Andy Roark DVM MS

Does your dog or puppy eat poop? Before you send Fido off to Poop Eaters Anonymous, get these tips from Dr. Andy Roark’s latest Cone of Shame episode. Want more tips to keep your pet healthy? Subscribe to the Cone of Shame channel on YouTube for more videos like this one! Read More

Do you go above and beyond to show your dog some love? We asked our friends on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to share how they spoil their canine companions. 1. Doggy vacations via GIPHY  @octoberscorpion: My dog went “glamping” (glamorous camping) for Labour Day weekend with a friend of mine – and without me. 2. Superior sleep options via… Read More

From tulips to azaleas, there are several plants that can be poisonous to dogs. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark covers 10 plants to watch out for. Take an extra step toward being prepared. Go to Petplan.com now to get a FREE pet insurance quote for your pet! Read More

Veterinary school can get a little… messy. @docbeach97 shared this story on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to remind us to always laugh it off. (Even when “it” is all over our face). I was in a bovine theriogenology palpation lab… via GIPHY  As I was removing my arm from the cow, it farted and sprayed fecal material… Read More

We know that not everyone spends as much time online as we do, but we also know you still want to be up to date on the latest veterinary and animal news. You just need to do it fast. Enter: Too Long Didn’t Read, which is a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More

What can you do if your dog has a hot spot? Those patches of red, irritated skin might not seem like much, but many of these cases can require attention from your veterinarian. Here are some tips on what to do if your dog has a hot spot. Subscribe to the Cone of Shame channel… Read More