The diary of Chris Allen through his vet student years.
Today’s Diary Entry is Sponsored by Spikes World Well today I got a shock, I went to calculate the number of days since I moved here and put in 2013 by accident. Realising this just brought it home that I Continue reading Is it really 2 years already? (Day 498)
Sometimes you can look at people, and wonder just what their problem is. However until you take the time to educate yourself in an issue you are in no position to judge. Now I’ve seen the news about fracking in Continue reading Why I think the energy companies need to frac off…
Last Saturday I was about to sit down to dinner when my phone went off with a sms with two words, “colic surgery”, dreaded words to anyone that loves horses. Just 18 minutes later at around 5:30pm I was preparing Continue reading Why I believe every horse owner should have horse insurance
A couple of months ago I was asked if I wanted to review a copy of Chaser, now remembering the media circus at the end of 2011 about the dog that knew a 1000 words I jumped at this opportunity. Continue reading REVIEW: Chaser – Unlocking the genius of the Dog who knows a THOUSAND words
Today’s Diary Entry is sponsored by Vet School Success When you take a pet to the vets you expect the best treatment, and most vets strive to ensure that this is given. Sometimes however pets need special treatment or surgery Continue reading A new procedure, a behind the scenes look… (Day 461)
Today’s Diary Entry is sponsored by Spikes World Wildlife Food As a vet I will have to deal with regular loss, from patients that just cannot be saved to the patients where it is kinder to relieve their suffering with Continue reading Loosing patients… (Day 460)
Todays Diary Entry is Sponsored by Best Pet Hair Cleaner Well today was the last day of teaching for Semester 3, its hard to believe as it feels like just yesterday when I was writing about starting the new semester. Continue reading The end of semester 3 of vet school (Day 457)
Todays Diary Entry is sponsored by Pet Hooligans Just a very quick entry to cover this weekend as I have been slacking recently and desperately want to get back into the habit of keeping my diary updated as it also Continue reading A busy yet educational weekend…. (Day 452)
Today’s Diary Entry is sponsored by Pet Bureau ID Tags and Finding Service Where has the time gone! I keep meaning to update my diary yet time just seems to vanish so quickly – tomorrow starts week 11 of my Continue reading When time really does fly as a vet student… (Day 438)
As a vet student this lab-coat pocket sized book is perfect as a quick reference to clinical exams with flow charts covering many of the common presenting complaints organised by organ system and with a section on emergency procedures is Continue reading REVIEW: Pocket Handbook of Small Animal Medicine (Kit Sturgess)