In veterinary school, future vets are generally taught that there is a “right” way to do things. There is a gold standard, a best practice, and a correct answer. That mentality tends to seep into our minds… and our minds were already largely programmed this way in college if not before. We’re taught early on,… Read More
Will Genetic Testing Change the World of Canine Wellness?
Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Adam Boyko discuss the rapid advances being made in canine genetic testing. They talk about what health conditions might be detected, what impact that could have on both medical management programs and breeding programs and how genetic screening could potentially add years to the lives of dogs in the future…. Read More
Is There Really a Black Market Cure for FIP?
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