Dogtor S explores some of his favorite puppy personalities!
A Veterinarian’s 3 Favorite Puppy Personalities
Help! My Dog Has A Heart Murmur
In this article, Dogtor S explores canine heart murmurs.
I Fell in Love With a Chihuahua
I describe how I found my beloved Chihuahua and how she surprised me.
Under The Knife
Dogtor S describes a surgery from the surgeon's perspective.
You Don’t Need to Apologize to Me
Discussing a commonly encountered situation in veterinary medicine surrounding bad news.
Doc, Could You Cut Her Nails?
Exploring the commonly requested toenail trim at the veterinary clinic.
Doc, Is It Cancer?
Dogtor S explores the scary scenario of finding a lump on your furry friend.
Losing a Pet Is Never Easy – Neither Is Losing a Patient
Euthanasia is part of my job. It is a difficult part of the job, but it is one that I have to do frequently. I remember in my first year of practice one of my family members asked me whether I had performed a euthanasia yet. I had been working for about a month or …
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I’m going to muzzle your pet, and I don’t feel bad about it: You shouldn’t either
As a veterinarian I get to experience the whole gamut of animal behavior throughout each day. I may start the day with a cute new puppy that has never been to the vet and only wants to play. Later that same day, I may get an adult dog that hasn’t been to a veterinarian since …
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A day in the veterinary office during a global pandemic
Walking the line between the service industry and essential service Photo by Marcelo Moreira from Pexels It’s March 20th 2020, I’m finishing cases for the day at our small animal veterinary hospital and I’m finally getting ready for the week to be finished. I check my group chat with some friends before I head out of the office. …
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