Archive for the ‘General Musings’ category

The Problem With Being Fat

November 12th, 2009

They say that dental disease is the most commonly diagnosed ailment among companion animals.  While at least 60-75% of my patients have some degree of plaque, tartar, gingivitis, or periodontal disease …I still think I have a greater percentage of adult dog & cat patients who are overweight or obese.  Yup, I said it.  More [...]

Whew.  We hosted a successful Open House & Expo at Levittown Animal Hospital this past weekend, and now I’m exhasted.  Over 150 guests cam by to tour our hospital and participate in our activities and events.  We’re still cleaning up and getting the prizes in the right hands …but I have a little more [...]

I catch a lot of grief from classmates and colleagues for not performing some surgeries they view as “easy” or “routine.”  I will readily admit to both colleagues and clients that I have not cut into any intestines in about three years or a bladder since 2002.  I’ve never even attempted to learn how [...]

Shameless Plug

October 10th, 2009

Hi everyone.  Sorry for the lack of content this week -I’ve been busy trying to put together my hospital’s Open House & Expo which is happening in a couple of weeks.  For anyone who is reading this blog locally, you’re all invited to come down and have some fun with us.  It’s not going to [...]