- Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.
A New Jersey vet is using his skill, wit and sense of humor to bring valuable tips and pet health tips to pet parents.
Dr. Adam Christman has been in private practice and medical residency for 18 years and is the veterinary director of dvm360, a veterinary media company. He also organizes dvm360 Live!a web chat program for veterinary professionals.
Every day for two years, he posts videos on TikTok to engage and educate pet owners.
Courtesy of Dr. Adam Christman
“When COVID 19 hit, our veterinary profession became overwhelmed with the disease and pet care was affected,” he said. “I began [my] TikTok really helps pet parents level up. “
Christman said he wants to put pet parents at ease, as well as provide information to empower them in the decision-making process with their own veterinarian.
His videos range from serious “You don’t want your dogs to die from this” exciting “The 5 most ‘aggressive’ dog breeds in 2022.”
Christman’s videos have been a huge hit, with 21.6 million likes and 832,000 followers.
He regularly creates videos to answer questions from his followers. Here are some of his most popular.
A skillful attack in the summer
Here, garnering more than 2 million views, Dr. Christman explains how to keep ants out of a dog’s outside water bowl. Genius!
@ dr.adamchristman52 Tips for backyard pets! #petsontiktok #backyardtips #vetsoftiktok # parents #dogtok #new shirt ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show
How to stop your dog’s reverse sneeze
Reverse sneezing, which is technically called paroxysmal respirations, is quite common. A visit to the vet isn’t necessary, but a reverse sneeze can last from a few seconds to a minute, and it can be intimidating for pet parents.
@ dr.adamchristman52 How to prevent reverse sneezing in dogs. #reversesneeze #vetsoftiktok #dogtok #doghealthtips #doghealth #veterinarian ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Choking in dogs
The life-saving video of how to get a ball out of a choking dog’s mouth has garnered more than a million views and thousands of comments from grateful dog owners.
@ dr.adamchristman52 How to get a ball out of a choking dog. #doghealth #vetsoftiktok #dogtok #tiktokdogs #dogsoftiktok # bitch ♬ Helicopter – Fazlija
3 tips for all puppy parents
Three simple things you can do to help your puppy get used to handling.
@ dr.adamchristman52 3 easy tips for all puppy parents! #puppytips #puppytok #vetsoftiktok #puppyhealth #pitbullpuppy #puppies ♬ FEEL THE LOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
The #1 spot to massage your dog
This video is not only educational but also very adorable. Dr. Christman shows you how to massage your dog and hit that “sweet spot”.
@ dr.adamchristman52 # first Spot to give your dog a massage! #dogmassage #dogmassagetherapy # bitch #vetsoftiktok #petsontiktok #dogsoftiktok #dachshundsoftiktok #dachshunds ♬ Only Time – Enya
Do you have an emergency kit for your pet?
No matter where you live, it’s important to be prepared first aid kit for your pets in case you need to quickly evacuate. Dr. Christman offers some advice.
@ dr.adamchristman52 Do you have an emergency kit for your pets? What you need to know! # parents #tiktokdogs #tiktokcats #tiktokvets #pet #HillsPartner @hillspet # k9 Curiosity – Danilo Stankovic
Is your dog eating too quickly?
Dr. Christman offers a simple trick to get your dog to slow down when they eat. Some people report their dog figures to figure out how to tackle this trick, but others say it works great!
@ dr.adamchristman52 Is your dog eating too quickly? #pethack # parents #dogsontiktok #vetsoftiktok #dachshundsoftiktok #petsontiktok # bitch #doghacks #furbaby #dog #4 ♬ Castaways – The Backyardigans
Doc is Dog Dad to Four Doxies
When Dr. Christman isn’t working out of his practice room or making funny TikTok videos, the vet is the father of four Dachshunds, Chelsea, Connor, Carl and Clark W. Griswold.
“Each Dachshund fills every cavity in my heart,” he said.
Dr. Christman co-author “Honey, did you strangle Dachshund? A Pet Owner’s Guide for Owners Afraid of IVDD”—A sign-up way to make decisions and manage home care if your Doxie is diagnosed with disc disease.
Some of his coolest videos are about his playful Doxies. Luckily for these special dogs, their dad understands their health and well-being just as much as he cares and is happy.
@ dr.adamchristman52 Let’s see what Clark took down the ramp! #dachundlife #dachshundsoftiktok #petsontiktok #vetsoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #doxiesoftiktok #dachshunds # bitch ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
@ dr.adamchristman52 Dachshund’s Snow Day! #daschundthroughthesnow #snow day #dachshundsoftiktok #dogtok #vetsoftiktok #racetrack #dachshundlife #dogdadsoftiktok #new shirt #doxiesoftiktok #dachshundsarethebest ♬ Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) – Edison Lighthouse
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