Andy Roark DVM MS

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

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

Pets, especially those with short coats, can get sunburned. Before you reach for your personal favorite SPF, get the facts on the two toxic ingredients hiding in conventional human sunscreens. 1. Zinc Oxide via GIPHY  2. Salicylates via GIPHY  How can you keep pets safe from the sun? Using pet-safe sunscreen is a great place… Read More

There are many things you shouldn’t say in front of veterinary clients. @Catladyamy1 shares a story that takes the waiting room vibe to an unlucky level of awkward. “(The) clients were there to pick up their dog.” via GIPHY  “(It) was named Lucky.” via GIPHY  “I went up to the waiting room and called out, ‘Whose here… Read More

Want to know how awkward two poodles can make you feel? Check out the story @alii316 shared with us on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. “Back when I was a tech, I always wore loose scrubs.” via GIPHY  “One day, a client lets her two toy poodles loose in the lobby. I come up front to help herd the… Read More

As spring and summer heat up, it literally appears as though kittens are a dime a dozen. Yes – it can be easy to adopt a kitten with little or no adoption fee, but that’s just the start of cat ownership. Although the cost of a cat can seem little up front, Dr. Andy Roark has 3 big… Read More