OK, let me just say upfront that I am fully aware of how nerdy this gift is. However, I’m still going to tell you about it because it makes people feel great, it doesn’t cost a thing, and it might even help your clinic. So what the heck is this magical stocking stuffer? I’ll explain:… Read More
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Today I Lied
Today, I lied to a client. And I don’t feel bad about it, to tell the truth. That’s not what I’m like, either the lying or the lack of regret. Like most veterinarians, I believe that telling the truth is an essential part of who I am, and what I do. Being honest is essential… Read More
How My Need for A’s Almost Cost Me Everything
I spent most of my adult life preparing for veterinary school without admitting it, because I figured I would never make it there. Every financial and academic decision I made, I made with this goal in mind, even though I never discussed it. I went to community college on a scholarship for free tuition, worked… Read More
Think Twice Before Giving Pets as Gifts
There are few things cuter than a puppy or kitten in a box. But before you consider giving a pet as a gift this holiday season, remember that you’re gifting someone a tremendous responsibility. Pets are a decade-long commitment of time, energy, and money. Talk it out and remember that a pet is a… Read More
The Veterinarian’s Holiday Survival Checklist
Where did the year go? I need three more Augusts (minus the sweltering heat here in Florida) to catch up! The holidays are always stressful, even for those of us who love them. We have a tendency to do everything possible to make the holidays harder than they have to be. Here are a few… Read More
Two Tricks That Keep Bad Pet Advice Alive
I love the Internet. I love discovering new things, meeting people, and getting things done faster than ever before. But there’s one part of the Internet that makes my head hurt, and that’s the way it circulates bad pet advice. Generally, I’m pretty pleased with how much good pet advice is out there…. Read More