I met a Jack Russell Terrier named Bauer.
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"Dead bugs don't mutate."
These are books that were stacked on a table in the treatment room of the veterinary hospital at Nebraska Humane Society as we were walking through once.
Gulliver!
Smile puppy!
Peter has had significant health issues that he has overcome due to his resilience and how awesome his family is at home care. That is not the subject of this post.
I recently spoke with Eric Shank, the founder and CEO of a new veterinary company, Petzam.
Petzam helps facilitate live video chats between clients and veterinarians in order to better help diagnose pets.
One of the biggest barriers to veterinary telemedicine in the past has been assuring a veterinary client-patient relationship. In most cases, what is needed to establish this relationship legally is an in person physical exam by the veterinarian of the patient within the previous year. One of Petzam's core values is protecting the veterinary client-patient relationship, which I appreciate.
Have you used telemedicine before? Would a service like this be helpful?
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Post from one year ago today...
January 12, 2016
THE STORY OF THE DAY I MET MY FIRST IBIZAN HOUND
Wrigley and Starla
These are two of my very favorite patients, Wrigley and Starla. They are sisters and littermates.
They belong to the fabulous Kathi Ortmeier, head of Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland.
If you squint, you can see Beagle in them. Just kidding! It was their cute faces that got them in.
Wrigley and Starla survived distemper, parvo and pneumonia as babies.
Starla made a complete recovery.
Wrigley and Starla
Wrigley had tooth enamel damage from the distemper virus. Dr. Kanne and I did dental work on Wrigley when she was young. We sealed the damaged teeth with bonded sealant with the help of Omaha's dentist, Dr. Erich Rachwitz. (Thank you Doc!)
The biggest challenge Wrigley has had to overcome is constant involuntary kicking of her back legs secondary to the distemper infection. When Kathi first brought her in, we talked about euthanasia, we talked about the Finch family adopting Wrigley and we talked about taking her out of the rescue and having her live with Kathi. As you can imagine, it was a very emotional visit for everyone!
I had never before seen a dog with distemper. Wrigley's neurological signs were pathognomonic for distemper (meaning distemper is the only thing that causes a presentation, in this case, Wrigley's leg spasms.)
We were both in love with this tiny Joy-Ebony-looking puppy and her equally adorable twin sister. "Let's give her some time," I suggested. We both were relieved, and Kathi took both pups home...where they are still thriving four years later.
At this most recent visit, for the first time ever I saw Wrigley with NO unwanted back leg motion! I didn't know that could happen after damage done by the distemper virus. She is a bit wobbly in the hind end and still sometimes has the leg kicks, but is doing so very well.
I am so grateful that Kathi took these two "Beagle" puppies in and so happy that they are doing so well!
We love you girls!!
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Post from one year ago today...
January 11, 2016
These dogs belong to my friend vet tech Kelly and her family.
On the left is Shelby Vizsla. She is the boss of everything. She has decided, after five years, that she does in fact like me. I am so happy.
The Dalmatian Puppy is, of course, Pyro. He is easy-going and likes everyone.
Abraham Lincoln is a people- and dog-pleasing Boxer who can find the upside to every situation.
I love how this picture of the three in their beds shows their personalities so well!
I love you dogs!
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Post from one year ago today...
January 10, 2016
During Camp Kindness at Nebraska Humane Society, campers decorate the adoption packets for newly adopted pets.
Back of the packet
New adopters bring the packets containing all of the pet's medical history to their first well pet visit.
I love the decorated envelopes so much.
Here is a recent one that came with a sweet dog and his sweet 20-something year old Mom.
Front of the packet
"I didn't decorate that," she said. "It came that way."
"We know," we said.
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Post from one year ago today...
January 6, 2016
"Wait!" I said. Dr. Bashara smiled and set the plant down next to me on Dr. Taplett's desk. Most of the leaves fell off.
Grizz!
Oh Camille!
Important changes coming at midnight!
My Pit Bull - Sharpei patient
Get well quickly Jax!
My friend vet tech Erin has a friend named Stephanie.
Stephanie has a turtle named Olivia.
Olivia visited Santa.
The picture of Olivia visiting Santa totally made my day!
I hope it makes your day too.
Olivia, were you a good turtle this year? What did you ask for from Santa?
Do you want to see MORE pictures of Olivia in the future??
I have heard from reliable sources that Olivia has more sweaters and that there are more pictures of her! :)
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Post from one year ago today...
December 21, 2015
Deb and I became friends.
My friend Jana has a wonderful blog, Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health! She and her husband have had wonderful, beautiful Rottweilers. Pictured is her dog Cookie.
Jana's Cookie does not think the grass is greener on the other side. With her red-green color blindness, the grass is always brown...and awesome.
Pyro was recently in for his neuter surgery. He was very brave.