5 Things Puns Taught Me About Life

My name is Dr. Jason Sweitzer. I’m a veterinarian and I’m addicted to puns. I’ve learned that life is full of serious events, stress, doubt, and uncertainty. However if you look closer, life is full of energy, enthusiasm, love, sarcasm, and humor. I’d like to share some light-hearted fare to look at what puns taught… Read More

It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. It started the moment I walked in the door to the clinic.  The inpatient I had hospitalized was not in his cage.  He had been admitted for pancreatitis two days earlier, but when he wasn’t improving after 24 hours, we had the specialist come in… Read More

You might be unsure of whether or not your cat should wear a collar. In this Cone of Shame episode, Dr. Andy Roark reveals 3 reasons cats need collars. 1. There are collars with safety features. via GIPHY 2. It’s smart to have multiple forms of ID. via GIPHY 3. Even indoor cats get outside. via GIPHY Want… Read More

When I heard about the fire at our local park, I was shocked and upset. My husband and I ride our bikes or walk through that park almost every morning. We have friends there – both animal and human. I worried for the bunnies, birds and squirrels as well as the proud pines and palmettos…. Read More

From rowing to rugby, the summer Olympics in Rio include some pretty epic events for humans. But what if pets could participate? We asked our friends on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to share the Olympic event that would earn their pet the gold. 1. “Dog poop eating contest. 💩🙈” – @mon.moore via GIPHY  2. “Barfing. Higher score… Read More

“Clients have such unreasonable expectations…”  If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that, I’d be a gazillionaire.  I can’t argue with you, they do have expectations and sometimes they are also unreasonable: A client wanting you to call them with bloodwork results. Reasonable. A client who wants to keep you on the… Read More