Fleeing the Flea, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM It is another hot August day in Sweet Home, and fleas are eating most of the dogs alive. Returning from lunch, I could see that Dixie had started the sprinkler on the roof already. That helped keep the clinic cool. The water would run hot, coming off the roof. Joseph wasContinue reading “Fleeing the Flea, From the Archives”

Hit By a Car 

D. E. Larsen, DVM I was sitting at the front desk of the veterinary school’s small animal clinic. Clock-watching was not something that I did very often. I always found that time passed quicker if you kept busy, but the ten o’clock hour was fast approaching, and our night duty shift was just about over.Continue reading “Hit By a Car “

Is He Dead Yet, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM We were right in the middle of a story when the phone rang. Rod was closest, so he picked up the call. Everyone else on night duty tried to look busy. Our last couple of years in Vet School was a little more strenuous than regular college. Clinic rotations made itContinue reading “Is He Dead Yet, From the Archives”