Category Archives: Pets

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Animals in Need Fund: What’s Available in your Community?

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

I think most people, when they find a stray animal that is in need of care, is injured or unwanted, immediately turn to their veterinarian for help. I’m sure many of you provide medical treatment and housing until the owner … Continue reading

All in a Day’s Work

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

I bet as a veterinarian you must have your days at the hospital where you had a most unusual, notable, favorite or memorable case. I’ve read a few interesting stories recently and I wanted to share a couple of them … Continue reading

Can Dogs Talk

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

When my son was very young, we started reading to him just about the time he could hold his head up. As he grew older, picture books became part of the bedtime routine. We would read as many as two … Continue reading

Long days; Rewarding moments and Koda!

Posted on by Karen Johnson, DVM

A day in the life of a veterinarian in a busy hospital is hard work, both physically and mentally. Being on your feet all day as well as moving, turning and lifting dogs takes its toll on your physical energy. … Continue reading

Life’s a Game of Tug-of-War

Posted on by Brenda Shropshire

Have you heard the phrase “balancing work and family?” To me, it’s misleading and an oxymoron at best because it implies that it is possible to balance your life and find your “happy place.” Kind of hard when these opposing … Continue reading

Summer jobs

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

Do you remember your first summer while enrolled in veterinary school? My first summer job as a veterinary student was in research as I worked toward earning a Master’s Degree. As I reflect on that experience I think about veterinary … Continue reading

Welcome to The Wagging Tail

Posted on by Nina Silberstein

Hello and welcome. We’re here to post information and encourage discussion between you and other veterinarians. We know there’s a lot of material online for veterinarians and hope our blog will be a springboard for conversations about topics and issues … Continue reading

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