Health & Hounds

How a Good Boy Named Scout Will Save Some Lives

BY MEGAN TREMELLING, DVM, LVS There was a big game on TV this year. I didn’t see it, but I’ve heard that one of the commercials featured a beautiful Golden Retriever named Scout. Last year, Scout had a form of cancer called cardiac hemangiosarcoma.…

Hard Truths: Vets & Suicide

BY KERRI WIEDMEYER, DVM, WVRC It is not uncommon to think veterinary medicine consists of playing with rambunctious puppies and purring kittens. Unfortunately, these interactions are a rare highlight in what can be a grueling profession. A…

When Childhood Dreams Come True

BY MEGAN TREMELLING, DVM, LVS When people find out I am a veterinarian, many of them say, “Oh, I always wanted to do that!” They then go on to relate all the reasons it didn’t work out. Surprisingly, none of them have so far admitted…