Janet Rolla (Farkle)

Janet Rolla has worked for an animal hospital accredited through the American Animal Hospital Association. In this role, severral highlights of her responsabilities included reviewing medical records, patient triage, filling prescriptions, restraining fractious dogs and cats, and conducting rounds for hospitalized pets.

Her favorite part of working for the animal hospital was the opportunity to shadow a veterinarian specializing in eye disorders in pets attracting clients from diverse locations.

Janet has always had a sweet spot for dogs and has been blogging about the health of dogs and their wellbeing since 2007 for a variety of websites and print magazines including Reader's Digest and The Every Dog Magazine.

Janet is currently dedicated to advancing her veterinary career and aspires to be joining one day the team at VCA Animal Hospital in her hometown. In the meantime, as she continues her studies, she is committed to providing valuable information about dogs.

Prior to jumping into the veterinary field, Janet has worked as a certified pharmacy technician and security officer for an Army Base in Germany.

When Jane is not writing, she is often writing, cooking or hiking with her foster dogs.

In the Spotlight

Does Long Hair Cause More Hair Loss?

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In the Spotlight

Fluoride in toothpaste and water, good or bad?

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In the Spotlight

Can You Bleed to Death From a Pulled Tooth?

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  Dog Health

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  3 months ago

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  Dog Health

  Why Is My Dog's Stomach Turning Purple? 10 Possible Causes

  10 months ago

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  Dog Health

  Why Is My Dog Licking His Dewclaw? 5 Possible Causes to Be Aware Of

  3 months ago

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  Dog Skin Care

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  18 months ago

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  Dog Health

  How Do You Treat Green Eye Discharge in Dogs?

  19 months ago

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  Dog Health

  Softening Your Dog's Eye Discharge Like a Pro

  18 months ago

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  Internet & the Web

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  2 years ago

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  Reptiles & Amphibians

  10 Fun Facts About Leatherback Sea Turtles

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  Eastern Asia

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  2 years ago

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  Sailing

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  23 months ago

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  Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  2 years ago

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  Home Remedies

  10 Health Benefits of Pine Nuts and How to Avoid Pine Mouth

  23 months ago

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  Fertility & Reproductive Systems

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  4 years ago

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  Local Eateries

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  3 years ago

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  Ear & Hearing Issues

  Did My Beta Blocker Propranolol Cause Tinnitus?

  2 years ago

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  Women's Health

  How Did I Get a Vaginal Yeast Infection?

  5 years ago

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  Diseases, Disorders & Conditions

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  2 years ago

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  Hair Loss Products

  Does Long Hair Cause More Hair Loss?

  4 years ago

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  Oral Health

  Can You Bleed to Death From a Pulled Tooth?

  2 years ago

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