Is there really an effective treatment for FIP that’s illegal for veterinarians in the US to recommend, prescribe or even discuss? Is there a Facebook group saving the lives of FIP cats in a way that veterinary professionals aren’t able to? In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Julie Levy to discuss… Read More
Acute Canine Diarrhea on Emergency – Are Probiotics Enough? (Sponsored by Purina)
Walter is a 2-year-old male-neutered labrador retriever who has presented on Saturday morning at the emergency clinic. He is having a little bit of vomiting and a LOT of diarrhea. Dr. Andy Roark wrestles with wanting to be aggressive enough to solve Walter’s problem quickly while also wanting to be a good steward for antimicrobials… Read More
The Economic Toll of Burnout in Veterinary Medicine
Clinton Neill, PhD, assistant professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the economic impact of burnout on the veterinary profession. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 120: The Economic Toll of Burnout in Veterinary Medicine LINKS Burnout’s Economic Toll on Veterinarians… Read More
What Do I Do When I Don’t Know How to Help and Grow My Team?
Last week I had a conversation on the Uncharted podcast with my friend and colleague Stephanie Goss about how a practice manager might dig out of a pit of negativity. This manager had been running a veterinary practice for years where the practice owner “just didn’t want to deal with it” when staff conflict or… Read More
Minding Our Thoughts
As veterinary medicine continues to wrestle with its burnout problem, an emphasis on engaged and positive workplace cultures is on the rise. In today’s episode, Jeff Thoren visits to discuss the power and importance of minding our thoughts. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 119 Minding Our Thoughts LINKS Uncharted Podcast on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1449897688 WORKSHOP… Read More
The Two Best Things You Can Do to Improve in the Exam Room
I think most of us believe knowledge is power. We are caregivers, healers and scientists. Of course, we recognize the benefits of accumulating information on which we can base our decisions. I do think, however, that we may over-value knowledge while under-valuing actual skills. We don’t give airline pilots a book on how to fly… Read More