#VetErinarians

[a-dinosaur-a-day]

I hate to break it to you guys but vets, doctors, and other medical professionals are not automatically scientists and in fact have to work hard to actually be scientists

They are extremely well trained mechanics for the world’s most complicated machines. Not the same as a scientist.

For example: I know of several young earth creationist doctors

For example: many doctors refuse to follow the evidence we have about obesity, but continue to use their outdated ideas on the topic

For example: my vet always learns something new from me about the science around parrot behavior when I come in with my birds for check ups, and she actually does try to keep up

For example: premed training doesn’t require a scientific major

Saying “a doctor said X” or “a vet said Y” is pretty much meaningless unless said medical professional also does scientific work, which is never guaranteed.

[uwmspeccoll]

Steamy Saturday

". . . it was sinful and dirty to fool with girls, no one said anything about fooling with boys."

"Boys were different, and they could be a heck of a lot of fun."

"Dur Jeffers had his first homosexual experience in a haymow with a neighbor boy. . . ."

"It was an entirely natural and pleasant solution of a fundamental desire."

From the title, we thought this pulp romance was going to be about steam among gay veterans, but it's not. It's about gay veterinarians! Seriously.

In Gay Vets by Ross Hossannah, published in Union City, N.J. by Star News Co. in 1965, the main character Dur Jeffers is just a country farm boy who goes off to Ag School to become a veterinarian because "a man had to get ahead in the world." He starts living with the Dean's permissive family and their gay nephew Tom Ivors. Things get steamy until Tom graduates and is off to a job in "Moccasin County." Along the way there are a lot of down-home farming innuendos. With Tom leaving, he assures the sullen Dur that "I'll be home on weekends. . . . This not the end of the world -- unless you take a tenant to farm the south forty." Later, Tom jokes, "I forget whether I should take the truck or the tractor to the south forty."

"Better take the combine. The wheat's ripe and ready for harvest."

"You can shuck the corn while I'm gone," Tom said.

Unfortunately, Dur will have to do a lot of shucking, because sadly Tom dies in a highway accident coming home. Dur eventually graduates, but instead of taking a steady job, he decides to hit the road and wander. Along the way, he hooks up with fellow Aggie Terry Sullivan and Dur takes him under his wing . . . in more ways than one. Still, there's a whole, whole lot of detailed veterinarian-ing going on, which is a bit distracting. There's also an interesting interlude about race prejudice.

Dur and Terry go on several wacky veterinary adventures, but Dur cannot bring himself to commit, so Terry eventually leaves. Dur begrudgingly settles down to run an animal hospital, with several more weird veterinary adventures. But eventually, Terry returns, they make up, Dur dumps the hospital, and in the end they're off on the road again as the itinerant Gay Vets!

We don't know a whole lot about the author, but we do know that Ross Hossannah is one of several pseudonyms used by gay pulp fiction writer James H. Ramp.

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[awkwardcreature789]

More serious post time, but everything is alright don’t worry

My cat Caviar recently underwent an emergency procedure for a blocked bladder, he’s a high stress kitty so he wasn’t able to pee and it got blocked and the toxins began flooding his bloodstream

We rushed him to the vet of course, me sobbing hysterically terrified because I didn’t know what was wrong, but they took very good care of him and he’s in recovery now day three at home

Day one pics

He’s much better but we still have to keep a good eye on him, he’s in my room for the time being and nobody can interact with him (except for my mom on occasion)

Day two pics

As long as he keeps going potty and eating and drinking, he should be better in no time

Pic today (day three)

I’ll keep ya updated and adding more pictures :3

[neurotichunter]

To all cat owners out there:

I'm experiencing a medical mystery with my cat.

He's 7 years old, has a mild heart condition since birth that's under control with medication and is screened regularly by a cardiologist.

Otherwise he's in good health, vaccinated, etc.

For about 5 years he's been experiencing "episodes" where he loses consciousness for about 15 seconds, he goes completely limp, but continues breathing. He even meows. But he can't move a muscle. After these few seconds he comes back, gets up and starts walking again, slowly and unsteady, but that only takes about 30 seconds and all is over.

These episodes have occurred usually only once or twice a year, which is why my vets told me that we don't need to/can't do anything about it.

Recently though, the episodes occur more frequently, sometimes every other day, and they have gotten longer. So of course I took him to all the vets, but nobody seems to find anything. Some of his blood tests came back a little concerning, but nobody knows if it's connected to the episodes or not.

It is apparently not epilepsy.

Question: Do you have a cat that has these symptoms? Are you a vet who has experienced something like this?

Please reach out, I'm in desperate need for answers! Even if you don't have answers but have the same problem - contact me!!

Please share this post wherever you can!

(I'm not looking for general medical advice, I know what I'm doing, I've been to several vets in the past 4 weeks, I had 5 appointments, I'm not here instead of seeking professional advice! I'm only looking for people who have experienced this very specific problem!)

The cat in question:

[butterflyinthewell]

To all the vets and vet techs of the world:

If you just euthanized someone’s beloved pet, don’t stand right outside the door of that room to laugh and yell with your colleagues like it’s just another day at work. It might be that to YOU, but my world stopped and I didn’t appreciate hearing you laugh while I cradled my cat’s dead body and sobbed my eyes out.

Anyway, dear Dennis, the tech who came in at my request and took the IV catheter out of Monroe’s front leg for me: thank you for expressing condolences and mirroring the grief in the room. Thank you for gently petting her as you helped my mom and I put her in the bag we buried her in.

I remember your name because you were kind. I don’t remember the names of your colleagues who wouldn’t shut up.

[airasilver]

My cats both have vet appointments in a week and then two weeks so I told my one cat he has a doctor's appointment coming up. My dad said it isn't a doctor's appointment. I said Veterinarian's are animal doctors so it's a doctor's appointment.

Now I'm wondering:

[clemsfilmdiary]

The Finnish Line (2024, Dustin Rikert)

12/19/24

[bitchesgetriches]

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[aziraphales-library]

I've been watching All Creatures Great and Small (the original with Georgia Tennent's father thank you very much) with my family lately and it's given me a craving for ineffable vets. I know there's a few floating around. Thank you so much in advance! This blog is truly a Someonesend :D

You might be interested in some of the fics on our #animals tag, so check that out. Here are some where one of them in a vet (and one with a pet shop owner, but it's a similar theme)...

Demonic Pet Rescue by Caedmon (G)

When Aziraphale finds a litter of stray kittens in the alley behind his shop, he needs to take them somewhere safe. He takes them to the nearest shelter, where he meets a handsome man taking care of all the cats...

You Just Want Attention by BooknerdMiss (G)

Aziraphale is renting out his second bedroom to university student Anathema Device and her two dogs. After noticing one of the dogs exhibiting some strange behavior, he takes the pup to the vet, where he meets Dr. Crowley. Human AU. Meet-cute. (And Inspired by true events.)

Fur Get Me Not by bisasterdi (T)

Crowley's been doing just fine since he left London for a slower and quieter life in the country. He's the owner of a pet shop in a small village, spending his days in the shop helping people and their pets and his evenings...well, his evenings are quiet. It's all going fine, and then Adam Young bursts through the door to his shop, his godfather Aziraphale struggling to keep up. Up until the day he first met Aziraphale, Crowley thought he'd live out the rest of his days in solitude. Now? He's not so sure that's what he wants anymore. Written for the GO-Events Good AUmens AU Fest, to the prompt "Pet Shop".

eden animal hospital by jupiterjazzpartii (T)

Crowley doesn't need this cat. He doesn't need a crush on his cute vet, either.

My Dearest Darling by elf_on_the_shelf (E)

When Crowley first started his day he had no idea that his whole life would be completely upended like that and yet here we are. A couple of hours later and he is now a proud cat owner and in possession of another man's phone number. The cutest, most adorable man Crowley had ever laid eyes on. What is a poor sod to do but have a complete meltdown?

- Mod D

[lifewithdedee]

Ruff Start

[petvaccinations]

Puppy and Kitten Vaccinations – What to Expect

When welcoming a new puppy or kitten into the home, vaccinations are among the first essential veterinary services needed to ensure their health. During the initial visit to an animal hospital Virginia Beach, veterinarians will discuss a vaccination schedule tailored to the pet's age, lifestyle, and specific risk factors. Puppies and kittens are typically given a series of core vaccines, which protect against common and potentially life-threatening diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, and rabies for dogs, or feline distemper, herpesvirus, and rabies for cats. These vaccines are administered in a series, starting as early as 6-8 weeks of age and continuing every few weeks until the pet reaches about 16 weeks old.

The veterinarian may also recommend non-core vaccines based on local disease prevalence or the pet’s environment, such as Bordetella for puppies that will be socializing with other dogs. Each vaccination visit provides an opportunity for the vet to perform a general health check-up, monitoring the pet's growth, weight, and development. Discussing topics such as parasite prevention and nutrition is also important during these visits. Following the recommended vaccination schedule ensures that puppies and kittens develop strong immunity, setting a foundation for a lifetime of good health.

[davekatzdefensesquad]

7•18•24 || Poe went to the vet to get his shots. He was good when he went to the back room with the vet. Being with us made him bark at everyone protectively but I’m super sensitive to sound rn bc I’m on my period and recovering from pmdd symptoms.

[petsincollections]

1993. "Dr. Al Leman with piglets, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota." Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum, Accessed June 30, 2024. https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/p16022coll525:2

Minnesota Digital Library

[petnews2day]

How to keep dogs cool and prevent heatstroke

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[cynthiamaro7]

Cynthia Maro

Website: https://cynthiamaropittsburgh.blog/

Address: Cranberry Township, PA

Cynthia Maro is the owner/operator of Cranberry Holistic Pet Care & Ellwood Pet Hospital in Cranberry Township, PA. Cynthia Maro is a veterinarian practicing healing therapies with integrative methods. Cynthia Maro also uses her platform to teach other DVMs, students, and LVTs various methods of healing and holistic veterinarian medicine enabling career growth in the field. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-maro-b4091188

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[all-things-equine]

Veterinarian raises awareness about mental health with Halloween decorations on Carolina Beach Road

"Have You Hugged Your Veterinarian Today?"