Veterinary Medicine – Page 165 – Memoirs of a Country Vet

The Battle of Ping-Li

D. E. Larsen, DVM It was the end of a busy afternoon when I leaned into the reception desk to check on what remained of the day. “I’m beat, how close to being done are we?” I asked. “You poor man,” Sandy replied. She seldom gave me any sympathy. “Your last appointment is in theContinue reading “The Battle of Ping-Li”

The Missed Quill

D. E. Larsen, DVM Bob had already lifted Rex onto the exam table by the time I entered the exam room. Rex was an Australian Shepherd. At one time, he had been a cow dog, but Bob sold the cows. Now Rex had little to do except to patrol his property. “Hi, Bob, what bringsContinue reading “The Missed Quill”

Medicine and Surgery, According to the Moon

D. E. Larsen, DVM Mr. Hansen was leaning on the corral fence when I pulled into the barnyard. He had a half dozen young bulls in the corral. “Doc, I hope you are ready for these guys,” Mr. Hansen said. “They might be a handful.” “We can handle them quickly with the chute,” I said.Continue reading “Medicine and Surgery, According to the Moon”