I graduated from Mary Carroll High School, Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1969. My best friend from 7th grade to 12th was Eddie. My father was a teacher at Richard King High School, across town, and Eddie and I became acquainted at South Park Junior High because both of our fathers had to drop us off [...]
Today we had yet another of those sad situations in which a well-meaning pet owner misunderstood that the most important thing that happens on an annual visit is the “shots.” Allow me to make this clear one more time: The most important thing that happens on a patient visit is the physical examination. Vaccinations for [...]
I had lunch at the Waffle House today (I know, I said these were going to be stories about what happens at our hospital, but bear with me…you’ll like it). In the hustle and bustle of a very busy lunch period I overheard one waitress say, “You guys will not believe this! I went all [...]
“Awwww, Doc, can’t you just give him a shot?” Usually that question comes from a pet lover in the form of an objection to having to give oral medications for a two week or longer time period. Up until now our answer has been, “No, an antibiotic injection will last 12 to 24 hours, then [...]
Ever watch a football game and see an injury that just made you turn your head and wish you hadn’t seen what you saw? That’s the nature of knee injuries. “Clipping” is a personal foul in football that involves hitting a player from behind, above the knees, to tackle him. Clipping is outlawed because it [...]
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