255 - Lar Par, GOLPP And Our Missed Opportunities

On this week's episode, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Mary Gardner to discuss one of her personal passion projects, raising awareness about geriatric onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy (GOLPP) in senior dogs. Dr. Mary Gardner shares her experience with the disease and how that's led to her commitment to educating both pet owners and veterinary professionals on various treatment options. LINKS: All About GOLPP Website / https://www.allaboutgolpp.com/ Dr. Mary Gardner on Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/drmarygardner/ Uncharted Roadshow in Atlanta https://unchartedvet.com/product/on-the-road-atl/ 2024 Uncharted Veterinary Conference https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ Charming the Angry Client Course https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ ABOUT OUR GUEST There is nothing better to Dr. Mary Gardner than a dog with a grey muzzle or skinny old cat! Her professional goal is to increase awareness and medical care for the geriatric veterinary patient and to help make the final life stage to be as peaceful as possible, surrounded with dignity and support for all involved. A University of Florida graduate (AND ANDY’S CLASSMATE!), she discovered her niche in end-of-life care and is the co-founder and CIO of Lap of Love which has over 350 veterinarians around the country dedicated to veterinary hospice and euthanasia in the home. Dr. Gardner is co-author of the textbook “The Treatment and Care of the Veterinary Patient”, co-author of a children’s activity book focused on saying goodbye to a dog called “Forever Friend”, and the author of a book dedicated to pet owners “It’s Never Long Enough: A practical guide to caring for your geriatric dog”. Dr. Gardner also won VMX Small Animal Speaker of the year in 2020!