Today I was doing what every technician does on a daily, if not hourly basis. I was expressing a patient’s anal glands. It’s not necessarily my favorite part of the job and it is far from glamorous. I actually went years in my career without doing it. Then I became licensed and decided I had… Read More
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What You Need To Know Before Flying With Dogs or Cats
Taking your dog or cat on a plane? Here’s what you need to know before flying with pets. Read More
What Would Dogs Do As President?
What would your dog do during his or her first day in office? We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers. Here’s what they think their presidential pups would do: 1. “We will bring the brightest minds in veterinary medicine together to find a better way to take our temperature.” -@drjcrisman via GIPHY 2. “Free veterinary… Read More
Vet On the Street: What Do You Think of the Mars Acquisition?
Earlier this month the veterinary industry was surprised with the news that Mars, the ubiquitous candy maker, acquired VCA in a deal valued at over seven billion dollars. With this news, pet care will become the largest portfolio in Mars- whose current pet brand portfolio already includes Banfield, BluePearl, Pedigree, Whiskas, Iams, Eukanuba, and Royal… Read More
When it Comes to Critics, Are You Listening to the Wrong People?
You’ve probably read that veterinary medicine is one of the professions at most risk for suffering from depression and burnout and yes, suicide. Dr. Patty Khuly wrote about this in an article back in 2010 for USA Today. That article and her findings are still relevant to our profession today. The reasons vary from internal… Read More
How To Stop Puppies From Biting
Puppy breath? Cute. Puppy teeth? Serious Jaws status. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark explains how you can get your new pooch to stop biting. Read More