Episodes

This week, Dr. Andy Roark talks with the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney about how technicians can convince doctors to let them use new skills and knowledge they have acquired from CE. If you are a technician who wants to do more in your practice, or if you’re a doctor or manager who wants to be more comfortable allowing technicians to take on more responsibility, this episode is for you! About our guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of ...

“Everyone says the virus is going to get worse as we move inside. COVID caseloads are trending up and everyone is just tired of social distancing. I think all of us have a bit of foreboding about what is to come.“ This week on the Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Beth Davidow about her recent article “Winter is Coming… Are You Prepared.” They cover everything from sick policies to air purifiers to clinic-branded outerwear. Links: The Veterinary Idealist: www.vetidealist.com About O...

Just in time for the Holidays! Join Dr. Roark and special guest Margie Sherk for this special episode all about those easily forgotten holiday dangers that we (and cat owning clients) need to keep in mind. Guest Bio: Two weeks before graduating from OVC in 1982, Margie Scherk packed all of her worldly belongings into her rusty, yellow Honda Civic named Jaundice and drove west to take her last two weeks of school at WCVM. Moving to a place she could see the mountains and ocean every day, she ope...

This week on the Cone! Dr. Andy Roark calls us world-renowned veterinary orthopedist Dr. David Dycus to ask about a case. “Hey David, I have a 6m.o. Labrador retriever who the owners say is stiff in the morning when he gets up. What’s causing this? Should I blow it off? Should I give it some time? How do YOU treat that?” About Our Guest: David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal Director/Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Nexus Veterinary Bone and Jo...

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark talks to the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP VTS (Anesthesia) about Petunia, a 2yo F English Bulldog who is about to have a C-section. We want to make sure that Petunia’s pain is controlled and her puppies are safe. Tasha McNerney…. How do you treat that? About Our Guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain pr...

In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to the VetGirl herself, Dr. Justine Lee about how SHE treats pancreatitis. We’ve got a tiny dog who ate half a heavenly ham. How do YOU treat that? HELPFUL LINKS: VetGirl: https://vetgirlontherun.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Justine Lee DVM, DACVECC, DABT lectures throughout the world on emergency, critical care, and toxicology, and was honored to receive the Speaker of the Year Award at the North American Veterinary Conference (2016, 2015, 2011) and Associat...

This week on the COS Dr. Roark gets into the dirt about dog parks with Dr. Susan Little. This episode is made possible by Elanco. Helpful Links: BeWormReady.com Elanco.com Open-access study: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-020-04147-6 Clinician’s Brief: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/parks-pets-parasites-controlling-canine-intestinal-helminths About our Guest: Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM-Parasit. Dr. Susan Little is Regents Professor and the ...

Join Dr. Roark and the wizard, the legend "Uncle Mickey Schaer" as they talk about progressive weakness in a cat! Let's get into this case! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael Schaer received his D.V.M. degree from the University of Illinois in 1970. He then went to the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City where he served as an intern and then as a medicine resident between1970-73. After the residency, he remained at the AMCas a staff member in the Department of Medicine until 1977. He then jo...

Join Dr. Roark and the wizard, the legend "Uncle Mickey Schaer" as they talk about that case that terrifies us all - the venomous snake bite! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael Schaer received his D.V.M. degree from the University of Illinois in 1970. He then went to the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City where he served as an intern and then as a medicine resident between1970-73. After the residency, he remained at the AMCas a staff member in the Department of Medicine until 1977. He then ...

What do you do when you have an 8yo shih tzu who has had ear infections his entire life, and now the ear canals are scarred down and re-infected? That's what we're getting into this week! UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Medicating Cats Positively with Dr. Andy Roark and Ingrid Johnson October 28, 2020. Head over to: https://drandyroark.com/product/medicating-cats-positively/ to learn more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jeff Tinsley graduated from Vet school at Tuskegee University in 2017. He completed a Small Anim...

Chowhound, the labrador retriever is in room 3. She got into the giant bowl of Halloween candy AND she ate a half a pan of pot brownies. Mom and Dad don't really know how much of what! Dr. Justine Lee, how do you treat that? HELPFUL LINKS: VetGirl: https://vetgirlontherun.com/ Medicating Cats Positively with Dr. Andy Roark and Ingrid Johnson October 28, 2020. Head over to: https://drandyroark.com/product/medicating-cats-positively/ to learn more. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Justine Lee DVM, DACVECC, ...

What counts as "enrichment" versus what is just basic necessity for a cat? When a cat owner is convinced that their cat has all the "enrichment" he can handle, but you only see the basic boxes checked, how do you treat that??? HELPFUL LINKS: Vertical spaces for cats - https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/shop/vertical-space-diy-components/ Placing Environmental Enrichment Items - https://www.fundamentallyfeline.com/meeting-cats-environmental-needs-maximizing-resource-placement/ Catios - https://...

This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark is wrestling with a Chihuahua that can't use its hind legs. Fortunately, the amazing neurologist Carrie Jurney is here to help him out. Let's get into this! About our guest: Dr. Carrie Jurney is a veterinary neurologist in the San Francisco Bay Area and owner of Jurney Veterinary Neurology. When she's not in the clinic, she's the president of Not One More Vet, a global mental health support group and charity for veterinary profes...

This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Jeff Tinsley talk Feline Allergic Dermatitis. Let's get into it! ABOUT OUR GUEST Instagram: @DermDogtorJeff Dr. Jeff Tinsley graduated from Vet school at Tuskegee University in 2017. He completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship in 2018 at the Blue Pearl of San Antonio, TX. He stayed in San Antonio for a year of General Practice, then moved to Louisville, KY for a one year Dermatology Specialty Internship with Animal De...

Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. David Dycus discuss hip dysplasia and review Dr. Dycus's article on Conservative Management and Rehab for these cases.

This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with his dear friend, the dynamic and shining star that is veterinary nutritionist Dr. Jackie Parr. They discuss that young dog diarrhea that just. wont. resolve. How do YOU treat that? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jackie Parr BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN When Bruno the chocolate lab was found after 27 days in the bottom of an abandoned well, Dr. Jackie Parr was one of the people he desperately needed. Refeeding syndrome, muscle loss, ...

This week on the Cone!!! New JAVMA article about what technicians really care about in their jobs. Are you providing them? Are you wasting your time and resources doing things they don't care about? Let's get into this! ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Liss has an incredibly rich and diverse background in the field of veterinary technology. A registered veterinary technician in California, David holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology and an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. He also holds double board...

This week on the Cone of Shame... Dr. Andy Roark talks to the amazing vet neurologist Dr. Carrie Jurney about neck pain. You don't want to get this one wrong. Let's get into this episode! About our guest: Dr. Carrie Jurney is a veterinary neurologist in the San Francisco Bay Area and owner of Jurney Veterinary Neurology. When she's not in the clinic, she's the president of Not One More Vet, a global mental health support group and charity for veterinary professionals. In her spare time, she is ...

This week on the Cone.... Dr. Andy Roark and feline behavior expert Ingrid Johnson discuss what to do with a naughty boy who bullies, tears open food bags and says offensive things (well, we don't know what he says, but we bet they are NSFW). Can we "fix" cats like this??? Let's get into it! Helpful links: Screened porch: www.facebook.com/FundamentallyFel…=351308551623479 Catio: www.facebook.com/FundamentallyFel…1064791396941854 Strollin'!: www.facebook.com/FundamentallyFel…=351291291625205 Fin...

WORKSHOP: Finding Your Voice - How To Speak Persuasively to Groups Learn more here: https://unchartedvet.com/finding-your-voice/ This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Tracy Witte about her TWO new journal articles. The first is a commentary on storage of euthanasia solution, and the second is a survey of negative mental health outcomes , workplace and school climate, and identity disclosure for LGBTQ+ veterinary professionals in the US and UK. LINKS: A...

This week on the Cone..... Dr. Andy Roark sits down with the Kibble Queen Dr. Jackie Parr to discuss new vomiting in a 6 year old cat. How do you treat that? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jackie Parr BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN When Bruno the chocolate lab was found after 27 days in the bottom of an abandoned well, Dr. Jackie Parr was one of the people he desperately needed. Refeeding syndrome, muscle loss, dangerously fluctuating electrolyte levels and more were all part of a language Dr. Parr intimately ...

This week on the Cone.... Dr. Andy Roark talks with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta about thunderstorm phobia in a 4yo MN Vizsla. How do you treat that? HELPFUL LINKS Blunt Dissection Podcast: https://www.drdavenicol.com/single-post/2020/06/25/Blunt-Dissection-Ep-41-Dr-Lisa-Radosta---Being-Unbreakable-and-much-more-besides Noise aversion checklist: https://www.zoetisus.com/products/dogs/sileo/pdf/sileo-diagnostic-checklist.pdf Vetgirl webinar on how/when to prescribe Psychotropic medica...

This week on the Cone.... Dr. Andy Roark talks to the one and only Dr. Sue Ettinger (aka Dr. Sue Cancer Vet) about what to do with a Mast Cell Tumor on a Pittie foot. Let's get into this! LINKS: Dr. Sue Ettinger Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_dC6ku6Ye8YOqusLLmNM1A Dr. Sue's Collection of Youtube videos on canine and feline lymphoma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_dC6ku6Ye8YOqusLLmNM1A/search?query=lymphoma ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sue Ettinger, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)V...

This week on the Cone.... Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Tierra Price and Dr. Jeff Tinsley about their journeys to become young leaders in our profession and the experiences they have had making their way as black veterinarians in a very white profession. Dr. Tierra Price is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women’s Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. She is currently a Community Me...