Run for Your Life, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM Joe always wanted Comet checked for one thing or the other. He was waiting for his turn in the exam room with Comet on his lap. Comet was a young Whippet. There was not an ounce of fat on his entire body. I could about define every muscle on him, justContinue reading “Run for Your Life, From the Archives”

Nessie’s Demise 

D. E. Larsen, DVM It had been several years since I had seen Ayers when I noticed Sandy showing him and Nessie into the exam room. I knew he had a few tough years, as is always the case when an old man loses his wife. Nessie was a rough-looking little miniature schnauzer. She wouldn’tContinue reading “Nessie’s Demise “

The Old Goat

The Old Goat  D. E. Larsen, DVM I had joined this practice in Enumclaw when I finished school in March of 1975. This was only my second weekend to be on call for emergencies.   The phone rang as I was helping Sandy clear the table after lunch. It had been a quiet weekend soContinue reading “The Old Goat”