Our Expert: Dr. Andy Roark
General Veterinary Hospital: The Problem of the Poop-Eating Dog
By Dr. Andy Roark | October 20, 2015Many pet owners are hiding an embarrassing secret: Their dogs eat poop. It's disgusting but true. In this over-the-top episode of our soap opera spoof General Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Andy Roark…View Full Post ›
Video: 5 Ways Pet Owners Make Veterinary Medicine Hard
By Dr. Andy Roark | September 23, 2015Veterinarians and pet owners both want the same thing: the happiest, healthiest pets possible. Unfortunately, sometimes veterinarians drop the ball on communicating about pet health, and sometimes…View Full Post ›
Video: Vets Read Bad Pet Advice - Part 3
By Dr. Andy Roark | August 18, 2015The Internet never ceases to come up with awful advice for pet owners, from giving bleach to a puppy with parvo to feeding pets eggshells to chop up worms. In this episode of Veterinarians Read Bad…View Full Post ›
Video: Don't Avoid Your Pet's Annual Exam
By Dr. Andy Roark | July 21, 2015A lot of things happen during an annual veterinary examination. Almost every part of your dog or cat gets checked out, and that can have huge benefits. Your pet's annual exam is a chance for your vet…View Full Post ›
Video: Tips for Exercising With Your Dog
By Dr. Andy Roark | July 7, 2015Exercise is an important part of keeping yourself and your dog healthy, but accidents and injuries do happen. Make sure you know how — and how not — to burn off energy with this highly scientific…View Full Post ›
General Veterinary Hospital: a Case of Gas
By Dr. Andy Roark | June 18, 2015Does your pet have gas? It's a pungent subject many pet owners are embarrassed to discuss — even with their veterinarians. In this potent episode of our soap opera spoof, General…View Full Post ›
Video: Vets Read Bad Pet Advice — Part 2
By Dr. Andy Roark | June 1, 2015There's a lot of great information about pet health on the Internet — and a lot of not-so-great information as well. Once again, veterinarians and veterinary technicians share the best of the worst…View Full Post ›
Conversations With My Cat: Signs Your Pet Is Hiding Illness
By Dr. Andy Roark | May 5, 2015Veterinarians love cats, but there's one thing about them that drives us nuts: It's the fact that they typically hide signs of illness. Rather than making it clear that they don't feel well, they…View Full Post ›
Video: Does Your Dog Seem to Bark Just for the Fun of It? Here's What You Can Do
By Dr. Andy Roark | April 21, 2015Recreational barking is a real problem, especially if you live in an apartment building or close to neighbors. So, what can you do if your dog loves to bark? In this video, Dr. Andy Roark gives a…View Full Post ›
The One Thing Even Vets Feel Nervous About Discussing With You
By Dr. Andy Roark | April 7, 2015Weight control in dogs and cats is incredibly important, but it can often be awkward to talk about — even for your vet. If you think your pet is gaining weight, there are lots of things you can do to…View Full Post ›
Video: Veterinarians Read Bad Pet Advice
By Dr. Andy Roark | March 11, 2015The Internet is full of awful pet advice. Here, we humbly present — in the style of Jimmy Kimmel's Celebrities Read Mean Tweets — just a small sampling of actual bad advice found on the Web. If you…View Full Post ›
General Veterinary Hospital: The Doctor Diagnoses a Mysterious Condition
By Dr. Andy Roark | February 10, 2015Reverse sneezing is scary for many pet owners. It sounds awful, and pets often look like they're choking or coughing. In this dramatic episode of General Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Andy Roark diagnoses…View Full Post ›
