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Over the past 16 years, there have been so many special patients and memories that I cannot possibly mention them all- but I will try!
Big Cat: (photo pending)
Big Cat was one of my first major diabetic cases- I first saw him on emergency on death's door with ketoacidosis. Over the years I worked with his Dad to regulate his diabetes and keep him healthy and happy. He was one of the best patients- never was upset with all those blood draws, glucose curves, insulin injections- He was just happy to be Big Cat and be able to maintain his role of keeper of the dock at home. I will always remember him and his Dad, the special bond they shared, and all the love he gave us at the animal hospital, even in the worst of times.
Paint: (photo pending)
Paint was a fat dapple dachshund with an easy going personality and cute as a button! I always lit up when Paint came to see me- and while I love his sister just as much (and the big lug of lab too), Paint was special. My favorite memory of him was during a bout of pancreatitis years ago. Every time we had to adjust his IV line, give injections, etc- Paint would just look away, hold out his leg voluntarily, and let us do what we needed to do. He knew we were helping him- what a great reward for any vet! I was lucky to get to know Paint as he got older, lucky to be with him as we said our last goodbyes. Love you Paint!
Bit: (photo pending)
Nightmare:
Dolly
Charlie B
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