This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark interviews Brennen McKenzie, VMD, MSc of The SkeptVet. They’ll talk all about his new book, “Placebos for Pets? The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animals“, and how we can sift through claims and evidence in order to make better choices for our patients…. Read More
Placebos For Pets: The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animals
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Veterinary Hospital
Okay, I admit it, I drank the Marie Kondo Kool-Aid and, like Colbert said on her Late Show appearance, given the chance, I would probably follow Marie Kondo to her cult compound and stay with her forever. Recently, I moved into a very small home. I was already on board with a more minimalist lifestyle,… Read More
There’s A Cat Who Is Destroying The Furniture – HDYTT?
This week on the Cone… There’s a cat in exam room 3 who will NOT stop destroying furniture. The owner is about to give the cat up or find someone who will declaw it. It’s YOUR case! How do you treat that?? ** If you find the Cone of Shame to be helpful, please share… Read More
Essentials – Canine Euthanasia (HDYTT)
Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Amanda Doran review canine euthanasia. This is an excellent episode for anyone on the healthcare team and we hope it will be a great refresher and conversation starter for veterinary teams. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the… Read More
Hate It or Love It: My First 6 Years After Vet School
I used to HATE my life as a practicing veterinarian. For three long years after graduating, I just knew I had messed up in my career choice. What’s interesting is that I loved most parts of my job: My boss My coworkers My hospital The clients The pets The cases The benefits The competitive pay… Read More
The Deathly Hallows Of Veterinary Medicine (w/ Dr. Michael Miller)
This week, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Michael Miller (aka the Harry Potter Vet) to discuss the “deathly hallows of vet med.” If you’re a Harry Potter fan (or just a lover of veterinary medicine), this conversation will brighten your day and make you think about what it means to be in our… Read More