Without a doubt, people’s abundant love for coconut oil has made its way into the pet nutrition realm. People go Coco-Nuts for coconut oil! So why am I not going Coco-Nuts? Let me tell you. Let’s look at the nutrient profile of coconut oil and focus in on essential fatty acids for dogs and cats…. Read More
Is The Cow’s Milk That Humans Drink Poisonous to Cats?
Cats are often depicted as loving milk, but is it safe for them to have? In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark discusses the reality of cats and cow’s milk. Read More
10 Creative Containers Pet Owners Put Poop Samples In
Yes, veterinarians need to check stool samples. No, pet owners do not always choose the most normal options for getting the sample to the clinic. Here are 10 of the weirdest containers veterinary professionals on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram have seen used to transport “presents.” 1. “Ziploc baggie…that the owner held in her TEETH as she… Read More
Your Veterinary Client Handed You A Cup of WHAT?
Veterinary clients always like to keep us on our toes, and vet med certainly has a special way of ruining certain foods for us. Here’s a story based on a tale @llwise shared on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. A woman comes into the clinic with a purse, small dog and Starbucks coffee. via GIPHY “I… Read More
The Side Effects of Having a Cat
Looking for the strange sensation that you don’t own your cat because your cat actually owns you? Try prescription Purrfectis. (Via The Pet Effect) Read More
How Do You Know Your Pet Loves You?
Pets can’t talk, but they do have some sweet – and some questionable – ways of showing they care. We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to tell us how they know their pets love them. Here’s what they had to say: 1.) “When she drops her slobbery, slimy Kong toy in your lap as you’re… Read More