Last month, there was an increase in the cases of chocolate poisoning in veterinary hospitals. We all love chocolates and often give them as gifts, but pets should not eat them. Chocolate is very toxic to dogs because of its main ingredients: theobromine and caffeine. Both ingredients cause adverse effects on the cardiac, gastrointestinal, and […]
Women in Veterinary Medicine
Nowadays, women are the majority of students entering veterinary schools in the United States. When I was in high school and started shadowing in the veterinary hospital, all my mentors were males. I did not have a female veterinarian role model until my senior year when I met an animal science professor and veterinarian. I […]
Shelter Medicine Externships for Vet Students
Gaining surgical experience in a shelter environment is essential for any veterinary student. The more we practice how to use the spay hook or how to do intradermal sutures, the more confident we will become. Here I wanted to share some great shelter medicine opportunities to gain more surgical experience or explore this field. ASPCA […]
