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The Well

David E. Larsen, DVM Growing up in Southwestern Oregon, water was abundant. The majority or houses used spring water piped into the house from nearby hillsides. Many of those same houses would have a hand dug well in close proximity  to the house. These well were mostly never used and dated from a time whenContinue reading “The Well”

Posted byd.e.larsen.dvmApril 25, 2025April 24, 2025Posted inVeterinary Medicine5 Comments on The Well

The Old Cat

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”

Posted byd.e.larsen.dvmApril 18, 2025April 16, 2025Posted inVeterinary Medicine4 Comments on The Old Cat

The Night Hunter

David E. Larsen, DVM I slowed as I made the turn onto Kings Road out of Liberty. Albert had said he had the cow tied to the fence beside the road. I stopped when I came to the cow. Albert was waiting on the other side of the fence. The cow’s nose was a littleContinue reading “The Night Hunter”

Posted byd.e.larsen.dvmApril 11, 2025April 8, 2025Posted inVeterinary Medicine1 Comment on The Night Hunter

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