Sandy’s Salmon Fishing Trip

David E. Larsen, DVM The little dog on the table seemed oblivious to his pain. Tuffy’s right femur was severely broken after his adventure in trying to cross the highway. Tuffy was a Hienz 57 crossbreed. He had a little bit of everything, but he didn’t know he wasn’t the biggest and baddest dog onContinue reading “Sandy’s Salmon Fishing Trip”

Seventeen Bites, From the Archives

 D. E. Larsen, DVM Mrs. Wilson was standing by the exam table holding her cat, Fluffy, in her arms. Fluffy was an average-sized female cat with long gray hair and striking blue eyes. “What’s up with Fluffy this morning, Mrs. Wilson?” I asked. “She has been sick for several days,” Mrs. Wilson said. “She hasn’tContinue reading “Seventeen Bites, From the Archives”

One Big Hot Spot, From the Archives

 D. E. Larsen, DVM The early morning air was warm and unusually humid as I loaded into my truck to head to the clinic. This was going to be a hot day, and I just hoped I wouldn’t have some dog with a heat stroke today. “The good news is there isn’t much going onContinue reading “One Big Hot Spot, From the Archives”