by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Apr 2, 2017 | Animal Care, Blog
Ben Franklin said, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” I think in vet med it should read “Weekly ear cleaning keeps the doctor away.” Ear cleaning when done properly, can prevent painful ear infections. But it must be done properly. If it is done incorrectly or...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 25, 2017 | Animal Care, Blog
The human-animal bond is very strong. They comfort us, protect us and live for us. We in return, have dog metaphors throughout our language. Just think about all the ways the four-legged canine animal came into our language. The word dog can be used with business,...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 25, 2017 | Animal Diseases, Blog
On my way in Friday, my phone rang. Morning phone calls are never good. “Doctor, where are you?” “Seven minutes.” Steph doesn’t care where I am. She wants me there. I can tell. “What’s up?” “Roxie is here, and she is in respiratory distress. We have her on oxygen, but...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 18, 2017 | Blog, Creepy Crawly Parasites
I had a feeling standing in the room. I was looking at a young terrier type dog. The owner was a young, very smart elementary school student. She disliked the poster on parvovirus in my room. I calmly explained that all owners didn’t understand like she did so I had...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 15, 2017 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Disaster Kit Contents: List of Pet-Friendly Hotels Microchip Information Vaccine History Photo of Pet(s) in case accidentally separated Leash and collar Carrier/Crate Two week supply of food and water Cat litter and litter pan Can opener (if pet eats wet food)...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 12, 2017 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Dr. Wixsom believes in state of the art progressive medicine and surgery and typically goes to over 40 hours of continuing education a year. In the area, she is seen as a veterinarian who cares and where you take your pets when they are really sick. Before she was a...
