Even the most meticulously laid plans can play out differently than expected. Seeking to carve a niche and fulfill an unmet need in my community, I launched a veterinary practice focused on animal hospice, pain management, and end-of-life care in August of 2015. Back then, I expected that confronting grief on a regular basis would… Read More
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I Still Chose Cancer over Kittens
I am a veterinary surgical oncologist. This is a bit of a mouthful and probably more than most people want to know when they ask what I do. Veterinarian is really the only answer that they want to hear and they will infer the rest about what I do from day to day. It probably… Read More
The 4 Things You Need to Know About Anal Glands
Did you know that anal glands aren’t even glands at all? In this brand new episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark explores – not expresses – the 4 things you need to know about anal glands. This episode of Cone of Shame made possible by Glandex. Read More
Will Your Vet Answer The Door During An Emergency?
It’s Sunday afternoon. I am on call and I have three pages to take care of all while working on a laceration repair. The people waiting for me to call them back but must wait until I finish my task at hand because I have an animal under anesthesia and I am the only one there… Read More
2 Epic Reunion Stories That Prove The Power of Microchipping Pets
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
5 Things Puns Taught Me About Life
My name is Dr. Jason Sweitzer. I’m a veterinarian and I’m addicted to puns. I’ve learned that life is full of serious events, stress, doubt, and uncertainty. However if you look closer, life is full of energy, enthusiasm, love, sarcasm, and humor. I’d like to share some light-hearted fare to look at what puns taught… Read More