What comes to mind when you hear “exotic pets”? Is it snakes, lizards, and other reptiles? Is it capuchin monkeys, like Marcel from Friends? Is it the infamous Joe Exotic from Tiger King? Source Source Exotic pets are a hot topic, and many people believe they are unethical. Before I dive into this controversy, it […]

Goldendoodles. Aussiedoodles. Bernedoodles. Labradoodles. Sheepadoodles. Where are all these doodles coming from and why are they so popular?   Source If you aren’t aware of what these “doodle” breeds are, they are a mix between a poodle and any other breed, and they are dramatically increasing in popularity. Goldendoodles (golden retriever + poodle) are one […]

The blog is taking a slight turn this week and focusing on an inferior species: humans. Trust me – I prefer animals over humans any day; however, I think it is important to discuss the supply and demand issue of veterinarians within veterinary medicine. Without a sufficient supply of veterinarians, our animals as well as […]

There is a good chance that you have seen an assistance animal, most likely a dog, in action at least once. Assistance animals have become increasingly popular, and it is important that we understand the differences between service, emotional support, and therapy animals. The lines between each are being blurred, and people are irresponsibly labeling […]

Source Bills are a huge issue within veterinary medicine as well as Destiny’s Child. They can’t find a man to pay their bills, and pet owners are struggling to pay their own bills due to high veterinary costs. Pets are already a huge investment, so expensive and/or unexpected vet bills can be overwhelming for many […]

Welcome to a little nook of my brain! As a veterinary and biomedical science major who intends on becoming a small animal veterinarian, animals are a huge part of my life, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I don’t think we realize how much animals – both domesticated and non-domesticated – impact our […]