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”

Choose Your Surgeon with Care

D. E. Larsen, DVM Marilyn carefully placed Dorie on the exam table. Dorie, a pretty, tabby and white female kitten, stood, unmoving, on the exam table. Her stance was rigid, not what I would expect to see in an 8-week old kitten.  “She was fine yesterday when I brought her home,” Marilyn said. “I noticedContinue reading “Choose Your Surgeon with Care”