Our Expert: Dr. Andy Roark
Tapeworms in Dogs: an Episode of "General Veterinary Hospital"
By Dr. Andy Roark | January 6, 2015"There are white things in my dog's poop!" In the first episode of General Veterinary Hospital, a case of tapeworms creates drama for a pet owner and her vet.Tapeworms are certainly gross,…View Full Post ›
Get the Most Out of Your Vet Visit: 5 Hard Questions You Should Ask
By Dr. Andy Roark | October 9, 2014People who work in veterinary medicine aren’t hard to understand. We’re motivated primarily by two things: We desperately want to figure out what is wrong with our sick patients and…View Full Post ›
10 Websites Your Vet Wishes You Knew About
By Dr. Andy Roark | September 29, 2014“I found something on the Internet...” This is a phrase veterinarians hear frequently, and it freezes us in our tracks for one of two reasons. The Internet can clue people in to…View Full Post ›
Conversations With My Cat: Adding a Second Feline to the Family
By Dr. Andy Roark | September 2, 2014Introducing a second cat to your household can be stressful. In his funny new video, Dr. Andy Roark and his skeptical cat walk you through the steps that are most likely to make this experience as…View Full Post ›
Video: The 5 Worst Ways to Choose a Vet
By Dr. Andy Roark | August 1, 2014Your veterinarian should be your guide on the path to longtime health for your beloved pets. That's why finding the right vet for you is so important. Here are five ways you absolutely should not go…View Full Post ›
Video: 5 Reasons You Should Thank a Vet Tech
By Dr. Andy Roark | July 9, 2014Have you thanked your veterinary technician recently? You really should. Vet techs play an increasing role in health care today, and they are a huge part of the care and love that your pet receives…View Full Post ›
Video: SuperVet Battles Pet Fur
By Dr. Andy Roark | June 24, 2014When pet hair attacks, do you know what to do? Once you've visited your vet to make sure the shedding isn't caused by an underlying medical problem, there are plenty of easy solutions for containing…View Full Post ›
Video: Never Leave Pets Alone in Hot Cars
By Dr. Andy Roark | June 9, 2014Never leave your pet in a parked car. Temperatures inside parked cars can rise rapidly and cause heatstroke, organ and brain damage, and even death. Just imagine how terrible being trapped in a hot…View Full Post ›
My Pet Died… and I Think It’s My Fault
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 12, 2014“I’m so, so sorry. This is my fault.” With that, the man before me began to shake and sob. I have seen more adults cry in the past year than most people see in a…View Full Post ›
Conversations With My Cat: Bringing Home a New Baby
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 9, 2014Cats are creatures of habit, and they can be sensitive to changes in their daily routine. Babies, however, tend to disregard the cat's routine when planning their arrivals into the homes…View Full Post ›
15 Outrageous Pet Owner Requests of Vets
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 6, 2014As the man pulled off his shirt and draped it over his dog, I remember thinking, “I hope my technician comes in right about now. No, wait. I don’t.” The appointment had been…View Full Post ›
10 Ways to Annoy Everyone in the Vet Clinic
By Dr. Andy Roark | April 23, 2014Veterinary clinics are usually places of healing, compassion and comfort. However, they can become riddled with stress, strife and anger when people violate the unwritten rules of clinic etiquette.…View Full Post ›
