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Heart Failure Takes Samantha Home

Sometimes the saddest events can be so touching. I got a call from Samantha’s mom today. The whole family (including Samantha’s “nutso” brother, Deogie) was in Florida, visiting Dad’s side of the family. Mom said, “Samantha hasn’t eaten in three days, she’s coughing and she’s drooling so bad her feet and chest are wet.” “I [...]

A Sad Story Of Dog Neglect

How sad. I saw the sweetest, most adorable Doberman today named Frieda. Unfortunately, Frieda was dying. Of neglect. Frieda was eight years old and became acutely ill this morning, began breathing hard and lost her appetite. Late this afternoon Frieda came in for an examination and we quickly saw that the prognosis was poor. She [...]