You And Your Vet (110)
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Should Vets and Clients Be Facebook Friends?
By Dr. Andy Roark, May 9, 2013It just happened again. The little head-shaped silhouette in the top left corner of my Facebook page lit up, and a wonderful pet owner I recently helped reached out to be my online friend. I have… Full Article ›
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How Veterinarians Handle Being Second-Guessed
By Dr. Patty Khuly, May 7, 2013Many years ago, a young woman brought me an uncomfortable Boston Terrier I quickly diagnosed with a bladder full of bladder stones — a clear-cut case on X-ray if ever there was one. My… Full Article ›
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What Did That Nice Cancer Specialist Just Say? "Onco-Speak" for the Pet Owner
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Apr 22, 2013By the time your regular veterinarian sends you and your favorite fur person to a cancer specialist like me, you are so distraught that anything I say is likely to make you simply “tear up and… Full Article ›
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If It's Human to Say You're Sorry… What's Up With Unapologetic Doctors?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 23, 2013
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The Basics of Pet Medications
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013One important trick of the trade for a veterinarian like me who's always in the media is knowing when something other vets take for granted will raise an eyebrow among pet lovers. That was… Full Article ›
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Tackling the “What Would the Veterinarian Do?” Conundrum
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 20, 2013It runs the spectrum from fear and loathing to bemusement and — dare I admit it? — even relief. When I get this question, I feel it all … at once. I mean, how can anyone not feel… Full Article ›
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10 Things You Should (Probably) Not Say to Your Vet
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Apr 15, 2013As a breed, we veterinarians are not particularly prissy or picky. Indeed, you can generally say anything you wish in our presence. We encourage it, actually. Nonetheless, there are times when you… Full Article ›
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How Veterinarians Handle Aggression in Pets
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 21, 2013Perhaps unsurprisingly, aggression is the subject of much of the less medical kind of conversation that happens around the exam table. It seems clients are justifiably titillated by the more… Full Article ›
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Laughter Gets Your Veterinarian Through the Tough Times
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013Behind the scenes at a normal veterinary practice, you’ll find some of the most compassionate animal lovers anywhere. And that’s no surprise — the challenges of veterinary medicine… Full Article ›
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My Veterinary Pact With You
By Dr. Andy Roark, Mar 11, 2013Successful relationships are based on clear expectations and commitments. For example, when I go to my favorite restaurant, I know I can expect their usual level of great service and delicious food.… Full Article ›
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5 Things You Should Never Say in a Vet's Waiting Room
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Mar 5, 2013If you’ve ever had to spend any length of time in a veterinarian’s waiting room (and what pet owner hasn’t?), it should be immediately obvious to the sensitive that the stress of… Full Article ›
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Don’t Be That "Nightmare Client" Your Vet's Staff Can't Stand
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Mar 14, 2013It’s hard for veterinarians not to notice when their staff is out of sorts. The decibel level in the office will rise just a bit, questions may be accompanied by a scowl, and if I’m not… Full Article ›