As with every area of veterinary medicine recently, emergency medicine has seen an overwhelming increase in patients. I’m lucky enough to have worked in a busy, high-level medicine critical care center in a very populous city. At this clinic, we see intense, university-level cases including severe diabetic ketoacidosis, snake bites, trauma, and many more. I […]
How to Talk About Pet Dental Care
One of the most common concerns in general practice is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is progressive and painful, affecting a pet’s overall well-being. For that reason, it is so important to talk about pet dental care at home and in the clinic. When speaking with owners, I start my dental consult by explaining the stages […]
Tips for Getting Exotic Animal Experience
My background is in wildlife biology. My bachelor’s degree was in wildlife and pre-veterinary medicine. Before I got into vet school, I worked at a wildlife rehabilitation facility; however, once I got into vet school, I realized that I was lacking the hands-on experience. For one, there wasn’t a lot of free time to gain […]
