Dr. Patty Khuly tells us about her remarkable journey from associate to practice owner and candidly talks about the struggles of selling a practice. This week on the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Patty Khuly and Dr. Andy Roark reminisce about their days writing for Vetstreet. Patty opens up about her decision to become a… Read More
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TMJ Luxation in a Cat (HDYTT)
Dr. Amy “Toothy” Thomson returns to discuss diagnosing and treating maxillofacial trauma in cats. Dr. Amy Thomson and Dr. Andy Roark tackle a case involving a domestic shorthair named Malcolm, whose jaw is misaligned. Dr. Thomson explains her approach to assessing and treating jaw luxations, emphasizing the importance of physical exams and occlusion checks over… Read More
Pet Insurance, A Tech Entrepreneur, & Emerging Pet Care Trends
Alex Douzet, Co-Founder and CEO of Pumpkin® Pet Insurance, joins us to discuss the impact of pet insurance on client behaviors and the future of the pet industry. This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Alex Douzet dive into Pumpkin’s research with Zoetis revealing that Pumpkin-insured pets have more frequent vet… Read More
PTSD in Veterinary Professionals
Sharon Kramper joins us to discuss her research on the prevalence of PTSD in the veterinary workplace and its implications for veterinary teams. Together, Dr. Andy Roark and former veterinary practice manager, Sharon Kramper, explore various factors, potential index events, and what can be done when a team member may be experiencing debilitating symptoms. Tune… Read More
Blackmarket FIP Cure Update
Dr. Julie Levy returns to share an update on the black market FIP cure from one of the most popular episodes of 2022. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Julie Levy discuss recent updates on drug approvals for remdesivir as a treatment for FIP. They explore how… Read More
Return of the Independent Practice Owners
Dr. Matt Salois joins the podcast to discuss the currently perfect conditions for an influx of new independent practice owners. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, he and Dr. Andy Roark explore how the slowdown in corporate consolidation combined with the availability of technology and services could spark a renaissance in veterinary… Read More