Oh No What Did That Dog Swallow!?
Dr. Jory Bocknek joins Deborah Wolfe to talk about some news items including pot and pets and what’s happened at his clinic since pot became legal in Ontario last week. Is pot good for some sick or dying pets? What are the dangers? This leads to a discussion of dogs who have bad habits, in one case a nylon fetish, like Dr. Jory’s poop eater dogs some will swallow balls, nylons, rocks, glasses and sometimes they need surgery.
For more of Deb Wolfe’s animal postings or if you just want to see dogs playing at camp good dog and puppies too then www.facebook.com/campgooddog is where to go for those cute adorable dogs, dogs, dogs, puppies!) Dr. Jory explains that some simple seemingly harmless over the counter pills can be good for people, ok for a dog but kill a cat. What is good for one species is not always safe for the others.
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.