Pets
Musings from the veterinary field
I will not claim to be the biggest George Carlin fan. But I do have one of his books. I am not exactly certain as to how I have one of his books, but I do. I think my mom gave it to me when I was in veterinary school. It was probably one of those "what...
The tale of Dr. Jones and Mr. Hyde
I lost my draft horse mentor a few weeks ago when my friend Paul Loyer passed away. Paul and a small group of breeders like him, the Amish, and Anheuser-Busch, kept the draft horse industry alive during the lean years of the ‘50s and ‘60s,...
Canine ‘bloat' - when bigger is not better
Many dog owners have a strong affection for the larger dog breeds. For some, the bigger the better is the rule. Besides having a higher grocery bill, large and giant breed dogs are unique in another way. Lima Police K-9 Officer Aron reminded me of this...
For your eyes only: The secret of vaccines
Hold up, James Bond! You may have a license to pill, but before you pull the trigger on that vaccine, ask yourself a few questions. What are you going to do if your puppy develops an anaphylactic reaction? When are you supposed to give the next vaccine?...
The infamous Leroy Brown
By Nathan Metz Jim Croce made those words “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” famous in 1973. The lyrics to the song span many generations from the young to the not so young. The song tells of known criminal Leroy Brown, the “baddest man in...
A good staff makes all the difference
I have owned my own animal hospital for almost 11 years. The easy part of owning my own practice is taking care of the patients. After all, that is what I learned to do in veterinary school. The hard part is the running of a small business. Even though...
Simon ? a special-needs puppy
There’s a saying in the world of purebred dogs that if you breed long enough, you will encounter everything — the good and the bad. I’ve been selectively breeding purebred dogs for more than 35 years, and I know only too well how true...
A story of love and loss ? remembering Dusty
My husband, Bob, and his family were never pet lovers. When Bob was young, he had an encounter with a large neighborhood dog resulting in a permanent fear of large dogs. His father also had tremendous disdain for stray dogs and cats and would actually...
A cat of many colors
Ruthie is quite a cat. More dog than cat really, at least behaviorally. She is named in honor of our adopted office mother, “Big Ruthie” Michael.My first encounter with little Ruthie occurred at our reception desk one afternoon last fall....
Healthy tips for Peter Cottontail
I have to admit my childhood Easter memories are among my fondest. My parents were always very generous as they provided me and my siblings with Easter baskets that brimmed with sweets, including large chocolate bunnies wrapped in cellophane.Once I outgrew...
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