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Don’t worry, I’m not going to try and convince you to vote for a particular candidate. From what I can tell, all of our Facebook friends are doing a bangup job of that all on their own. In fact, that’s kind of what I want to talk to you about today, since I decided to… Read More

It feels great when pet owners show their appreciation for our work as veterinary professionals. However, when gifts are involved, there’s no denying that sometimes things can range from amazingly thoughtful to straight-up strange. We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to to share the most unique gifts they’ve ever received. Here’s what they had to… Read More

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