Introduction

I have been discussing veterinary medicine and animal health issues on various forums for over 10 years on the radio as a guest, also for a local community college teaching pet first aid, but mostly in casual conversation. Once it is discovered that I am a veterinarian, everyone has a story about their pet with hopes that I will return the same. I typically see the stories about my cases and experiences as mundane and routine, and I am amazed that this is often not the case for my listener. They will hang on my words asking more questions about the details and follow up of the cases I describe.

I think back to the glorious works of James Herriot the famed veterinarian from England. He did not write of unusual and extraordinary tales of unique subject matter rather his stories are typical of many who work with animals and their people. His gift was that he journaled it and retold those stories for all of us to enjoy, which we have many times over.

So I have decided to share the tails (sic) of my working experiences. My hope is that in addition to entertaining my audience I will educate and inform as well. Also I hope that the spirit of the late Dr Herriot is not too upset with me as I try out this new media outlet of the Blog. I look forward to this opportunity to share my work as well as hearing your feedback and response.