As someone who posts a ton of veterinary photos and videos online, I find brachycephalic pets to be a bit of a tricky fish. On the one hand, I often see brachycephalic (aka “smooshed-faced”) pets with absolutely wonderful personalities and are a joy to be around. These include brachycephalic dog breeds like pugs, Frenchies, and… Read More
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No One Cares About Your Broccoli
Last night I burned the broccoli. I was grilling cheeseburgers and had a fresh bag of BBQ potato chips ready to go when I decided we needed something green on the plate. I patted myself on the back for thinking so responsibly and being such a conscientious parent. I threw some frozen broccoli in a… Read More
Beware The Chute: Lessons Learned In The Exam Room
Yesterday, I saw an 8-year-old Doberman who had been urinating inappropriately in the house. His name is Bowser and his owner brought him in about two weeks ago for an initial examination with a different doctor. When Bowser first presented, his physical examination was normal and his bladder was completely empty. After a discussion about… Read More
A No BS Guide to Being Fantastic in the Exam Room
People often ask me for my honest, best advice on how to be fantastic in the exam room. I generally don’t give it to them. The reason is that most people want me to say something they can just decide to start doing with minimal or no additional effort compared to what they are already… Read More
It’s Time To Normalize Choreographed Dance
Sometimes we have to take a stand and tell the truth, regardless of the consequences. Yeah, I’ve got a lot to lose. Sure, I’m probably not the best messenger to speak on this topic. Also, I have zero data to support my position. Still, I don’t care. Here goes: Dancing in clinical medicine is wildly… Read More
Where New Ideas Come From
When I was first invited by DVM Newsmagazine (Now DVM360) to write a column for their magazine, I stalled for time. “Let me think about it,” I said. I was honestly pretty unsure about my ability to write 12 columns in a year that would actually make sense, provide some value to at least a… Read More