Well, the day we’ve been waiting for is finally here. No more political commercials! This has been a tough few months guys; as if practicing veterinary medicine isn’t hard enough, we’ve had to tiptoe around the landmines of a contentious election as well. Few things are worse than being stuck listening to a client’s tirade… Read More
Elections Got You Down? Have Some Puppies
5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
To celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month, we asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to share why they believe in adopting senior pets. Here’s what they had to say: 1. “I love senior pets because they always get more adorable with their gray hairs. Like Richard Gere.” @redheadvettech via GIPHY 2. “Adopting a senior saves you… Read More
Are You a Technician or a Nurse? Your Opinion Matters!
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is seeking participants in the National Credential Initiative survey. The goal of NAVTA’s National Credential Initiative is to standardize the credential for our profession in terms of credentialing requirements, title, and scope of practice throughout the nation to unite the profession of veterinary technology. In the current… Read More
The Truth About Pumpkin, The Internet’s Favorite Cure-All
It’s a wonderful time of year! The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to change color, and you can get a PSL (a pumpkin spice latte for those of you not on the band wagon) wherever you go! So, what better time to discuss pumpkin for pets. For years, canned pumpkin has been recommended… Read More
What if I Find a Lump on My Dog or Cat?
Have you found a lump or bump on your pet? Don’t ignore it! Instead, take the steps Dr. Andy Roark outlines in this episode of Cone of Shame. 1. Write down where it is located. via GIPHY 2. Measure it, and report it. via GIPHY 3. Ask for an aspirate. via GIPHY Want to learn… Read More
How My Brother’s Eye Dilation Opened My Own
It was a Sunday afternoon in August 2002 and I was visiting my brother. He had just come home from a camping trip with his friends. On the camping trip, he was hit in the eye with a piece of firewood and was having vision problems in that eye. The emergency room referred him to… Read More