I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I work in emergency and critical care, working every day to care for people’s companion animals. RVTs will relieve their patient’s pain, perform diagnostic tests, treat/cure their ailments, soothe and comfort them, provide fluffy beds and hand feed pets, administer and monitor anesthesia, and assist in their surgeries and recovery…. Read More
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2 Sneaky Sunscreen Ingredients That Are Toxic to Pets
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
Why You- Yes, You- Should Have a Clinic Blog
This post is sponsored by Merial. Once upon a time, in a long-ago place where you could still find rotary phones and mustard yellow was an acceptable color to wear, people found veterinary clinics using a vast dusty tome known as the yellow pages. They would peruse the various rectangular ads, settle on one… Read More
This Unlucky Waiting Room Moment Will Make You CRINGE
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
I’m a Card Carrying Pro-Neuter Guy. Here’s Why
I love talking to pet owners. After we’ve handled the matter at hand of the physical exam and it’s findings, I like to settle into a more friendly conversation to help answer any other questions they have and to review topics that I feel are pertinent to that pet. Some of these things may include… Read More
Quiz: What Fourth of July party item is your pet?
It’s the height of summer! That means time for parties, fireworks, and- because we love you all- silly quizzes. If you’ve ever wondered what fourth of July party item best describes your pet (and who doesn’t?), we have the answer here for you. Enjoy, and be safe! Read More