Which human foods are the MOST poisonous to dogs? It’s hard to resist the longing stare of a begging dog, and most of us can’t resist slipping our dog some people food a little now and then. If you’re going to do it, at least make sure what you’re slipping Fido in the palm of… Read More
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You Need This Flea Prevention Song on a Playlist
Think your pet doesn’t need flea prevention? Kelsey Beth Carpenter RVT is back with possibly the single greatest song about fleas ever created. [tweetthis]The catchiest song about flea prevention you’ve ever heard[/tweetthis] The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team. Read More
The Realities of Human Error In Veterinary Surgery
Helmut* was one of my cancer patients. He also had a painful, nonvisual eye. The eye ended up giving him more trouble than the tumor and the owner elected to have it removed. She had it removed by a board-certified ophthalmologist (not at the hospital I work at, I hasten to add). There was a… Read More
5 Tips to Keep Cats Happy at the Vet Clinic
Do you dread taking your cat to the veterinarian? In the first Cone of Shame of season 2, learn tips for keeping your feline family member calmer on the way to vet visits! [tweetthis]How do you keep your cat calm during a visit to the veterinary clinic? #ConeOfShame[/tweetthis] Read More
Think Twice Before Giving Pets as Gifts
There are few things cuter than a puppy or kitten in a box. But before you consider giving a pet as a gift this holiday season, remember that you’re gifting someone a tremendous responsibility. Pets are a decade-long commitment of time, energy, and money. Talk it out and remember that a pet is a… Read More
Two Tricks That Keep Bad Pet Advice Alive
I love the Internet. I love discovering new things, meeting people, and getting things done faster than ever before. But there’s one part of the Internet that makes my head hurt, and that’s the way it circulates bad pet advice. Generally, I’m pretty pleased with how much good pet advice is out there…. Read More