Our Expert: Dr. Andy Roark
Keep Runs Fun: A Comical Cautionary Tale
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 14, 2013Fortunately, because I’m so slow, my Vizsla and I get to spend lots of time enjoying our runs. If I ever fall off the exercise wagon, he’s right there, staring intently at me while I…View Full Post ›
Should Vets and Clients Be Facebook Friends?
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 7, 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…View Full Post ›
Are Annual Exams Really Necessary?
By Dr. Andy Roark | April 22, 2013Last year, in a much-discussed New York Times article titled "Let’s (Not) Get Physicals," a physician reporter named Elisabeth Rosenthal argued that annual physical examinations for…View Full Post ›
How to Say Goodbye
By Dr. Andy Roark | April 10, 2013Just last week, while I was performing euthanasia for a critically ill patient, the pet’s owner looked at me and said, “I bet this is the hardest part of your job.” That gave…View Full Post ›
My Veterinary Pact With You
By Dr. Andy Roark | March 4, 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.…View Full Post ›
Veterinarian Confession: "I Don’t Brush My Dog’s Teeth"
By Dr. Andy Roark | December 29, 2012Mrs. Griffith sighed as she gently separated her youngest daughter and oldest Labrador Retriever. She stepped between them and over a discarded pacifier to look me directly in the eye.…View Full Post ›
