Yesterday, I saw an 8-year-old Doberman who had been urinating inappropriately in the house. His name is Bowser and his owner brought him in about two weeks ago for an initial examination with a different doctor. When Bowser first presented, his physical examination was normal and his bladder was completely empty. After a discussion about… Read More
Perspective
A No BS Guide to Being Fantastic in the Exam Room
People often ask me for my honest, best advice on how to be fantastic in the exam room. I generally don’t give it to them. The reason is that most people want me to say something they can just decide to start doing with minimal or no additional effort compared to what they are already… Read More
It’s Time To Normalize Choreographed Dance
Sometimes we have to take a stand and tell the truth, regardless of the consequences. Yeah, I’ve got a lot to lose. Sure, I’m probably not the best messenger to speak on this topic. Also, I have zero data to support my position. Still, I don’t care. Here goes: Dancing in clinical medicine is wildly… Read More
Where New Ideas Come From
When I was first invited by DVM Newsmagazine (Now DVM360) to write a column for their magazine, I stalled for time. “Let me think about it,” I said. I was honestly pretty unsure about my ability to write 12 columns in a year that would actually make sense, provide some value to at least a… Read More
The Vet Education Revolution
I saw the Barbie Movie last week with my family. I am a Ryan Gosling fan (and generally a fan of silly movies) so I expected to enjoy it quite a bit and I did. The biggest laugh in our house came when the primary mother-daughter duo in the movie were deciding if they could… Read More
Thoughts to Hold Onto: 11 Pieces of Advice I’m Giving to Myself to the Start of the Year
I collect words of wisdom like a magpie collects tinfoil. The shiny baubles of insight catch my attention and attract me to them. Unfortunately, I’ve learned I can’t hold all the wonderful quotes and lessons I encounter in my brain at one time, and must occasionally audit what I want to carry with me. The… Read More