Chat with Toronto Vet Dr. Jory Bocknek
Dr. Jory Bocknek joins us from Toronto where his Clinic, Abbotsford Animal Hospital, treats family pets with kindness, common sense and up to date knowledge. Deb Wolfe talks with her old friend, Jory Bocknek DVM, about his Vet practice and a tiny puppy who arrived so sick from a plane trip and was saved by blood infusions and care. What was the cause of that near puppy death? Surprisingly the pup got sick from salmonella from raw food! Deborah reports on local news of a pit bull attack on a small girl and they discuss breed bans and other pit bull and dog training, dog rescue issues.
When pets aren’t groomed properly they can become aggressive and sick and grooming is particularly important in spring. Dr. Jory explains why cats’ nails must be trimmed and checked especially as they age. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Vet making sick animals well every work day? Listen to this show and next week’s show to get a peek into the life and work done at Abbotsford Animal Hospital and the incites and knowledge Dr. Jory will share with our listeners.
BIO:
Dr. Bocknek studied Marine Biology in Santa Cruz California for 3 years before coming to Guelph where he graduated from the Veterinary College in 1993.
Dr. Bocknek has spent the last 23 years practicing small animal medicine, with a special focus in ophthalmology, ultrasound, dermatology and animal behavior. He also enjoys teaching children of all ages about animal care and veterinary medicine. He is available for class or group talks as well as career day lectures. As a child growing up with dyslexia and dysgraphia, Dr. Bocknek has a unique insight into the challenges faced by kids with special needs.
When he is not in the clinic you can find him snowboarding with the kids, torturing the family with his saxophone or running with his wife Amber.