhelpful and unhealthy measurements by which to judge themselves. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 235 – Choosing… Read More
The Daring Release of Perfectionism
Dr. Natalie Marks joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss her recent article on “The Daring Release of Perfectionism.” They discuss how the selection process for veterinary school and success within veterinary school may favor perfectionistic tendencies, and the drawbacks these tendencies have in practice. Finally, they talk about how to manage perfectionism and make peace… Read More
Halloween Horror: Pancreatitis Panic!
Dr. Harry Cridge, veterinary internal medicine specialist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about why we shouldn’t be SO afraid of pancreatitis. They discuss common pitfalls in the treatment of this condition, how to effectively work these cases up, and finally how the new drug PANOQUELL-CA1 works in these cases. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast… Read More
The Disturbing Case of Dr. Levana Crow
This post is fictitious. Any resemblance to pets, people or practices is purely coincidental. If stories of surgery or blood make you uncomfortable, please consider skipping this week’s newsletter. If you’re a listener to my podcast, the Cone of Shame, then you know I’ve recently been digging into a newfound interest: the ghostly side of… Read More
Spooky Clinic Stories from Real Clinics
Dr. Andy Roark discusses with Paranormal Investigator, Gabe Matthews, the real Spooky Stories submitted by our listeners. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 232 – Spooky Clinic Stories from Real Clinics You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! LINKS For… Read More