This week on the Cone of Shame… We’ve all heard those terrible words as a technician bursts into the treatment room “This cat died on the way here!” That’s when the crash cart comes out and CPR gets started. But what, exactly, should we be doing? And how long should we go on for before… Read More
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The Lethargic Rabbit (HDYTT Essentials)
This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks to Dr. Laurie Hess about a lethargic rabbit who isn’t eating well. If you’re not a veterinarian who sees a ton of bunnies… How do you treat that? Want a shout-out from Dr. Andy Roark for a friend or co-worker? Rate this… Read More
New Research – Facial Expressions of Pain in Cats
This week on the cone… Dr. Andy Roark interviews Dr. Paulo Steagall on his team’s research into facial expressions of pain in cats and the new Feline Grimace Scale. Related links:Article – www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-55693-8 Training Manual – static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A1…SM1_ESM.pdf Video – www.youtube.com/watch?v=__x_8af7SGs ABOUT OUR GUEST: Paulo Steagall, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA is an associate professor of Veterinary Anesthesiology and Pain… Read More
Dog With “Swollen” Gums (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark asks for help from veterinary dentist extraordinaire Dr. Donnell Hansen! Andy has a 5-year-old FS Golden Retriever with a “face that looks different.” Quick!!! How do you treat that??? Want a shout out for your friend?? Leave us an honest review on iTunes and then send an… Read More
If Only We Could Do Something About Bulldogs
This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark sits down with the amazing Dr. Sarah Boston to discuss her recent article called “If Only We Could Do Something About Bulldogs.” They talk about the rising popularity of smoosh-faced dogs and what it means to support this growth as a profession. Read Dr. Boston’s article here…. Read More
The Walking HBC Dog (HDYTT)
It’s the CONE OF SHAME SHOW! In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark and David Liss RVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) talk about treating the HBC dogs that walk into your clinic with nice, pink mucous membranes and normal mentation. No big deal, right? You need to check this episode out! Want a video shout-out from Dr…. Read More