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David E. Larsen, DVM Dixie carefully closed the exam room door. She had just finished getting the next patient ready for my exam. “This guy just arrived from California,” Dixie whispered. “The cat is old, and he is pretty proud of that fact. His name is Bob, and the cat’s name is Ruby.” I enteredContinue reading “The Old Cat – From the Archives”

D. E, Larsen, DVM When I was in a solo practice, in the small town of Sweet Home, Oregon, free time was very precious. It helped a little that Sandy worked with me in the practice. Of course, there are pluses and minuses to such an arrangement, but for the most part, we make itContinue reading “Emotional Support Animals “

D. E. Larsen, DVM I am unsure of the year, but I think it was 1954. I do remember an early spring and a bumper crop of kittens in the barn. We were living at Broadbent, and we milked a small herd of dairy cows.  One of my jobs was taking care of the barnContinue reading “Socks”