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This week on the cone….Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Cherie Buisson to talk about one of her articles on DrAndyRoark.com: 5 Little Phrases For A Happier Workplace. You can read it here: drandyroark.com/five-little-words…appier-workplace/

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian You never know when something you put out there is going help someone. Sometimes, it helps in a small way – you cheer someone up, inspire someone to take a baby step, or make someone...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPVCertified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian I am a rabid Outlander fan. I’m a rabid book fan in general. I’m almost always delighted to see a favorite book become a movie or TV show. Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian On a recent trip, I took this photograph of my family’s suitcases. Can you guess which one is mine? Did you guess “the big one”? Why? Maybe because I’m a woman, and so I must bring too...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian Space movies make me cry. The Martian, Apollo 13, Space Camp (yes, Space Camp – don’t judge me, I grew up in the 80s). It’s not the beauty of space or the analysis of the lives of human...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian In 2016, I lost my dachshund, Muggle, to Cognitive Dysfunction. This brain disease of “doggy Alzheimer’s” is one that steals not only our pets but our own peace of mind. Just like in...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian I’ll tell you two secrets: 1. I hate taking care of my own (including my family’s) pets 2. I rarely let anyone else do it. This isn’t an indictment of my family members, their pets, or...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian You know how people say that they have a “work wife” or a “work husband”? Well, I have a “work Mom”. My accountant has absolutely no problem hitting me between the eyes with...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian We all know that there are people who don’t enjoy the holidays.  But did you know that veterinary staff members often dread the holiday season? Why? Well, there’s an odd...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian When I was in high school, I was part of a very special Christmas tradition. The concert choir at Largo High School auditioned and was selected to participate in Epcot...

A few years ago, my husband and I made a New Year’s Resolution to go out with as many of our friends as possible. We made a list of all our buds and made an effort to invite someone out at least once a month. It was the most fun we’ve ever had honoring the...

By Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, CHPV Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian Where did the year go? I need three more Augusts (minus the sweltering heat here in Florida) to catch up! The holidays are always stressful, even for those of us who love...