My apologies to those who have tried to access the website in the last 7 days and were met with a frustrating error message. I elected to move the blog to a new domain and it took several days to complete the process and work out the wrinkles. Here are the updates/changes!
1. Problem: Many were having problems remembering the site address and recommending it to their friends because of the difficult long address.
Solution: You can now find the blog at www.drdolen.com! It's short and easy to remember. I have set it up so that those of you who have an older link will be redirected automatically to the new site. Remember, it's Dolen with an E not an A!
2. Problem: Many were frightened by the adult content warning.
Solution: I have removed this step in accessing the site. There is a note on the top of the page addressing this concern. I would ask that you please don't recommend the site to anyone who may not be mature enough to handle the content.
I will have a new blog out very soon for you. It's a humorous one and I hope you'll enjoy it.
I welcome your suggestions for making the blog better and more accessible. Please feel free to comment with your suggestions!
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Litany For Memories
"So, why exactly are we doing these visits," a dear friend asked me today.
The friend, a beloved mentor, heard the news that his pet had a terminal illness only 3 weeks ago. He appears to have come to terms with the fact that time with his zealous dog is precious and short. Sadly, there is no effective treatment for cancer of the heart. His question was a serious one. Why should I ask him to bring his dog into the hospital, be poked with needles, and wait on interpretation of the results. When time is insufficient, why not be out there playing ball and rubbing bellies?
The friend, a beloved mentor, heard the news that his pet had a terminal illness only 3 weeks ago. He appears to have come to terms with the fact that time with his zealous dog is precious and short. Sadly, there is no effective treatment for cancer of the heart. His question was a serious one. Why should I ask him to bring his dog into the hospital, be poked with needles, and wait on interpretation of the results. When time is insufficient, why not be out there playing ball and rubbing bellies?
Monday, January 17, 2011
Disappointment, Frustration, and Concern
This blog is a follow-up to the a previous blog titled "Not your Average Gal".
A little over a month after seeing this special patient, I received an email. The email was forwarded to me from the owner of the adopted hermaphroditic dog to the rescue organization here in Tennessee. I was saddened to read that the pet had been diagnosed with a vaginal leiomyosarcoma, a cancer, (per the owner) and the veterinarian desired to discuss the previous surgery with the doctor who had spayed her. It listed the contact information.
A little over a month after seeing this special patient, I received an email. The email was forwarded to me from the owner of the adopted hermaphroditic dog to the rescue organization here in Tennessee. I was saddened to read that the pet had been diagnosed with a vaginal leiomyosarcoma, a cancer, (per the owner) and the veterinarian desired to discuss the previous surgery with the doctor who had spayed her. It listed the contact information.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
I Yam What I Yam!
As a relief veterinarian, I work a lot of shifts at the ER and often these are on holidays. When I work the holiday emergency shifts I have come to expect several things. On July fourth weekend, I know I will see issues resultant from anxiety of fireworks. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, I know I will see gastrointestinal upsets from the sharing of foods. And at New Year, I know that I will see intoxications.
New Year intoxications are inevitable. It may be that someone at the party thinks it is fun to get the dog or cat drunk. It may be that everyone at the party is partaking and dropping recreational drugs on the floor for the pets to ingest (pot brownies and pills are always popular). It may be that someone at the party drank too much, vomited, and the dog ate the vomit. Regardless, they are inevitable.
No one notices the dog until the party is over and everyone has sobered up a little. They are never really quite sober....still messed up just enough to freak out over how the dog or cat is acting. Then they rush to the veterinarian reeking of booze, hyped up on drugs, and attempt to deny that there was any exposure possible.
Within my first 3 hours at the ER on New Year day I saw two such cases. It is the second case, however that makes this blog interesting. I hope you will enjoy it.
New Year intoxications are inevitable. It may be that someone at the party thinks it is fun to get the dog or cat drunk. It may be that everyone at the party is partaking and dropping recreational drugs on the floor for the pets to ingest (pot brownies and pills are always popular). It may be that someone at the party drank too much, vomited, and the dog ate the vomit. Regardless, they are inevitable.
No one notices the dog until the party is over and everyone has sobered up a little. They are never really quite sober....still messed up just enough to freak out over how the dog or cat is acting. Then they rush to the veterinarian reeking of booze, hyped up on drugs, and attempt to deny that there was any exposure possible.
Within my first 3 hours at the ER on New Year day I saw two such cases. It is the second case, however that makes this blog interesting. I hope you will enjoy it.
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