Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine

On Naming Pets

Posted on January 14, 2020 by

I’ve always been curious and fascinated about the names people choose for their pets and how they “choose” those names. I worked at a small animal veterinary clinic for about 15 years (about 6 years as a veterinary assistant/technician and … Continue reading →

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God in Surgery

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

Before I became a veterinarian, I worked at a local veterinary clinic near my home as a veterinary assistant/kennel worker.  There are just some patients I will never forget.  One of those patients was a big ole very gentle and … Continue reading →

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On Waiting at the Doctor’s Office

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

I had a follow-up appointment with my doctor this past Monday.  It is about a 45 minute to an hour drive (depending on traffic) to get to my doctor’s office.  He’s worth it.  I’ve gone to this doctor for many … Continue reading →

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Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

What They Are Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are very common in dogs and cats.  Ear mites are parasites that live in the ear canal.  They are white and are about the size of a pin head.  They bite the ear … Continue reading →

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Keeping Pets Safe at the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

Here’s a good veterinary handout (click on the link below) from the ASPCA for keeping pets safe during the holiday season.  These are more common than you might think. Keep pets safe during the holidays   Gail ♥

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Dental Tarter in Pets

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

I hope you will bear with me while I step up on my soapbox for just a bit concerning a veterinary topic that is important to me– Dental tarter and teeth cleanings in pets. I know you’ve probably at one … Continue reading →

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A Difficult Observation

Posted on May 4, 2018 by

My family acquired a cute little six-week old German Shepherd puppy when I was almost 11 years old and in the 6th grade.  My father was a pilot and one of the line boys at the airport he worked at … Continue reading →

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Those Vague Symptoms of Unwellness in Our Pets

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

When I was in my clinical year in veterinary school and actually starting to see real clients and their animals, almost always at the top of the pet’s medical chart were the initials CC.  CC = Chief Complaint.  It’s the … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Microorganisms

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

This post is in response to the WordPress daily prompt: Micro Today’s prompt immediately took me back in my memories to microbiology class in college. I greatly looked forward to this course until the professor during the first week of … Continue reading →

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Gorillas Sure Can be Noisy

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Back in my younger days, I was employed at a veterinary clinic which kept long hours.  We were open from 7 am until 10 pm. I was the night shift veterinarian and this night owl loved working those hours. We … Continue reading →

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