by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 15, 2020 | Animal Care, Blog
In the middle of Friday afternoon appointments, I met Bo. Bo was a small mixed breed feist sort of dog who was a little over seven years of age. The appointment said “right back leg limping and won’t put much weight on it. He won’t let owner get near it.” Sure...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
A busy Saturday morning when I was interrupted with a sealed greeting card. I could see through the envelope that it isn’t hate mail. Even though those are rare, most vets are hurt deeply and remember the few that they get. I know I do. Veterinarians are often accused...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Out and About
I think everyone is starting to go a little stir crazy! Things are starting to open up, but it is clear that the world is not the way that it was. Our two teams have reintegrated, but social distancing, masks and curbside will be in our future for a while. To be...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 18, 2020 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Forty years ago this month, I walked across the stage and received my diploma from the United States Coast Guard Academy. After the ceremony, I had the cadet shoulder boards removed and replaced with the officer boards by my family and fiancé. I would be one of the...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
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...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
I have been headed in to work later in the mornings, since we haven’t been as busy. On my drive, I try to take a moment to experience nature to counteract the daily stress. I work to notice fragrant lilacs. I see redbuds budding. I seek out the white and pink...
