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Do you go above and beyond to show your dog some love? We asked our friends on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to share how they spoil their canine companions. 1. Doggy vacations via GIPHY  @octoberscorpion: My dog went “glamping” (glamorous camping) for Labour Day weekend with a friend of mine – and without me. 2. Superior sleep options via… Read More

Welcome back to Humans of the Clinic, our newest column at DrAndyRoark.com. Our goal is to feature a person you know through your work who inspires you in any way great or small; it can be anyone- a co-worker, a client, a teacher, a mentor, an employee, some guy you see out in the parking… Read More

Two years ago in an emergency situation, I met my vet and he has changed my life. The things I  learned from Dr. Jason Sweitzer and the entire staff at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital have given me incredible insight into the world of veterinary medicine and fueled my passion for not just the science but… Read More

From tulips to azaleas, there are several plants that can be poisonous to dogs. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark covers 10 plants to watch out for. Take an extra step toward being prepared. Go to Petplan.com now to get a FREE pet insurance quote for your pet! Read More

In every walk of life one thing is guaranteed. Mistakes will be made. This is true in so many professions, but in veterinary medicine can be be considered almost taboo.  We’re a field of overachievers. Type A personalities. Perfectionists. That doesn’t stop mistakes from happening in this field. But it does magnify the effect they… Read More

Veterinary school can get a little… messy. @docbeach97 shared this story on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to remind us to always laugh it off. (Even when “it” is all over our face). I was in a bovine theriogenology palpation lab… via GIPHY  As I was removing my arm from the cow, it farted and sprayed fecal material… Read More