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Speaking of pets
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Animal Care
Farkle
I first met Farkle two months ago. Farkle was in for her annuals: her vaccines and tests that we recommend every year. Farkle’s heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlicia, Anaplasmosis and stool sample were negative. The owners noticed that the skin was turning black and Farkle was...
Cystotomy
Recently, we have done three cystotomies. A cystotomy is a surgery where the bladder is opened up and explored or examined. In these cases, the urinary bladder was opened to remove stones. All three were female dogs. In two dogs, I could feel the stones grating on...
Buddy
I don’t think there was a dry eye in the hospital. It was Thursday on a week that had been long by Tuesday. Many of us had issues at home that were stressful at best. All of us try hard to leave home at home and work at work. We couldn’t continue if we didn’t. But...
Animal Diseases
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Cats are not little dogs
Cats Are Everywhere
In my first article of my first book, I talk about dogs in our language. When we think of the very strong human-animal bond, we often think of dogs. But it is not just dogs that comfort us, protect us and live for us. Seems we have quite a few cat...
At Guardian Animal Medical Center, Cats Matter
I have been working with new software to create new exam room videos. While I think the animation adds something to it, this is the text of one that I have been working on for the last few weeks. Cats are amazing creatures, and they make wonderful pets,...
Creepy Crawly Parasites
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Wildlife and exotics
Common Loons-not common here
When I left the office yesterday, I looked down and saw bird poop on my shoe. I thought it's not every day that you get pooped on by a loon. Technically she bit me too. Loons are not common in our area. When I texted a friend to help me with it, he ignored my first...
Mr. Focus
I had tears this week. Not that I don’t care about all of the ones that we lose, but I have protective mechanisms set up to protect me until it is nighttime. Then it is too late for tears. Mr. Focus got through those protections. Most of my Facebook friends have seen...
Falconry
I have a falcon on my head. It is training time for the birds of prey. Focus is an American Kestrel or sparrow hawk. It is her turn in my office and she is flying from the perch to the window and detoured to the top of my head. I think she is annoyed at me. Falconry...
Vet Life and It’s not just a vet life
Pet article: pick a vet for your team
There is a Facebook meme that when the zombies take over, make sure to have a veterinarian on your team. The AVMA even wrote an article about it with five reasons to pick a vet to be on your team. First, we have a better chance of surviving. I have spent my entire...
Pet article; Power out
The power went off about 1:30 am Wednesday night/Thursday morning.. I heard a pop and immediately woke up to the world being too quiet. I leaned over and turned the switch on the light. The room remained dark. Since it was the middle of the night, I snuggled with new...
Power’s out. It’s cold.
Wednesday night’s ice storm took out our electric along with many others. When the power was lost, we lost lights, internet and heat. Pretty much everything is electric at our house. Electric heat, stove, refrigerators, freezer, everything. We live far enough out...
Out and About
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Howlidays
Holiday Visits
This holiday season when you go home to visit your family, don’t forget to check on the animals. Older family members may not physically or mentally be able to care for their pets. Younger family members may not be stepping up to take responsibility for the care of...
Friday the 13th
Friday was two days after 9/11. That meant it was the 13th and a Friday. Friday the 13th. We are not superstitious, but we tried not to think about it. (From Wikipedia: The superstition surrounding this day may have arisen in the Middle Ages, "originating from the...
Fireworks
Fourth of July! Freedom! Fireworks! Backyard Barbeque with friends. What could be better? Lots of things, almost anything, if you are the family pet! The fireworks don’t just start on the 4th and end that night. In many places they can go on for weeks. This year the...