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Over a decade ago, I visited friends up in Georgia, and they served sautéed asparagus with dinner. I made a joke about asparagus pee, and my friend said, “Oh, I don’t get that. People talk about it, but I’ve never had it”. We spent the next few minutes in a cheerful (and dinner inappropriate) conversation… Read More

As veterinary professionals, we are compassionate. We empathize when pets are sick, and we try our best to comfort clients. However, we’re only human. Sometimes we say the wrong thing, and some seriously awkward silence in the exam room follows. @Jenedupuis shared a story on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram that will definitely make you think before… Read More

You ever have one of those moments where you immediately wish you could go back in time two minutes and grab your iPhone? I just had one of those this weekend. I am really good at listing all my faults (sound familiar?) so I decided to turn them into a series of talks because misery loves company… Read More

Without a doubt, people’s abundant love for coconut oil has made its way into the pet nutrition realm. People go Coco-Nuts for coconut oil! So why am I not going Coco-Nuts? Let me tell you. Let’s look at the nutrient profile of coconut oil and focus in on essential fatty acids for dogs and cats…. Read More

Every town has one, sometimes two, low-cost spay/neuter clinics. These clinics do amazing work with the short amount of time they are open to the public. Most stock themselves with volunteers who work long hours and do not get paid for their time. The veterinarians they acquire may also be volunteers or make very little… Read More

Cats are often depicted as loving milk, but is it safe for them to have? In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark discusses the reality of cats and cow’s milk. Read More