by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog
When you spend your days as a veterinarian, you get used to thinking on your feet and handling emergencies. But sometimes, it’s the adventures outside the clinic that remind you just how unpredictable—and humbling—life can be. My recent quick trip to the Florida...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Speaking of pets
There’s a moment every day that never fails to make me smile. I’ll step outside to check the mailbox, and when I return, my dogs greet me as if I’ve come back from a hazardous deployment rather than a quick trip down the driveway. Their excitement is so genuine, so...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 23, 2025 | Animal Care, Blog
It’s easy to take things for granted—running water, reliable electricity, and for many of us, ready access to healthcare. As a veterinarian, I’m reminded daily how fortunate we are to live in a community where animal medical care is usually just a phone call or a...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 2, 2025 | Animal Diseases, Blog
As veterinarians, we’re often the bearers of difficult news. This Memorial Day, I experienced the heartbreak that comes with losing four dogs to a silent killer: splenic tumors. Just a day later, my mentee faced the same tragedy. These cases are devastating for...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 26, 2025 | Animal Diseases, Blog
As the days grow warmer and we spend more time outdoors with our pets, we’re reminded that our region’s natural beauty comes with a hidden danger: ticks and the diseases they carry. Over the past decade, I’ve watched as tick populations have steadily increased in our...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Speaking of pets
There is a quiet companionship that comes with animals, a bond that doesn’t demand words but offers solace in the hardest moments. In the past month, I’ve leaned heavily on that bond. My chocolate lab, Foxtrot, has been my steadfast snuggler, a warm presence on the...
