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“
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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 “
The Neutered Tomcat
D. E. Larsen, DVM When I returned from delivering a calf out on Berlin Road, Vicki was waiting in an exam room. I changed my scrub shirt and washed my hands one last time before looking at Vicki’s problem. “Doctor, we took this cat to the spay and neuter clinic in Salem a few weeksContinue reading “The Neutered Tomcat“
Memoirs of a Country Vet 