Hairballs happen because cats have barbed tongues, and they swallow hair when they groom themselves or other pets. When hair is ingested, it either goes through your pet’s digestive tract or comes back up as a hairball. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Roark covers five ways you can stop hairballs from happening. (Or, at… Read More
5 Ways to Stop Hairballs From Happening
It’s OK to Love your Life Outside Your Work
I have a confession to make: Practicing veterinary medicine is not my favorite thing to do. It’s hard sometimes, being surrounded by people who say things like “It’s my calling” and “I’ve never wanted to do anything else” and “I can’t imagine my life if I were not a veterinarian.” I don’t feel that way… Read More
7 Steps to Successfully Flying with Your Pet
Flying with a pet can be a stressful experience for everyone involved, but you can make it successful with a little preparation. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Andy Roark covers seven steps that will help you prep for a terrific takeoff. 1. Be aware that airline requirements are different. via GIPHY 2. Book… Read More
Using Millennials to Your Advantage in Your Veterinary Clinic
Many define the ‘Millennial Generation’ as those having been born sometime in the 1980’s through the 90’s. This generation is used to instant results, changing technology and an attitude of working smarter, not harder. In certain definitions, I find myself part of this generation- although I do remember my childhood rotary dial phone, waiting for my… Read More
Why I Love Being a Practice Owner, Bruises and All
I’m a practice owner, and I LOVE it! While I’m new to this practice owner thing, I’m not new to business. Nonetheless, I wonder some days why I do not experience compassion fatigue or depression. It would be easy to do with the demands of my profession, especially with this new step in my career. I… Read More
Don’t Give Up! Tips For Aspiring Vets From the Other Side of the Fence
You have decided to go to veterinary school. Maybe you are still in high school or have gotten to that point in undergrad where you are applying our wondrous world. Because the market is changing, many veterinarians are discouraging students from joining the veterinary workforce. They are being blunt and taking their own experiences and… Read More