Polyradiculoneuritis(Coonhound Paralysis)

D. E. Larsen, DVM     Neurology in Veterinary Medicine in the early 1970s always seemed like a waste of time to me. In school, we seemed to spend untold hours learning detailed anatomy of the brain and nervous system.  There were some things we could intervene, like spinal injuries. But the viral diseases ofContinue reading “Polyradiculoneuritis(Coonhound Paralysis)”

Long Road Home for Tramp

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Slow down a minute, Ralph,” Jan said as she was watching the old cat on the edge of Pleasant Valley Bridge in Sweet Home.  “Turn here,” Jan said, pointing at the bridge. Ralph turned and headed across the old bridge. “Stop, stop right here. That cat needs some help.” Jan almostContinue reading “Long Road Home for Tramp”

Edith and Coco

D. E. Larsen, DVM Edith was an older lady who you would see walking down the street in Sweet Home daily. I don’t think she drove, but maybe she just preferred to walk. Her hair was always curled but not what you would call well kept. Some would call her petite, and I am sureContinue reading “Edith and Coco”