Treating Blossom, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM “David, don’t move for a minute!” Mrs. Bishop said as she came at me with a pitchfork. Blossom, a Guernsey milk cow, was secured in her stanchion of the Bishop’s small barn. She supplied the Bishops and several neighbors with milk for most of the year.  Today, her stall area wasContinue reading “Treating Blossom, From the Archives”

Old Three Toes, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen, DVM When I was growing up in Coos County one rarely encountered a Coyote, except on the high ridges. We didn’t think much about it at the time. That was just the way it was. I remember the first coyote I saw, on the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, on a cold morningContinue reading “Old Three Toes, From the Archives”

Table Manners for the Old Dog, From the Archives

D. E. Larsen,DVM    Frank pushed through the door with Harley. Harley was an old yellow lab, very overweight, and suffering from arthritis due to all the extra weight.      “I need to see Doc, right away if possible!” he said abruptly. “Old Harley, he is not eating much since Kara passed. I’m notContinue reading “Table Manners for the Old Dog, From the Archives”