Tag Archives: pet

Hurricane Katrina Anniversary

Today is the four-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Our prayers are with the survivors who lost loved ones, their homes, their belongings and their treasures.  And with those whose pets were killed, injured or lost. And those people, dogs and cats who continue to be displaced. See you Monday, Dr. Randolph.

Veterinarians Are A Caring Lot

What are your expectations of your veterinarian’s feelings about pets? As I was conversing with an acquaintance I was surprised at her reaction when we were discussing pet grief. Jan is facing the loss of her 19 year old kitty who is in kidney failure. Tina is down to five pounds of body weight. Jan doesn’t [...]

Update On An Exemplary Pet Lover

Getting updates on patients I have seen is an important part of our practice. The Mississippi Gulf Coast, where we live and practice, is a very popular tourist area. It is not unusual that we will see a pet for someone who is going to be here only a week or so, then we never [...]