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 […]
Tips to Build Self-Confidence as a New Veterinarian
I have dealt with a lack of self-confidence many times in my veterinary journey. I don’t always know all the answers and doubt myself. But I have been learning from my mentors how to build self-confidence in these challenging times. Here are some tips to become a better version of yourself. Don’t compare yourself to […]
