The Distorted Perspective

When to Refer?

Dr. Doug Mader, March 10, 2010

I am going to start referring out all of my dog and cat spays from now on. But, I will only refer them to a boarded surgeon that has a board certified anesthesiologist perform the anesthesia.

Pain Keeps Them Quiet

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Dr. Doug Mader, March 2, 2010

I am really ashamed to admit this, but, I have told clients that.

Did I Really Say That?

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Dr. Doug Mader, February 22, 2010

When I get on a plane I go into a zone, putting up imaginary walls around my half square meter of territory. I usually fire up the laptop, read, or just shut my eyes and enjoy the solo time.

Ignorant vs Stupid

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Dr. Doug Mader, February 17, 2010

Through Their Eyes

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Dr. Doug Mader, February 9, 2010

I had some surgery on my elbow last December. Afterward I was sporting a nifty green cast on my arm.

Your Personal Heroin

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Dr. Doug Mader, February 5, 2010

A raucous pounding shook the building, shattering the monotonous drone of beeps from the ICU ward.

Butt Out

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Dr. Doug Mader, January 25, 2010

I think I lost a client this past week. In this economy, that is a tough pill to swallow. However, considering the situation, I can live with it.

Doctor, Treat Thyself

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Dr. Doug Mader, January 7, 2010

For the majority of my career I have hosted veterinary students as part of a preceptorship program. I can’t tell you how many students have come through my doors since the beginning.

Sweet Dreams

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Dr. Doug Mader, January 5, 2010

I woke last night to the sound of thunder. “How far off?” I sat up and wondered, a patina of sweat on my arms, sheets and pillow damp. Actually, I was kinda glad that I woke.

Euthanasia: Can We Say No?

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Dr. Doug Mader, June 22, 2009

We are the only professionals that are taught how to euthanize a loved one. I am not talking about disconnected killing like that done by slaughterhouse workers. I am not talking about wildlife rangers that have to take the life of a potentially dangerous animal. I am talking about euthanizing a sentient being, a member of the family, generally something with a name, the principal element in the human-pet bond.