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
What If You Could Be Prescribed a Dog?
Depression? Allergies? ThePetEffect.org suggests prescription-strength dog. Read More
4 Things That Make Veterinary CSRs Feel Appreciated
Veterinary CSRs often have pretty full to-do lists. On the @DrAndyRoark Instagram, we asked them what co-workers can do to make them feel appreciated or make their days easier. Here’s what they had to say! 1. Food + caffeine = love via GIPHY @lindsay_allegra: The best is when my coworkers make sure that i’m fed… Read More
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Before Your Pet Licks Your Face
People have some pretty wild misconceptions about the inside of their pets’ mouths, and the effects can range from gross to painful! In honor of February being National Pet Dental Health Month, Dr. Andy Roark takes a look at the 5 most common things people get wrong about their pets’ kissers in this episode of… Read More
This Is Why Vets Shouldn’t Give Fashion Advice
Veterinarians give pet owners a lot of advice in the exam room, but @juliadvm shared a story that will remind us that fashion tips don’t come with a DVM. “(I was) using a bit of stockinette to make a ‘shirt’ on a small dog with a neck wound for a client.” via GIPHY “I said to the dog,… Read More
Five Life Lessons From a Face Full of Anal Glands
Today I was doing what every technician does on a daily, if not hourly basis. I was expressing a patient’s anal glands. It’s not necessarily my favorite part of the job and it is far from glamorous. I actually went years in my career without doing it. Then I became licensed and decided I had… Read More