Veterinarians are a tough crowd. We are high-achieving, motivated, soft-hearted smart people who put a lot of emphasis on getting it right. Who doesn’t do a happy dance when you confirm the Demodex case you diagnosed from 30-feet away as it walked in the door? And who doesn’t kick themselves and bemoan the missed radiographic… Read More
Looking for the Vet On-Off Switch
When the MPL is Getting Worse (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone of Shame: My mother in law’s dog has medial patellar luxation and it’s getting worse. My MIL is asking me hard questions and if I don’t get this right, family gatherings are going to get awkward. I’m pulling in my ace, Dr. David Dycus to keep me out of the… Read More
There I Said It…The Veterinary Profession Has a Long History of Being Complacent About Racism
Today’s climate has a lot of people doing their part to educate themselves and fight against a social pandemic: racism. And it has been encouraging to see. But alongside education and vague statements of support must come something else: real change in the form of antiracist policy and behavior changes to break racist culture. Now,… Read More
Firework Phobia Over the Phone
This week on the Cone of Shame… Dr. Andy Roark talks to Dr. Lisa Radosta about firework phobia and what we can do when clients call right before the bangs start. HELPFUL LINKS Blunt Dissection Podcast: www.drdavenicol.com/single-post/202…ch-more-besides Dr. Lisa Radosta Website: www.flvetbehavior.com/ Fear Free: fearfreepets.com/ The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author… Read More
Fighting Prejudice in the Workplace Starts Within
My ethnic identity can be elusive to others. Sometimes when people first meet me, I can see a search in their eyes, trying to place it. People have guessed I was from a variety of countries and regions around the world, including: all of Latin America, South Asia, the Middle East, and even Polynesia. My… Read More
Outdoor Time for Indoor-Only Cats? (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone of Shame… Ingrid Johnson is back to talk about outside time for young and active cats. Is it safe? Is it beneficial? How do we coach pet owners to do it? Let’s get into this! HELPFUL LINKS Screen porch Catio Strollin’! Finn demonstrates “recall” Yard fun! Summertime enrichment More on… Read More