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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
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Creepy Crawly Parasites
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Wildlife and exotics
Ground Hog
There were a few bleary eyes as Albert headed to a new home today. He came from a not-great situation as a little kit already imprinted. He couldn't be released, and we became quite attached. We got permission to keep him on an educational permit, but Covid has cut...
Falconry Training
I have a desk falcon. She is slight, less than a quarter pound, but she certainly has a mind of her own. Falconry is commonly done with locally caught birds or captive raised birds. Most (almost 80%) of the young hawks and falcons die their first year. Being caught as...
Desk Falcon
My office is a mess. It’s not actually my fault. I know what you are thinking! How could I tell? I know if you have been on a tour, there is a pile, or piles, of stuff on my desk and beside my desk waiting to be done. Now is worse than usual. It all started when...
Vet Life and It’s not just a vet life
Pet article: Holiday Euthanasia
I’m off shifts at the Animal ER due to impending knee surgery. My next shift will be on Christmas Day. My staff has already been teasing me about the euthanasia system. As the holiday season approaches, the world around us transforms into a festive and joyous...
Pet Article: Knee Surgeries
I am preparing for my own total knee replacement surgery. It's a significant decision, and I am a tad apprehensive about it. As I embark on this journey, I find it intriguing to explore the striking parallels between knee surgeries in humans and our canine companions....
Pet Article: Weekend
We have recently started not being open every Saturday. Of course, I end up pulling shifts at our local ER fairly often. I prefer to work on weekends because staying up all night affects me for the next week, and leaving animals uncared for after midnight doesn't seem...
Out and About
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Howlidays
Holiday Letter
Yappy Howl-I-daze!December 2019 Wow! Guardian Animal is finishing another record year! We work harder and harder to keep your pets healthy and happy. Of course, there will be emergencies and days, but we are striving to make it work. Our first two chemo patients are...
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...