by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Grief is a constant companion in veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian, I’ve seen it in countless forms—from the quiet moments shared with a pet in its final hours to the overwhelming sorrow that floods in when the inevitable can no longer be postponed. But the grief...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Sep 2, 2024 | Animal Care, Blog
What can you do? Based on my past two articles, people have been asking me what they can do to help combat plastic pollution. While the issue can seem overwhelming, there are many simple, effective actions each of us can take to make a difference. As pet owners, we...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Aug 19, 2024 | Animal Care, Blog
Microplastics: The Hidden Hormone Disruptors and Their Role in Global Obesity Microplastics have become a pervasive problem in our environment, infiltrating the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. While much of the focus has been on their physical...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Speaking of pets
I often stay late to catch up on admin stuff during the quiet of the evening, but today the walls of my clinic echo with the heavy silence of loss. It’s a silence that reverberates through every corner, a stark reminder of the emptiness left behind by...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
For the past two school years, I have escaped my office on Wednesday afternoons to teach gifted and talented fifth graders. Veterinarians are popular classroom visitors. In the vast tapestry of veterinary science, every thread represents a unique facet of our shared...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 18, 2024 | Blog
In the heart of Ashland, Kentucky’s Central Park, a breathtaking sea of daffodils dances in the spring breeze, a vibrant tribute to the enduring spirit of community and the vision I held dear. Yet, behind the delicate petals lies a story of resilience,...
