From rowing to rugby, the summer Olympics in Rio include some pretty epic events for humans. But what if pets could participate? We asked our friends on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to share the Olympic event that would earn their pet the gold. 1. “Dog poop eating contest. 💩🙈” – @mon.moore via GIPHY 2. “Barfing. Higher score… Read More
Quitting is Not Failure
I met a young technician once who was at the end of her rope at work: “I work with three doctors, and they’re out of control!” she said, desperate to get some advice. “They hate each other and now they refuse to work together. They won’t even take phone calls from clients who aren’t ‘theirs.’”… Read More
Work at A Vet Clinic? These Strange Things Are Likely in Your Purse
As a veterinary professional, you encounter a lot of strange, gross and obscure things throughout your work day. That’s all a normal part of the job… until you bring something interesting home with you. We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to share the weirdest thing they’ve found in their scrub pockets or purse. 1. Poop. A… Read More
Can You Tell if Your Dog’s Bee Sting is an Emergency?
What happens if your dog gets stung by a bee? Dr. Andy Roark shares some helpful tips in this episode of Cone of Shame. Know what a normal reaction looks like… via GIPHY …But don’t take these symptoms lightly! via GIPHY What are early symptoms of anaphylactic shock? via GIPHY Important: If you see any… Read More
Have You Heard of These 5 Accidental “Dog Breeds”?
Ok – We’ve all had a brain freeze while recording dog breed names in medical records. The result? Some typos so epic that completely new dog breeds are created. We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to discover some of the best ones you’ve seen. 1. The Great Polynesian via GIPHY (Thanks to @redheadvettech for the inspiration)…. Read More
Too Long Didn’t Read: Animal News in 30 Seconds, July 23
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