D. E. Larsen, DVM I watched as Ayers struggled to get the large chicken wire cage out of the back seat of his car. His brother-in-law finally came around and helped him with it. The cage held the old tomcat from Ayers’ barn. I held the door for them as they carefully fit the cageContinue reading “Ayers’ Last Visit “
Category Archives: Veterinary Medicine
Toby’s Bullet Wound
D. E. Larsen, DVM Ann rushed in the door with Toby clutched to her chest. After five, we were technically closed, but Ann had an emergency, plus she was a friend, a neighbor, and a long-time client. “Toby has a broken leg,” Ann said to Sandy as she stopped at the front counter. “I thinkContinue reading “Toby’s Bullet Wound”
A Stone for his Mantle, From the Archives
D. E. Larsen, DVM Urinary stones in beef cattle in the Willamette Valley were uncommon, meaning that I would see a case once or maybe twice a year at the most. Often going several years between cases. I do not recall ever seeing more than one case on any one ranch. With that in mind,Continue reading “A Stone for his Mantle, From the Archives”
Memoirs of a Country Vet 