All posts by Dwayne E. Zagrocki
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Colic First RespondersThe word “colic” can bring fear to the heart of any horse owner. Heck, even though it does not qualify to be called a disease (it is more specifically a symptom of many diseases that are defined...
- Posted October 23, 2012
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Our biggest blessing… Our worst curse
Damn I was tired! Ken Johnson’s three year old Gelding coliced last evening. All went well but it did make for a long night. Then as I opened the door to the clinic this morning I was...
- Posted October 23, 2012
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TEN QUESTIONS YOU MUST ANSWER BEFORE GETTING THAT NEW HORSEBy: Dwain E. Zagrocki, D.V.M. It was a bright, warm spring day. I was just finishing an out call at the home of Mrs. Jan Smith. Her Yorkie, Sammy and her Siamese, Whisky had passed their yearly...
- Posted October 23, 2012
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The Greatest Thank YouIt was a typical busy Saturday at the hospital. Each appointment slot was filled, as was the parking lot when I got to work a half hour before the first scheduled appointment. I quickly did morning rounds,...
- Posted September 21, 2012
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