Have questions about cruciate injuries? From how to prevent them to how to treat them, Drs. Andy Roark and Jennifer Wardlaw cover all the bases in this Facebook live session. (Notes available below the video). CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTES Read More
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Dogs Get Cancer
Getting a cancer diagnosis for your dog can be overwhelming. In this video, Drs. Andy Roark and Sue Ettinger discuss the five mistakes you should avoid while navigating this difficult situation. Check out DogCancerNowWhat.com to access Drs. Roark & Ettinger’s course on canine cancer. Read More
Why Veterinary Professionals Are Medical Professionals Too
Recently I was part of an argument in a comments section on Facebook. I told myself not to get involved but after seeing so many veterinary technicians and veterinarians beaming with pride regarding our profession I couldn’t sit back and not defend my colleagues. The medical community is vast- Human physicians, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses,… Read More
How My ER Visits Made Me a Better Vet
In this article we are going to get a little bit personal. Not telling you the color of my underwear personal, but close. In the past month or so I have had two run-ins with the hospital (human hospitals.) One was a scheduled elbow replacement that just took place, the other was a very unscheduled… Read More
The Biggest Lie Vets Tell Themselves
Sometimes we tell ourselves lies to make life easier. We say things like, “I was walking in and out of exam rooms all day long. That counts as exercise,” or “There’s a ban on cellphones in the office, but everyone will understand that it doesn’t apply to me.” We kid ourselves to feel better, and… Read More
How Being a Vet Makes Our Own Medical Choices Better and Worse
My Father was a talented physician. However, he spent his career in public health research and, as such, felt far removed from clinical medical practice. Growing up I always wished he could sign off on my requisite physical exam form for sports. He never obliged and always sent me straight to the pediatrician. Any… Read More