She was the first face most people saw when they entered the veterinary clinic and everyone knew her name. Some days she was friendly and eagerly greeted those who entered, other days she didn’t even bother to look up. No matter her mood, everyone loved her. She was Chloe the Clinic Cat. Most of our… Read More
She Was “Just” a Clinic Cat
Can You Tell if Your Dog’s Bee Sting is an Emergency?
What happens if your dog gets stung by a bee? Dr. Andy Roark shares some helpful tips in this episode of Cone of Shame. Know what a normal reaction looks like… via GIPHY …But don’t take these symptoms lightly! via GIPHY What are early symptoms of anaphylactic shock? via GIPHY Important: If you see any… Read More
The Professional Crush and Veterinary Medicine
The professional crush is a wonderful thing. I sometimes call it the academic crush because academia is where I live, but really it is any platonic crush that occurs in a mentee-mentor relationship where the mentee is looking up to (and crushing on) their mentor. A similar crush phenomenon is the crush that pretty much… Read More
Have You Heard of These 5 Accidental “Dog Breeds”?
Ok – We’ve all had a brain freeze while recording dog breed names in medical records. The result? Some typos so epic that completely new dog breeds are created. We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to discover some of the best ones you’ve seen. 1. The Great Polynesian via GIPHY (Thanks to @redheadvettech for the inspiration)…. Read More
Humans of the Clinic: Ramona
We have a lot of frustration these days. A lot of negativity. It’s understandable; we work in a stressful environment, and finding ways to vent or express ourselves is a healthy part of coping. On the other hand, there is much to be said for seeking out the positive and the good in everyone around… Read More
Too Long Didn’t Read: Animal News in 30 Seconds, July 23
We know that not everyone spends as much time online as we do, but we also know you still want to be up to date on the latest veterinary and animal news. You just need to do it fast. Enter: Too Long Didn’t Read, which is a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More