Dr. Emily Tincher joins us to discuss the rising costs of veterinary care and how they impact pet families. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Tincher dive into her co-authored book chapter on cost, access to care, and payment options, highlighting key factors driving price increases, such as staffing costs, practice economics, and the cost of… Read More
Life With Clients
We Have Trust Issues
Dr. Peter Weinstein joins us to talk about some of the major mistrust we are seeing in veterinary medicine. In this week’s episode of the Cone of Shame podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Peter Weinstein discuss how the lack of trust has emerged in the veterinary industry due to the influence of media and… Read More
Pet Insurance, A Tech Entrepreneur, & Emerging Pet Care Trends
Alex Douzet, Co-Founder and CEO of Pumpkin® Pet Insurance, joins us to discuss the impact of pet insurance on client behaviors and the future of the pet industry. This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Alex Douzet dive into Pumpkin’s research with Zoetis revealing that Pumpkin-insured pets have more frequent vet… Read More
Blackmarket FIP Cure Update
Dr. Julie Levy returns to share an update on the black market FIP cure from one of the most popular episodes of 2022. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Julie Levy discuss recent updates on drug approvals for remdesivir as a treatment for FIP. They explore how… Read More
Multiple Dogs with “Big Feelings” (HDYTT)
Board-certified behaviorist Dr. Chris Pachel returns, this time to address the all too common issue of the barking fence dogs, specifically when the two feed off each other. On this week’s episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Chris Pachel discuss the underlying behavior behind this bark and offer… Read More
Non-Anesthetic Dentistry Fallout (HDYTT)
Dr. Amy Thomson joins us to explore non-anesthetic dentistry and client communication, tackling common fears about anesthesia and the importance of clear language in veterinary care. Learn from her expertise as she and Dr. Andy Roark discuss how to effectively manage cases like Nico, a Chihuahua with good teeth but bad breath on this week’s… Read More