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More Elves on Vet Clinic Shelves!

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It’s an epidemic no one’s talking about. But it’s time to expose the reality of what Vet Clinics across the continent are experiencing. We’re beginning to suspect the infiltration of Veterinary Hospitals is only Phase 3 in their plan to take over the world. Some have even begun to acclimate by posing as employees! Below, we expose more of the elves caught on Vet Clinic shelves!

It seems cats aren’t all that fond of Elves on Shelves. We’re not entirely sure why…

Photo by Laura Foster

Even elves – or Elvis peppermintus familiaris – need dental care, too. Especially with their well-balanced diet of sugar and more sugar.

Photo by Samantha Maietta

A prime example of an Elf trying to “blend in” and “look helpful”. Really he was prank calling pizza stores and giving them the name “Pepe Roni”.

Something looks suspicious in this elf’s belly. May want to refer to a specialist for this one.

Again, don’t be fooled. This elf appears to be doing something productive. Really, he lost a mini marshmallow and is determined to find it.

We highly recommend using a rabies pole when capturing elves. They are unpredictable and fear free handling has not proven successful.

Photo by Woodstocks Page

Even elves get neutered if they hang around the hospital too long. Let that be a warning to the rest of you!

Photo by Kristi Orizaga

Typical. Owner drops a pet off with a special diet but doesn’t provide it! Ugh!

Photo by Sara D Morrison

Like we said, cats and elves just don’t seem to mix. Sissy, the clinic cat, has made her demands clear.

Photo by Jenny Drescher

Never seen that kind of urinary crystal before…?

Photo by Michelle Hogan

Teamwork makes the dreamwork.

Photo by Carrie McGuire-Loveall

Ok, remember that thing we said about teamwork? Scratch that.

Photo by Carrie McGuire-Loveall

Ok fine, they’re not all bad. This is hands down our FAVORITE Elf on a Shelf!

Photo by Carol Marusak

This post was inspired by the original article “These 5 Veterinary Elves on Shelves Will Make Your Day” by Danielle Lambert.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.

QUIZ: If You Were a Dog, What Would You Eat?

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This content is sponsored by Petplan. 

Every day 3 trillion dogs (estimation) are hospitalized for the ingestion of different toxins. Sometimes it’s food items, like chocolate, which we can’t really blame them for (hashtag SAME). Other times it’s assorted objects, like diapers and rocks, which maybe aren’t quite as relatable. Depending on what your dog eats, it could warrant anything from a disappointed glare all the way to an extended ICU stay! So, let’s get down off our human high-horses and really think about this for a second: If you were a dog, what would YOU eat?

 

 

While DrAndyRoark.com has received compensation for this post from Petplan, all opinions expressed are those of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.

QUIZ: Which medical condition describes the kind of day you’ve had?

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This content is sponsored by Petplan. 

We’ve all had THOSE days. The ones where everything goes right. The ones where everything goes wrong. The ones where you wonder how long it would take people to notice if you just left work early and went home and ate ice cream for dinner? We totally feel you. Sit down, put your feet up, and take this quiz to figure out which acute medical diagnosis best describes the kind of day you’ve had today! And then come back tomorrow and try it again. You know…if you’re not too busy with the ice cream…
 

 

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QUIZ: Which summer emergency best describes you?

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This content is sponsored by Petplan. 

The wave of back-to-school pics have hit, and you thought you were safe. HOLD IT RIGHT THERE. “Summer” might be coming to an end, but those summer emergencies aren’t going anywhere soon.

If you work in Vet Med, you know summer tends to be one of the busiest seasons of the year. Why? Because when you combine heat, outdoor activities, and water sports, you can end up with all types of trouble. So today, we’re asking an important question:

Which summer emergency best describes you?

While DrAndyRoark.com has received compensation for this post from Petplan, all opinions expressed are those of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.

8 Epic Holiday Gift Ideas for the Veterinary Professional in Your Life

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The holidays are approaching, and we’re just about to enter the panic phase – that part of December where we start freaking out about the fact that we haven’t even started our holiday shopping yet. But fear not, we’re here to help! We’ve compiled this list of 8 gift ideas for the veterinary professional in your life.

1. Personalized stethoscope ID

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Everyone needs their stethoscopes identified in some way or another. Those things go missing into the depths of hospitals like socks in a dryer. Etsy is full of options for personalized stethoscope name tags: cuffs, tags, clips – you really can’t go wrong! Your loved one will thank you for making one of their most powerful medical weapons un-stealable.

2. Anything coffee-related

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Seriously. When I say anything, I mean anything. Anyone in the medical field can tell you that in the list of necessary things to support human life, caffeine ties with oxygen and gravity for first place. There are some pretty hilarious coffee cups and mugs and tumblers out there on the interwebs, just waiting to make someone’s day. Feeling extra generous? Sign them up for a coffee of the month club or a high quality sampler pack! In a crunch for time? Heck, a gift card to their favorite coffee shop will do just fine! You can’t go wrong with coffee. You’re literally giving them the gift of life.

2a. Anything wine-related

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While caffeine keeps us going during the day, everyone has their own ways of decompressing after a long shift. For some, that’s GoT, a purring cat, and a glass of wine. If the veterinary professional in your life fits this description, then a gift of a wine glass, bottle of wine, or possibly a vineyard will all be much appreciated.

3. Friendship collar

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This gift works for anyone with pets, not just veterinary professionals. Edit: Ok, maybe not ANYONE with pets. If your loved one considers their pet their best friend, has a picture of their pet as their FB profile picture or phone background, and/or has a minimum of three nicknames for said pet, then they are probably a safe bet. This website has tons of design options of collars for dogs and cats and matching bracelets for humans. Don’t judge us, just buy us one.

4. Pet Photoshoot

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Lots of veterinary professionals need headshots for work, so this gift could be considered a career-related one. Simultaneously, lots of us just want an excuse to show off our pets with professional photos that make us feel like stage moms/dads. Either way, this gift is one that is both fun and practical. Just make sure it’s a pet-friendly photographer who is armed with plenty of squeaky toys and laser pointers to get the perfect shot for your loved one!

5. The perfect calendar

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Everyone needs a calendar, and they make both affordable and useful gifts. But don’t be cliché about it. Sleeping puppies and playful kittens? I think not. Pooping pooches and peeing cats? Muuuuch better. You might be cringing or rolling your eyes now, but we can pretty much guarantee that the veterinary professional in your life will totally get a kick out of these. We’re a weird bunch with a very unique sense of humor, if you haven’t already figured that out.

6. Custom pet painting

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Does this even need explaining? Like, there is literally nothing more majestic than this. Who DOESN’T want their home decorated with images of their pets as royalty? A no-brainer really.

7. Custom clipboard

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It doesn’t matter what area of the hospital your loved one works in, or even if they work from home! A clipboard always comes in handy. And what better way to promote productivity and a positive work environment than with a clipboard plastered with a photo of their cat or their favorite quote? Personalized gifts are always a win, but they’re especially appreciated when they can go to good use or just involve an animal in some way. Are you starting to see a theme here?

8. A break

There are 3 things I can guarantee you about the veterinary professional in your life without even meeting them. (1) Their hearts are bigger than their wallets. (2) There is pet hair on their clothes. (3) They’re exhausted. This holiday season, give them a break. Grant them a day off work (if you have the power to do that). Take over the housework for a weekend. Babysit the kids for an afternoon. Offer to watch the dogs for a night. Whatever it is you can do to help the veterinary professional in your life take a break (and maybe a nap), DO IT. And then prepare to be hugged and thanked endlessly.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.