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Did your dog or cat manage to get a cut? Your first inclination might be to put a bandage on it. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark explains why that’s not always the answer. 1. Wounds can become worse than they initially seem. via GIPHY 2. Not all wounds are the… Read More

One of the most interesting things I learned in business school was that consumer communication preferences are changing very fast. This can be intimidating for veterinarians who, to put it charitably, don’t have a history of being early adopters. The fact that the average veterinary clinic is a good ten years behind the times with… Read More

You didn’t know it, but Evil Kermit has a little bit of veterinary hospital experience. 1. Sounds risky, but… 2. Or try the”Q” word… 3. So gratifying… 4. You know you’d do it… 5. The real struggle… Special shoutout to Kelsey Beth Carpenter, RVT for her help on these! Follow her on Instagram and Facebook… Read More

Veterinarians, like anyone else, tend to fall into a routine at work. We see a variety of pets and people, but we also spend a lot of each day the same way – returning messages and calls, doing charts, discussing preventive care, and treating the same ailments. On busy days, when I’m sleep-deprived, or when… Read More

Can cats see colors? In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark addresses some fun facts about cats’ vision. 1. Cats don’t see red or green. via GIPHY 2. Cats focus on brightness, pattern, shape, and size. via GIPHY Want more cat fun facts? Watch this full episode of Cone of Shame below, and… Read More

There is a hypothesis, made popular in the book “Born to Run,” that humans evolved to run long distances.  You see, around 2 million years ago our ancestors brains grew to unprecedented sizes.  Brains use a lot of energy—the kind of energy that comes from eating meat.  There is little evidence to support hominid’s ability… Read More