Dr. Bonnie Price, Director of Lincoln Memorial University’s Master of Veterinary Clinical Care Program, joins the podcast to discuss LMU’s new master’s program for technicians, its objectives and the pushback against the program. Dr. Price and Dr. Andy Roark also discuss the current state of technician credentialing and what the future looks like for the… Read More
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Thoughts On Discounting & Paying Staff
A few weeks ago, I published one of my Cone of Shame podcasts on “Intentional Discounting.” I talked with Dr. Tannetje Crocker about when and how she gives discounts to clients in the emergency room, and the episode certainly got peoples’ attention. I ended up getting a bit of criticism over the piece, and now… Read More
How to Have Nice Holidays With a Naughty Dog
I have a naughty dog. His name is Skipper and no, he is not a puppy. He is also not “going through a phase” as I told myself (and my family) for way too long. He is simply naughty by nature and living his truth. Read More
Not Just Bad Dogs
I know, I know, a radical concept. The truth is, after fighting with my cat, who’s too smart, too fast, and far too beautiful for her own good over a peanut butter sandwich I reached my endpoint. Once I’d wrestled it away from her, I didn’t have the joy that normally comes with winning – after all, she’s seven pounds and sixteen months old – it’s not really the greatest of victories. I’d not been my best self in the moment and I won’t share what I said to her because, frankly, I’m embarrassed to repeat it. I felt like a terrible pet parent, maybe even a terrible person. I am so tired of feeling this way every time I have a snack. Read More
Your Scratching Post Isn’t Enough (HDYTT)
What counts as “enrichment” versus what is just basic necessity for a cat? When a cat owner is convinced that their cat has all the “enrichment” he can handle, but you only see the basic boxes checked, how do you treat that??? Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 049: Your Scratching Post Isn’t Enough… Read More
Best of the Cone of Shame Podcast: Cat Behavior
Cone of Shame Episode 7: Scarf and Barf Cats (HDYTT) In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with feline behavior consultant Ingrid Johnson to talk about cats that eat too fast and then throw up. There’s a pet owner in exam room 2 who wants you to… Read More