by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The emergency room (ER) at a veterinary hospital is a place of urgency, heartbreak, hope, and—sometimes—miracles. This past weekend, I found myself in the thick of it, working a shift that reminded me why veterinary medicine is both a privilege and a profound...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
I walked in the room and glanced at Whiskers. He was older, thin and the history said he wasn’t doing as well. As a veterinarian, I’ve encountered my fair share of feline companions, each with their own unique health journeys. Among the myriad of conditions that...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized, Wildlife and exotics
I can’t picture what walking up on their legs looks like. Can you paint a word picture of that? Zee and I just returned from a long overdue trip. Zee had just graduated from Wooster with dual degrees in theater (behind the scenes) and history. I had not been out...