I’m a Floridian living in Canada. When I went home to visit family last year, my wife and I took a trip to Key West at Thanksgiving. Key West is a magical place, a whole different world in Miami’s backyard. You’ll meet all kinds of people there and probably a few characters, much like in… Read More
Life With Clients
Why My Recheck Exams Are Absolutely Free (And It’s Not Why You Think!)
Okay, okay… I know. We are supposed to charge for our time. I am a huge advocate for charging appropriately for all our hard work. I am a dentist/oral surgeon, after all. As a group, we all need to recognize extraction of a canine tooth is worth more than 25 bucks. But, I will admit,… Read More
The Top 5 Emergencies Vets See on the Fourth of July
Backyard barbecues, pool parties, picnics and fireworks shows might be fun for us humans on the Fourth of July holiday, but, we know they are not necessarily a good time for our pets. There are so many hazards related to the holiday that we decided to ask the veterinary professionals in the Uncharted Veterinary Conference… Read More
There, I Said it: I’m Sorry I Judged You
A client came into the clinic with her ancient dog for an appointment. Fluffy really needed to cross the Rainbow Bridge… like, two months before. This dog was receiving subcutaneous fluids for renal failure, and the owner insisted that the poor creature was still running and frolicking at home. We all found this hard to… Read More
What Appliqué Taught Me About Teaching Students
Every year at my week-long quilt retreat, I meet up with friends and indulge in my favorite pastime. Even though I am a doctor, and you’d think nothing about quilting could be scary, there are things I’m reluctant to try. Appliqué (APP-lik-ay) was one of those things. I had made a star quilt for a… Read More
A Vet’s Guide to a Better Life For Your Cat
You have decided to adopt an adorable spawn from hell otherwise known as a cat (I kid!). Cats are amazing, but also very complicated. Many people obtain cats through friends or rescues, but may not truly know what goes into cat ownership. As veterinarians, we often only see cats for end-of-life care. Many times we… Read More