Andy Roark DVM MS

The internet is a scary place for getting advice about pets! Some people have very strong opinions that simply aren’t supported by facts, research, or even common sense. In our Vets Read Bad Pet Advice series, we partner with Vetstreet.com to dredge up some of the Internet advice that fits this description and get veterinarians… Read More

Hey Andy, I’m feeling a little frustrated at work and hope you can help. I kind of feel silly saying this, but I think my boss is playing favorites and it bothers me more than it probably should. The favorite gets to help with all the cool surgeries. She gets to go to the great… Read More

It’s the one day you get to sleep in a little late, but your cat is on your head at 6AM singing the song of his (very hungry) people. It might sound ridiculous to say you can control this behavior, but it’s possible through persistence. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark… Read More

Veterinarians can get very close with clients, but sometimes pet owners get a little too comfortable. Here are 5 absurdly illegal things veterinary clients have asked vets to do, as shared on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. 1. Treat the main species vets DON’T handle @ancutamariar: “Someone called and asked if we can treat humans… because she knows we are… 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. Today we’re debuting Too Long Didn’t Read: a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More

I was about two-thirds through a phone conversation with a journalist doing a story about microchipping pets when she asked me, “So, you’d say microchips are completely safe?” A big part of me wanted to say, “YES.” I wanted to tell her that everyone should microchip their pets and I wanted to say it in… Read More