Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Ashley Bourgeois returns to shed light on a topic often overlooked in veterinary care: dermatology issues in cats. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bourgeois discuss the nuances of feline dermatology, emphasizing the challenges and underrepresentation of cats in dermatological care. They dive into common symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and effective treatments, providing valuable… Read More
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TMJ Luxation in a Cat (HDYTT)
Dr. Amy “Toothy” Thomson returns to discuss diagnosing and treating maxillofacial trauma in cats. Dr. Amy Thomson and Dr. Andy Roark tackle a case involving a domestic shorthair named Malcolm, whose jaw is misaligned. Dr. Thomson explains her approach to assessing and treating jaw luxations, emphasizing the importance of physical exams and occlusion checks over… 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
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
HDYTT: Feline Stress and Inappropriate Defecation
This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, board certified behaviorist, Dr. Leanne Lilly, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the link between stress and the GI tract. Together they talk through treating the behavior case of Calix, a calico feline that will not stop defecating outside the litter box. Cone Of Shame Veterinary… Read More