Andy Roark DVM MS

Our pets are *almost* perfect, but what if they could make New Year’s resolutions? We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to find out what your furry friend could improve on in 2017.

1. Eat less cat poop.

via GIPHY@darcibuckley: My dogs Ruby and Rocco (resolve) to cut back on the amount of cat poop they eat.

2. Invade human’s personal space MORE.

via GIPHY@ahappyvet: Trip mom as much as possible when she’s holding food.

3. Listen better.

via GIPHY@sparklesaurus_: “To understand the command ‘COME.'”

4. Share more.

via GIPHY@redheadvettech: (T)o share toys gracefully with any fosters I bring home from work in 2017.

5. Beg less.

via GIPHY@katiematckie: (T)o stop begging for food every time her humans eat.

What would your pet’s resolution be?

Tell us in the comments below, and be sure to follow the @DrAndyRoark Instagram for your chance to be featured on a future post.

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Danielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

Giving a pet as a present is like gifting someone with a job they don’t want. Pets are a huge responsibility, so think twice before giving one as a gift. Share the video below with anyone who might be considering a pet as a present.

Video courtesy of Vetstreet.

Practicing self-care is a key part of maintaining your mental health as a veterinary professional. We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to find out what you do just for yourself.

1. “Take a pee break! Don’t hold it in.” – @nebacon

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2. “All the exercise!” @tin_sta_gram

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3.”Find a really good wine 🍷😜.” – @melanieholding

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4. “Make sure to get your well-deserved sleep.” -@jonathanosischua

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5. “Get a mani/pedi.” @acupunctureforpets

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6. “Lots of snacks for the busy days when you can’t get a break!” @tonyatack

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7. “Listen to the professionals giving you self-care advice.” – @hunekes

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What’s your self-care tip?

Share it in the comments below, and be sure to follow the @DrAndyRoark Instagram for your chance to be featured in a future article.

Remember: This blog is meant to be a light-hearted look at self-care, but there are amazing resources for you if you need a helping hand. Check out the VIN Foundation’s Vets4Vets as a starting point.

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Danielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.

There is little regulation when it comes to supplements, and research can be hit or miss. If you’re wondering if your dog’s joint supplement is helping, follow these tips from Dr. Andy Roark!

1. Start with safe options.

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2. Give it time.

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3. Be realistic.

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Want more information on canine joint supplements?

Watch the full version of this episode of Cone of Shame below, and be sure to subscribe on YouTube for more.

Pet owners often give veterinary teams great gifts, but @hmbvet received something unexpectedly special.

“We had a homeless client with a shaggy dog that had become embedded with foxtails.”

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“We sedated the dog, shaved its matts, pulled foxtails, trimmed the nails, (and) gave it a bath.”

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“We asked for – and expected – no payment.”

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“A few days later, the guy came back in with a gift.”

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“He had purchased a flower planter. In it, he had planted half with green lettuce and half with red lettuce.”

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“Of all the many gifts I’ve been blessed to receive, this one still stands out as my favorite.”

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 Has a pet owner surprised you with a gift?

Tell us about it in the comments below, and be sure to follow the @DrAndyRoark Instagram for your chance to be featured on a future blog. Thanks again to @hmbvet for sharing this story!

 

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Danielle is a veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.