Cone Of Shame

424 - Does Maropitant Really Reduce Surgical Pain?

106 views · 1w ago · 19:32

Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Research Anesthesia), joins me to ask a question that might sting a little: are we giving maropitant to our spay patients and calling it pain control? Stephen explains why MAC sparing is not the same as true analgesia, why nausea makes pain worse (and quietly throws off our pain scores), and why maropitant still belongs in every anesthetic protocol, just not for the reason many of us think.

Canada - 6 - Q&A with Andy

144 views · 1w ago · 29:31

Kelsey Beth Carpenter, RVT, is back in the host's chair, and we're wrapping up our Cone of Shame Canada miniseries by tackling your biggest questions about veterinary pharmacy competition! How can Canadian veterinary practices compete with big-box pharmacies, keep their teams motivated, and protect patient care when medication prices are changing?

423 - The Geriatric Pet Revolution

123 views · 2w ago · 19:56

Dr. Bob Lester, DVM, co-founder of WellHaven Pet Hospital, is back, and we're talking about a silver tsunami that could completely change veterinary medicine! As pets live longer, what does that mean for our appointment schedules, chronic disease management, preventive care, and the way we run our practices?

Canada - 05 - Client Communication Playbook

200 views · 2w ago · 22:57

Guest: Client Communication Playbook

Caitlin DeWilde, DVM Bio Dr. Caitlin DeWilde is the founder of The Social DVM, a consulting firm devoted to helping veterinary professionals learn how to manage and grow their social media, online reputation and marketing strategies. Working with large industry groups and individual practices alike, Caitlin and her team are passionate about translating the “geek speak” to “veterinary speak,” and helping vets reach more clients and pets.

📖 Mentioned books: Social Media and Marketing for Veterinary Professionals · Social Media Marketing Veterinary Professionals ebook

422 - Stop Using NeoPolyBac for Every Red Eye

245 views · 3w ago · 18:02

Dr. Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and the face behind The Vet Eye Guy, is here to call us out on something I may or may not be guilty of: reaching for NeoPolyBac every time a dog shows up with a red eye! We're digging into why that approach can lead to missed diagnoses, how to recognize serious conditions like glaucoma and dry eye, and the essential ophthalmic diagnostics every general practice should have in its toolbox.

COS - E4 - COS Canada - When Clients Go Off - Calming and Communicating with Frustrated Pet Owners

198 views · 3w ago · 33:43

Guest: Frustrated Pet Owners

Kelsey Beth Carpenter, RVT, is taking over the microphone again, and this time we’re tackling a situation every veterinary professional dreads: an angry client who just discovered their pet's medication costs less somewhere else! With pharmacy competition heating up in Canada, we’re talking about veterinary client communication, why frustration often comes from fear, and how to de-escalate angry pet owners without getting defensive or throwing your team under the bus.

COS - 421 - When Your World Turns Upside Down

259 views · 1mo ago · 35:35

Dr. Ryane Englar is joining me on the podcast today to tell her unique story: What happens when you go blind as a veterinarian? Dr. Englar takes us through the journey, from her first symptoms, to diagnosis, to treatment and transplant, to learning to move through the world differently with a disability. Dr. Englar is extremely open, honest, and insightful in this episode, and she shares some really powerful messages that apply to us all. Definitely do not miss this one!

📖 Mentioned book: Postcards from Life

COS Canada - 3 - Change Management & Service Strategy Shifts

125 views · 1mo ago · 26:48

Guest: COS Canada

Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM, consultant, and co-author of "The E-Myth Veterinarian," joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a question keeping Canadian practice owners up at night: what happens when Costco and other big-box pharmacies start undercutting your clinic's prices?

📖 Mentioned book: The E-Myth Veterinarian

420 - Should You Still Have Cannabinoid Medicines On Your Shelf?

207 views · 1mo ago · 19:06

Guest: Steven Satal

In the 420th episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Steven Satal about the state of cannabinoid medicine in veterinary care after the early surge of interest 8–10 years ago. Satal clarifies terminology and legal distinctions between hemp (less than or equal to 0.3% THC) and cannabis/marijuana (greater than 0.3% THC), noting the 2018 Farm Bill definitions may change.