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Mr. L – Somebody got Lucky

I was wearily motoring home, down unlit El Pueblo Road, when my Triumph’s headlights lit up a slow moving small while object. Grocery bag in the breeze? Ah, no. White…

Free to Roam & Risk

He couldn’t even raise his head, his gums were pale, his pulse weak and thready. Had an injury caused this black German Shepherd mix to bleed internally? Was he anemic…

Human Dental Hygiene & Cat Guts

Vomiting – Serious or Watchful Waiting? Vomiting is nobody’s favorite pastime. Sadly, some cats retch from time-to-time, seemingly whether they need to or not. Finding the cause can be tricky…

Rocks, Storms, and Home Alone

Seemingly logical assumptions can lead the most cautious among us down the wrong path. Veterinary medicine provides generous opportunities so I gather every detail possible. Because it’s important for me…

The Risk of Love

Poupon was an almost constant source of connectedness and entertainment for Cheryl and her husband Michael.

Snapping at Mom

Is that OK? Dogs are man’s and woman’s best friends but there are species differences.

Fence Fighters

Did that really happen? Emotions matter but they can certainly interfere.

Faith

Faith was important not just because we loved her but because she taught valuable lessons.