Just For Fun

Halloween is right around the corner, but if you haven’t quite finalized your costume choice, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered… at least when it comes to what costume your pet should wear. Your costume? Hey, how about going as a veterinarian?

And let’s take a moment for some Real Talk here. No matter what results you receive, always put your pet’s comfort and safety first. Walking your costumed pet around the block while everyone is out in costume might sound like a fun idea, but not if your furry friend is wearing something she doesn’t like or is frightened by the unusual appearances of trick-or-treaters. When in doubt, it’s never a bad idea keep your pet at home — costume-free and in a safe space, maybe even by your side. After all, you need somebody to keep you company while you watch Ghostbusters for the 48th time, right?.

Fall means two things: pumpkin spice everything and football! (Okay, fine – also pretty leaves on trees… and tick season. Ugh.)

But let’s go back to football for a second. Have you ever thought about what role your pet might play on a football team? Sometimes it seems pretty obvious – I once had a dog who we actually called her Yuki “Percy Harvin” Seymour because she had moves nearly identical to the Gators’ wide receiver at that time. But if you have a gentle lap kitty or chatty budgie, it might not be an easy decision.

That’s why we created this fun (and fast!) quiz. Just answer five simple questions to find out how your pet might contribute to the team. And no, you don’t need to know the difference between a quarterback and a cornerback to participate. (Although you should know that they do both exist and they are different positions — trust me, I checked!)

There are many people and websites that claim to have expert opinions on the care and keeping of pets but ultimately, the best source of information is your vet clinic. Everyone’s favorite veterinary songstress, Kelsey Beth Carpenter RVT, takes to her guitar to remind you not to believe everything you read or hear.

 

 

[tweetthis]Did Dr. Google go to veterinary school? [/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.

 

Bay Ridge Animal Hospital in Annapolis, Maryland, has come up with a Swift way to encourage people to use flea prevention: they made a video Taylored to pet owners. The video’s no love story, and Bay Ridge obviously has bad blood with fleas (They’re never ever getting back together).

 

 

[tweetthis].@TaylorSwift13 parody “Shake Them Off” shows bad blood with fleas[/tweetthis]

 

 

If you work in veterinary medicine, some of this may ring a bell. I hope it’s a faint bell, and that you’re loving the progress we’re making in how we take care of pets.

 

 

[tweetthis]The best veterinary clinic commercial ever:[/tweetthis]