The internet loves overweight dogs. Who doesn’t like watching a chubby, wrinkly pug roll around the floor? If you’re the Instagram account administrator of the aforementioned pug, you probably get plenty of likes and a nice paycheck from Instagram too. It all seems well – you’re happy, your dog seems happy, and everyone gets a […]
Occupational Hazards
The veterinary profession, though not usually thought of as a dangerous profession per se, is teeming with hazards. From the obvious threat of animals causing bodily harm to increased risk of exposure to ionizing radiation to mental health issues, depression, and suicide, no vet is immune to risks. While I am generally risk-averse when it […]
No One Right Way
Back in school, we all learned the “gold standard” methods at diagnosing or treating a variety of medical conditions. And while the diagnostic framework we received at approaching clinical cases is most definitely very important, it goes without saying that actual practice of medicine does not always — and rarely does — follow the exact […]
