by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jan 27, 2020 | Animal Care, Blog
At the end of a long hard week, I think the theme of the week was vomiting dogs. While there are plenty of highlights to a busy week (Ember is healed enough to be off pain meds; Hava’s ears are much better; Cora’s misplaced testicle was found and removed; Sadie was...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jan 20, 2020 | Animal Care, Blog
Sometimes things happen that rarely would have if it wasn’t for sequences. Willow was an example of a series of sequences. Willow’s sequences started with her dad deciding he wanted to work with animals instead of humans. Rusty started an accredited veterinary...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog, Cats are not little dogs
I have a new roommate. She purrs. Actually, she has been here for almost two weeks and it is the first time that she has been in my office. The first week she spent in an oxygen cage while it was touch and go. Perhaps I should start at the beginning. I was...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog, Howlidays
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...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Howlidays
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...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Dec 16, 2019 | Animal Care, Blog
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...
