What is reverse sneezing? It’s a loud snort (a noisy inhalation of air up the nose) followed by a violent sneeze. It can either be a once off event , or repeated in rapid succession multiple times–which can be disconcerting to owners. Many dog and cat owner come into the clinic specifically for reverse … [Read more…]
Max is Farmer Gary’s trusty right paw dog during the busy lambing season. However Max may slightly overestimate his worth.
Whether it’s a work related New Year’s resolution or you’re on the hunt for a job, this is the most important tip for your workplace mental and emotional health: have the craic with your coworkers. (Craic loosely translates to fun in Irish.) This applies to most jobs, not just veterinary related workplaces. Wherever you’re … [Read more…]
“You found them? Oh, look at ‘em, aren’t they cute? Aw.” I hear my colleagues croon over something small and fuzzy around the corner. I concentrate on looking absorbed in the article I’m reading and continue to pick at my salad. Maybe they’ll forget I’m in the break room if I just— “Lauren, where … [Read more…]
One nice thing about my job is that I’m not expected to come to work looking perfect. Because realistically by the end of the day I’ll most likely have been vomited on, peed/pooped on, drooled on, bled on, scraped, and/or bitten. So it would be inappropriate to wear a pencil skirt and heels to … [Read more…]
When your dog gets published in the most widely read Irish newspaper, you hope they at least get your name right. The Irish like to call me ‘Laura’, ‘Loraine’, or ‘Lorna’ as ‘Lauren’ just isn’t that widely used here…I guess I should just embrace it! On Sunday, September 16th, 2018, JUNO had this … [Read more…]
“Don’t do it, Lauren–that’s gonna be your gateway cat; once you adopt you can’t stop!” These sage words were given to me by a colleague seven years ago when I took home a patient in need of a home. And here I am now with a total of 7! Now I know it’s possible … [Read more…]
As we’ve discussed before, cats are mysterious little creatures that we humans are fond of. But the feelings aren’t always mutual. Here are some expert tips from the cat guru himself, Mo-cat, on getting a cat to like you: 1) Feign complete disinterest. Yes, that’s right, any human that has no interest whatsoever … [Read more…]
Why do kids love animals, and vice versa?
7 surprising hot weather pet hazards all owners should be aware of.