Thomas Dock, CVJ, Vet. Technician

Education

BS, Genetic Biology, Purdue UniversityUndergraduate, 1983 - 1988

Affiliations

Veterinary News Network (www.MyVNN.com)

American Society of Veterinary Journalists (www.ASVJ.org)

About the Expert

You could call me an animal loving nerd! I have spent the last 20 years being involved with and working with animals every day. I am a veterinary technician, have spent many years working with rescues and shelters, and even dabbled in breeding Siamese cats and Shaded Silver Persian cats. I love to read, especially if it is science related or is a fantasy type of novel. Science is a strong passion of mine and I find that I spend a good portion of everyday just reading articles about genetics, immunology, evolution, endangered species, and advances in human and veterinary medicine.

Honors & Awards

2006-2009: Reporter for Western Veterinary Conference TV Journal
2009- Veterinary News Network Reporter of the Year Member, Board of Certification, American Society of Veterinary Journalists Certified Veterinary Journalist

Recent Blog Entries

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Pet Flea/Tick Meds: What's Safe?

Mar 22, 2010 - 4 Comments

Over this past year, we have seen numerous stories on adverse effects of topical or "spot on" flea and tick medications. ...

Aggressive Dog? Spork, the Dachshund faces possible euthanasia

Feb 24, 2010 - 86 Comments

"Spork", a 10 year old dachshund was taken to his veterinarian for oral surgery earlier in the month. He is now at the ce...

Canadian Docs Say No More Pets In Cabins On Planes.

Feb 23, 2010 - 24 Comments

So this story caught my eye this weekend and I am just not really sure how to react. The Canadian Medical Journal posted an edi...

Man Poses as DVM, works for USDA.

Feb 19, 2010 - 2 Comments

This story was forwarded to me today and it really causes me no end of concern!! http://www.wsbtv.com/video/22526579/ In this...

No Help for Kitten Up Power Pole

Jan 28, 2010 - 11 Comments

(WARNING - this story does not have a good outcome) So I can't figure out what upsets me more about this story...maybe you c...

Top Ten Human Meds That Harm Pets

Jan 07, 2010 - 16 Comments

Everyday, veterinarians across the country and across the world field phone calls about pets who accidently (or sometimes with the ...

Where is the money REALLY going?

Dec 31, 2009 - 7 Comments

One of our Veterinary News Network reporters sent this blog to me yesterday and I thought some of you might appreciate the content....

Pets worse than cars for global warming??

Dec 22, 2009 - 15 Comments

So, needless to say I am in utter shock this morning as I sort through the news that has filtered in overnight. In Yahoo News a hea...