I am officially angry. This feeling is one that does not come to me lightly. I might get fired up about things that are important to me but I don’t consider myself someone who lets anger creep into my life. Why am I so heated? I am saddened by people who have graduated from an… Read More
The Reason This Tech is Angry
Why Cats, Dogs & Fireworks DO NOT Mix
Cats, dogs and fireworks don’t mix. In this video, Dr. Roark explains why. Read More
The Truth About the Worst Part of My Job
Today an owner told me I have the worst job in the world. His reasoning was not what I expected. Said owner’s dog was dropped off for an exam by the pet sitter. She said the dog was just not acting right. The owners were out of town and could be expected to… Read More
Owning a Dog Eventually Leads to Suffering, And That’s OK
Every dog is unique, but some special dogs become cornerstones as we build our lives. These companions accompany us as we grow into who we are and become part of our most treasured and sacred memories. Phoenix came into my life long before I went to veterinary school. In fact, he was a big reason… Read More
How To Protect Your Pet From The Sun
SPF has gone to the dogs! In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark shares tips on how to protect your pet – especially those of the short-haired variety – from the sun. Read More
They Offered to Pay for Veterinary Services With What?
Cash, check, credit or… what? Sometimes pet owners suggest some odd trades for veterinary services. While the DAR team agrees veterinary professionals should be compensated by traditional means, we had to laugh when asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to share some of their weirdest offers. 1. @mjrissmiller: I once went to someone’s house for nails and… Read More