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Negativity is like ringworm. Sometimes it’s so subtle you can’t see it. Just knowing you’ve been exposed to it can make you itchy. And sometimes you don’t know you have it till it breaks out all over you. It’s easy to get sucked into the negativity, especially when we spend so much time hearing from… Read More

Veterinarians are professionals that work with animals. Usually sick animals. There are often multiple body fluids involved. This creates a tension in us. How do I dress professionally, knowing full well that I will soon be covered in feces, urine, anal sac fluid (I don’t even know what this stuff is called), blood and/or hair?… Read More

From savings plans to pet insurance, there are ways to prepare for the cost of veterinary care. In this new episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark discusses 5 strategies for managing the cost of caring for your pet. Take an extra step toward being prepared. Go to Petplan.com now to get a FREE pet… Read More

I was looking for a fight.  The client knew it and was calling me out on it.  I had been angry since the moment I dialed the phone. “Hi, it’s Dr. Smith from the animal hospital.  I hear there’s a problem with you picking up Fido’s script…”  I started out pleasant enough on the surface… Read More

Working in veterinary medicine becomes a part of our lives. @skrinkletoes shared a story on Instagram that shows just how much it also becomes a part of our vocabulary. “When I was pregnant, I had heartburn so badly that I went to the doctor.” via GIPHY  “I asked them what kind of *heartworm* medicine I could take.”… Read More

After my divorce, I had to trade in a car I really loved for something less expensive. There were several people who would have gone to the dealership with me, but I chose to go alone. As luck would have it, I encountered an extremely aggressive sales team. When I told them the price wasn’t… Read More