In this episode of the Cone of Shame podcast, Dr. Andy Roark interviews Dr. Tracy Witte from Auburn University on her new publication in JAVMA. Dr. Tracy Witte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Auburn University, as well as a licensed psychologist. Her research is primarily focused on understanding and preventing… Read More
New Research On Vet Suicide Behavior – An interview w/ Dr. Tracy Witte
Caring for Itchy Dogs This Allergy Season
Sponsored content from Zoetis Petcare Allergic dermatitis is the number one reason why owners bring their dogs to the veterinarian, yet many pet owners are not aware that their pets can get allergies, and don’t realize that there is an underlying medical issue that’s causing their dog to itch. With August being the peak of… Read More
Coping With An Unknown Diagnosis
As an ER veterinarian, I have become quite skilled at quickly assessing an animal and coming up with a plan to begin patient stabilization. Unfortunately, this does not mean that I always know exactly what the underlying cause of each patient’s illness is. If a situation arises when a diagnosis has not been reached, it… Read More
They Just Want To Be Paid
I’m unsure what workshop has instilled the notion of “perks” to keep employees happy but I have to respectfully disagree with it. I will admit, knowing there is going to be a free lunch after a rough day is nice but I can’t help think of better uses for that money. It seems as though there… Read More
Giving Our Patients the Best of Both Worlds
I was sitting on the exam room floor with Lucy, a 13-year-old black Labrador Retriever. Her eyes darted from her mom, then to me, and back to her mom as we talked, her tail gently wagged every time her name was mentioned, making soft thudding noises on the floor. Mom was holding back tears when she said,… Read More
Anesthesia In a Long Dental Procedure (HDYTT)
How Do You Treat That (HYDTT) – In these episodes, Dr. Andy Roark takes a common case from practice and asks an expert in the field “How do you treat that?” In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS about those looooooooong dental procedures and how to manage that… Read More