In honor of Check the Chip day, we asked veterinary professionals on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to share their best microchip reunion stories. Here are two that prove the power of microchipping your pet. 1. The Florida cat that definitely has 9 lives “I was at the Florida vet conference in 2013. My brother was pet… Read More
3 Reasons Your Cat Needs A Collar
You might be unsure of whether or not your cat should wear a collar. In this Cone of Shame episode, Dr. Andy Roark reveals 3 reasons cats need collars. 1. There are collars with safety features. via GIPHY 2. It’s smart to have multiple forms of ID. via GIPHY 3. Even indoor cats get outside. via GIPHY Want… Read More
5 Olympic “Events” Your Pet Would ABSOLUTELY Win
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