D. E. Larsen, DVM Rocket was a small horse, size-wise. But he was opinionated and spirited. And he was determined that he was going to win the battle. “I don’t know, Kay,” I said. “I think I am going to have to tranquilize Rocket before I am going to be able to float his teeth.”Continue reading “Lie Still and He Won’t Touch You“
Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine
The Salamander’s Tale, From the Archives
D. E. Larsen, DVM Jake lifted his young son out of the pickup and handed him off to Sue as he opened the tailgate and let Bruiser jump out of the pickup bed. They could already feel the cooling breeze coming from the river and providing some welcome relief from the Mid Willamette Valley’s AugustContinue reading “The Salamander’s Tale, From the Archives”
Fang
D. E. Larsen, DVM Bite wounds have always been part of the hazards in veterinary medicine. Cat bites are the most serious because of infection, and dog bites are less infectious but more damaging. Large dogs usually would tell you what they were thinking. If they were going to tear your hand off, they wouldContinue reading “Fang “
Memoirs of a Country Vet 