Treating Blossom

D. E. Larsen, DVM “David, don’t move for a minute!” Mrs. Bishop said as she came at me with a pitchfork. Blossom, a Guernsey milk cow, was secured in her stanchion of the Bishop’s small barn. She supplied the Bishops and several neighbors with milk for most of the year.  Today, her stall area wasContinue reading “Treating Blossom”

The Great Escape

D. E. Larsen, DVM “Doctor Larsen, why is it so expensive to neuter a tomcat?” Vivian asked. “So expensive?” I said. “I thought my fee was one of the most reasonable around.” “Oh, I’m not questioning your fee. You are one of the most reasonable. But it just seems like a lot of money forContinue reading “The Great Escape”

Clyde’s Big Jill-Poke

D. E. Larsen, DVM It was almost evening in late July when Geoff pull his pickup and horse trailer to a stop along the road adjacent to our house on Ames Creek. I had just got my vet box installed on my pickup, making a few farm calls. It was far easier to practice onContinue reading “Clyde’s Big Jill-Poke”