Media outlets of all types have been abuzz lately with growing public concern over the wave of respiratory disease seen in our canine companions. Is this a new disease or an uptick in canine infectious respiratory disease complex, or CIRDC? As a retired veterinarian, but one who is involved in shelter and rescue medicine, I […]
CIRDC or Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex… Is there A New Bug? Read More »
Our 3rd generation tags weigh .63 ounces and feature two reflective strips on each side. This reflective tape is identical to what is on a firefighter’s uniform and was added at the request of firefighters. It is critically important that firefighters have the ability to spot a horse at night or in smoky conditions. These
NEW Red Cross Rider & Horse Emergency Information Tag BROWN Read More »
Our 3rd generation tags weigh .63 ounces and feature two reflective strips on each side. This reflective tape is identical to what is on a firefighter’s uniform and was added at the request of firefighters. It is critically important that firefighters have the ability to spot a horse at night or in smoky conditions. These
NEW Red Cross Horse & Rider Emergency Information Tag BLACK Read More »
When I wrote my last blog, I was about to board a plane to embark upon a 10 day Caribbean cruise. In spite of issues with our plane, we did make it to Ft. Lauderdale and on board our ship the next day. We had rough seas and missed our first port, but good weather
Animal Welfare Here and There… Read More »
It has been far too long since I have been able to find the time to sit down and write a new blog! Last weekend I completed scuba diving training, although I still need to do four open water dives to get my Open Water certification. In the middle of August I attended a four day veterinary conference.
Nasty Nettles and New Knowledge Read More »
As I mentioned in this post, a little less than a year ago I began the volunteer position of Vet Resource Coordinator for Arizona Border Collie Rescue. It has been truly enjoyable to “dabble” in veterinary medicine again, and it prompted me to acquire my Arizona veterinary license. In the interest of maintaining my licenses,
CIRDC Update… Is Respiratory Disease Still Rampant? Read More »
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During veterinary school, the vast majority of equine colics we witnessed at the Purdue Large Animal Clinic had the potential to become surgical cases. For the most part, only the worst of the worst were referred to the vet school. Therefore, every time one of my own horses colicked, I had to remind myself that
Equine Colic Can Be Catastrophic… RIP Sadie Read More »
It was over 5 years ago that I wrote my first post about Canine Rattlesnake Aversion training. My husband Alan and I have had a pack of dogs since we have been together, and every year we retrain the oldies and first-time train the newbies that rattlesnakes are to be avoided at all costs. Nearly
Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training, Take Two Read More »
My heart is broken over the tragedy in Texas. I saw a meme that said, “When one mother cries–we all cry.” In my worst nightmare, I can’t imagine losing one child in a tragedy like this, much less some of the families who lost multiple children or children, parents, and/or siblings. An entire rodeo family
Fires, Floods, Fatalities… Is Climate Change Real? Read More »
