Pets can’t talk, but they do have some sweet – and some questionable – ways of showing they care. We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to tell us how they know their pets love them. Here’s what they had to say: 1.) “When she drops her slobbery, slimy Kong toy in your lap as you’re… Read More
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Ten Ways To Tell If You’re a Responsible Pet Owner
Veterinarians have many stressors during their daily routines. We have to euthanize animals that we may have been treating since they were three months old. We have to give owners terrible news when it comes to their pet’s health. We have to watch our patients continue to decline despite our best efforts. But one aspect… Read More
What If You Could Be Prescribed a Dog?
Depression? Allergies? ThePetEffect.org suggests prescription-strength dog. Read More
You Get Knocked Down, But You Get Up Again
“That’s life and as funny as it may seem, some people get their kicks, stomping on a dream.” ~ Frank Sinatra It was the summer before vet school. Like any good, future vet, I had taken a summer job as an assistant at a local animal hospital. It was a small hospital in a… Read More
4 Things That Make Veterinary CSRs Feel Appreciated
Veterinary CSRs often have pretty full to-do lists. On the @DrAndyRoark Instagram, we asked them what co-workers can do to make them feel appreciated or make their days easier. Here’s what they had to say! 1. Food + caffeine = love via GIPHY @lindsay_allegra: The best is when my coworkers make sure that i’m fed… Read More
Your Job Is What You Do, Not Who You Are
Love what you do! This wonderful adage is passed down to bright-eyed college students and aspiring professionals every day. How many people get to achieve this goal? As veterinarians, we are often told how lucky we are. How can we be dissatisfied when we get to play with puppies and kittens all day? How bad… Read More