You never forget your first patient. This is the story of mine and how he shaped the rest of my career as a vet. The first three years of vet school you sit in lectures, watch others, and learn from the best and brightest vets in the world. But it isn’t until the fourth year… Read More
You Never Forget Your First
Why You Should Learn to Forgive
Whether you’re giving it, receiving it or bestowing it upon yourself, forgiveness is one of the most beautiful things in our lives. Forgiveness is a universal healer. It doesn’t really matter if the person you’re forgiving knows it (unless that person is you) – forgiveness removes the dark stains of negativity from your heart and… Read More
There, I Said It: I Survived a Suicide Attempt
Welcome to There, I Said It- a column where we give you, the reader, a chance to get something off your chest in an anonymous fashion. Be it embarrassing, frustrating, or just something you didn’t want to admit out loud, it still might make someone else having a bad day feel just a bit better. If you… Read More
Why You Are One Bad Mother
My vet school class was somewhat infamous for the number of women who became pregnant in school. I say infamous because it was not viewed as a good thing by many so much as a terrible, horrible mistake or affront to the rest of the profession. Women who became pregnant were met with bafflement: Why would… Read More
3 Things to Know Before Giving Pets Pepto Bismol
Can you give Pepto Bismol to pets? The suspiciously pink substance has helped your stomach, but is it okay for your furry friend? In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Roark covers three things you need to know. 1. You cannot EVER give it to cats. via GIPHY 2. A key ingredient causes concern with… Read More
Have You Appreciated a Co-worker Today?
My dad was a coach. I spent countless hours by his side as I was growing up, first as the water boy and then as a player. Until recently, I didn’t understand how the lessons he taught me through years of sports have directly affected my professional life. After retiring from a long career in… Read More