Pets – Page 20 – Memoirs of a Country Vet

One Big Hot Spot

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”

Piper’s Problem

D. E. Larsen, DVM Piper, a small black and white Springer Spaniel, had been a frequent visitor to the clinic since I opened the doors. Grace, her owner, seemed to keep Piper pregnant as much as possible. Grace didn’t operate a puppy mill, but she did use Piper to supplement her income. The good thingContinue reading “Piper’s Problem “

Up a Tree with No Way Down

D. E. Larsen, DVM It was close to seven when I finally got out of the clinic. I knew that Sandy had fed the kids earlier. I just hoped that there was something left over for me. I was greeted with a house full of gloom when I walked through the kitchen door. “Morris isContinue reading “Up a Tree with No Way Down”