I hate osteosarcoma. This bone cancer is a cause of major pain for pets and heartbreak for their owners. Many dogs with osteosarcoma have a greatly improved prognosis with limb amputation. Read More
Why You Should Consider “Drastic” Measures for Your Pet’s Cancer
When Is It OK To Fire Someone?
One of the biggest challenges in vet med is dealing with the vastly strong personalities in this field. I know I sure as heck am not a peach. Read More
Sometimes, Bad Things Happen. It’s Not Your Fault.
It happens all the time – the receptionist takes a phone call about a patient not doing well after surgery. Maybe they aren’t eating, maybe they chewed at their incision line, maybe they need more pain medications. Regardless of what the issue is, I always get that sinking feeling in my gut: What did I… Read More
A Resolution for Pet Owners: Tell Me What I Did Wrong
It’s that time of year where everyone makes resolutions to do something better or differently over the next year. Read More
Dr. Andy’s New Year’s Insta-Resolution
Let’s be honest. Most of us are unconvinced that social media has made the world a better place. Read More
The Main Way Clients Fail Their Pets
Compliance sounds like such a simple word, but unfortunately, that is all that stands between successfully managed pets versus a failure. A veterinarian is just an advocate for your pet. You are the one who is fully in charge of your pet’s life and treatment. One of the most frustrating things that a veterinarian deals… Read More