by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Sep 27, 2021 | Blog, Speaking of pets
When I was in the Coast Guard we had a mimeographed cartoon that would periodically circulate through the wardroom. It basically said we have been doing so much with so little for so long that we are now capable of doing the impossible. I feel that now. We are 18...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
Rover was very sick. It took a few weeks, but we diagnosed a new tick borne disease in our area. We have seen an increasing amount of tick transmitted diseases in our area. The Rickettsial organisms are small, bacteria that require a host cell to live. In the order...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog, Wildlife and exotics
I’m blaming it on Michelle from the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners, but the truth is, I really don’t need help getting new pets or into something new. At least my newest pets are reasonably inexpensive and fairly low maintenance. I have several new groups of...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 15, 2021 | Blog, Cats are not little dogs
I first met Lola on the kitten plan. She was a Norwegian Forest cat and had come from a cattery in Wisconsin. This was my first experience with a Norwegian Forest cat. Known as the Skogkatt in its native Norway, they are large, semi-long-haired cats with a rugged...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 1, 2021 | Animal Care, Blog
Derby came in during the time of ice and no power for many, including my house. This 16-month-old doodle wasn’t feeling well. Derby was not eating well, but the first thing I noticed was that she was walking hunched over. This is often a sign of belly pain. COVID has...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
The power went off about 1:30 am Wednesday night/Thursday morning.. I heard a pop and immediately woke up to the world being too quiet. I leaned over and turned the switch on the light. The room remained dark. Since it was the middle of the night, I snuggled with new...
