Should You Still Have Torb On Your Shelf?
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
5d ago
Veterinary anesthesia expert Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) joins The Cone of Shame Podcast with Dr. Andy Roark to break down the role of butorphanol (Torb) in veterinary practice today. They dive into its sedative vs. analgesic properties, when it shines, and when it falls short, especially in pain management. Tasha explains opioid receptor interactions, how to think critically... Read More ..read more
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Your Team is Never Finished
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
5d ago
This is a letter for anyone who has made a scary career change Last week I wrote about how I think it’s misguided to put a lot of value in the job titles we hold. Since then, I’ve been thinking a lot about what job retention actually means to both the people being retained and... Read More ..read more
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Oral Tumors: Aspirate, Biopsy or Just Take It Off? (HDYTT)
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
1w ago
Dr. Donnell Hansen joins The Cone of Shame Podcast with Dr. Andy Roark to discuss oral tumors in dog. Together they discuss how to recognize them, when to biopsy, and how to talk to pet owners about what comes next. Dr. Hansen breaks down the diagnostic process, explains when a fine needle aspirate won’t cut it, and shares best practices for... Read More ..read more
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When Your Job is Your Shield
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
1w ago
Last night, I gave a person who has meant so much to me over the last 10 years a big hug. He had been a captain of industry when I was just getting started as a presenter and writer, and he gave me both confidence and an opportunity when I needed it. Over the years,... Read More ..read more
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HOF: Causes and Treatments for Hypoglycemia in Dogs (HDYTT)
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
1w ago
Dr. Andrew Woolcock, internist at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, returns to the _Cone of Shame_ podcast to discuss the metabolic phenomenon of hypoglycemia in dogs. In this insightful Hall of Fame episode, Dr. Woolcock and Dr. Andy Roark break down the common causes of hypoglycemia, diagnostic approaches, and effective treatment strategies for both... Read More ..read more
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Time To Use More Locals and Less Opioids
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
1w ago
Tasha McNerney, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), aka the original Anesthesia Nerd, joins Dr. Andy Roark to dive into the cutting edge of pain management in veterinary surgery. In this episode, Tasha discusses how to reduce opioid use while improving patient outcomes through multimodal analgesia and local anesthetic blocks. She breaks down the ERAS (Enhanced... Read More ..read more
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Better Appointments in Less Time
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
2w ago
You can have better appointments and less paperwork right now.I am in love with AI scribes and think (almost) every veterinarian should be using them starting right now. I’m serious. People talk a lot about innovation in veterinary medicine, and most of it is pretty ephemeral. They refer to innovation that has brought us a... Read More ..read more
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HOF: New Heart Murmur in a Cat Scheduled for a Dental (HDYTT)
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
3w ago
Dr. Anna McManamey, Professor of Cardiology at Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a common yet challenging case: a new heart murmur in a cat scheduled for a dental procedure. In this Hall of Fame episode, Dr. Mack unpacks the potential causes of heart murmurs in cats, with a focus... Read More ..read more
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Avoid Regret. Do This.
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
3w ago
Let’s be honest: Making memories is often a pain in the rear. It snowed in Greenville last Friday. The vet clinic shut down and the kids were home from school as the flakes began to pile up. I was working through a pile of important projects and had told everyone I would be unavailable until... Read More ..read more
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New Guidelines Aim to Improve Employee Well-Being
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by Andy Roark DVM MS
3w ago
In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark welcomes Dr. Phil Richmond, founder of Flourishing Phoenix, to dive into the U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health in the Workplace. They discuss how veterinary practices can address psychosocial hazards, implement effective risk assessments, and foster a culture of wellbeing that supports teams without creating unnecessary stress. You’ll... Read More ..read more
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