Andy Roark DVM MS

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

It might seem easiest to run to the pet store when you need something for your furry friend, but that convenience can come with consequences. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark discusses 5 potentially deadly dangers at the pet store. 1. Aspirin via GIPHYAspirin isn’t ideal for long-term use, plus it… Read More

It’s ok that not everyone is a veterinary professional, but sometimes that causes some seriously silly misunderstandings. Here are six pet owner statements you shared on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram that aren’t exactly medically sound. 1. “My dog needs a sanity shave.” Thinking that pup needs sanitary shave, although he does live with you. via GIPHY(Inspired by… Read More

Do you need to pill your dog, but he isn’t feeling it? Put your game face on: you’re going to need a Super Bowl winning strategy to overcome the 5 absurd things your dog is about to do when you try to get that tiny capsule into his furry body. 1. Serious side eye via… Read More

It’s no secret that Pokémon GO has completely taken over our lives, but have you ever considered how having a few Pokémon around your vet clinic might actually be helpful? These veterinary hospitals went to Facebook to show off their surprisingly handy Poké-friends. 1.) Promote neutering 2. Get their vitals checked 3. Amuse the clinic… Read More

The phone calls veterinary hospitals receive can be interesting, and pet owners can never be expected to be pet health experts. @AHappyVet shared a story with us on Instagram that proves both of these points. I had a client call hysterical asking how to do CPR on her cat. via GIPHY  I walked her through… Read More