When we bring a pet into our lives we make a subconscious choice to begin a journey with them. We don’t often think of the chain of events that occur once we have made the commitment. Every life has a beginning, a middle, and an end. We always focus on the excitement of the beginning. […]
Equine Malignant Melanoma
Five years ago the veterinarian had given the horse a year to live. Five years later, he has finally reached his limit. Excellent (the name of the horse) has melanomas. These are round, black tumors that commonly grow in the skin and mostly effect grey horses. In fact, most grey horses over the age of […]
The Loss of a Mentor
I received extremely sad news from a former co-worker that one of the first vets who I worked with had suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly. I was extremely shocked. As I grieved the loss of a great man who taught me so much, I reflected on the impact he had on my life and […]