I messed up. I missed a tumor in my own veterinary technician’s dog. How did I let this happen? How did I fail Smokey and Amanda? Smokey was my inspiration for a new cancer awareness program called See Something, Do Something. I am on a mission to help us all detect tumors earlier –… Read More
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Cancer: Now What?
In July of last year, a young couple brought their two Greyhounds to see me at the clinic. Joel, the 11-year old dog, had begun coughing over the last few days. (Toast, Joel’s faithful companion, came along for moral support.) The couple and I talked about how the dogs were doing, and possible causes for… Read More
Manage Veterinary Clients’ Requests for Special Treatment
Manage Veterinary Clients’ Requests for Special Treatment Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, November 1, 2011 I drop into my office chair, flip open the puppy’s chart and start frantically writing. I’m 15 minutes late for my next appointment and clenching my teeth. Even my eyelids are tensing with stress. When did I start carrying… Read More
Give Us an Earful: How Do YOU Treat Aural Hematomas?
Give Us an Earful: How Do YOU Treat Aural Hematomas? Originally Published: Clinician’s Brief, March 8, 2012 Click here or above to read the complete How Do YOU Treat Aural Hematomas? article. Give Us An Earful: How Do YOU Treat Aural Hematomas? “What are you going to do this time?” my technician… Read More