One of the more challenging times in veterinary school is preparing for the final weeks. During those weeks, anxiety levels and caffeine intake increase quickly, and survival mode is on. You might be sleep-deprived at the end of each semester, but you must pass your test. Today, I wanted to share some recommendations on how […]
National Poison Prevention Week: Chocolate Toxicosis
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 […]
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 […]