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E-cigarettes have become a popular replacement for traditional cigarettes, but what does that mean for pets? In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark talks about why e-cigarettes can be dangerous for your furry friend. Want to learn more about keeping your pet safe? Follow the Cone of Shame channel on Youtube for more… Read More

I have two school age kids, so needless to say I will be seeing Beauty and the Beast this weekend, and probably the weekend after that, and maybe a few times after then as well. It’s a nice moment come full circle for me, as I was in high school when the original came out… Read More

Cat seem stressed? On this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark shares 5 tips to help you keep your cat stress-free. Want to learn more about caring for your cat? Follow the Cone of Shame channel on YouTube for more videos! Read More

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