Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is the chief veterinary officer for dvm360® — an MJH Life Sciences® company — who oversees content strategy and development and is the brand voice and personality for dvm360®’s multimedia channels. As a charismatic leader, he brings wit, humor, and authenticity to animal health care as the host of a new web-based talk show, dvm360 Live!™, The Vet Blast Podcast, continuing education webinars, and live media broadcasts. Dr. Christman also has been in private practice and shelter medicine for 18 years and is currently a member and elected board member of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He received his DVM degree from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Iowa, and his MBA from Aspen University in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Christman is the 2023 VMX Speaker of the Year Practice Management, 2023 Bright Minds Veterinary Influencer of the Year, and the 2023 Switzer Alumni Award Recipient from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
He collectively has over 1.3 million social media followers!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is normal temperature for dogs and cats? Both dogs and cats have a normal temperature range between 99.5 and 102.5 °F
Why is a high temperature so bad for my pet? A high temperature is bad for our pets because a fever is an indication of an underlying health concern. It is always important to take your pet to the vet if their temperature is above normal.
What are factors impacting body temperature? Age, gender, neuter status, weight, breed, haircoat stress, excitability, exercise, weather, and pregnancy all impact your pet’s body temperature. Taking their temperature regularly to establish a baseline is good practice.
How can I prevent my pet from getting a fever? Preventing your pet from getting a fever depends on the root cause. If it’s a fever from an underlying illness, the condition itself needs to be addressed. If the fever is from heatstroke, practice safe exercise routines and keep your pet from being outside on hot days.
Where are the femoral and axillary arteries? The femoral artery is located on the inside of their upper thigh, where the leg meets the body. The axillary artery is the armpit of the front leg.
Why do I need a pet thermometer? Our pets can’t talk to us, so when they start showing signs that something is wrong, it’s often too late to intervene. The Mella Home allows pet parents to have a quantiative temperature reading to know when to take their pets to the vet.
Listen to Dr. Adam Christman one pisode #100 of Mella’s podcast! Learn about his vet school journey, how social media has impacted veterinarians as well as pet parents, and everything in between. Dr. Christman brings us a raw, real look into the vet client world.
