Category: <span>Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings</span>
Manifestation of Fear
Last week, I saw a nervous dog. The owner had mentioned that he was nervous before the consultation so we were prepared. When the dog first saw me at the…
The Opposite of Success is not Failure
In veterinary pathology, we have to do a blood smear from time to time. It is when a drop of blood if placed on a microscopic slide and a special…
Taking a Stand
During the course of practising as a vet, I have seen all sorts of pet owners. Some keep dogs, some like cats. Some prefer reptiles and others prefer horses. Even…
Being Judged
In my profession, I have met numerous dogs of different breeds. If I speak to their owners, especially for those who had researched deeply into the breed either before or…
Pet Insurance
Today, I am not going to muse for a change but to share some things I have learnt about pet insurance that may help you to save money or at…
Who am I?
When someone asks you to tell them about yourself, what would you say? Would you state your job? Would you relate your hobbies, likes and dislikes? Would you tell them…
Grow like Bamboo
I remember in my previous job, I knew of a vet nurse who was a year qualified and struggled with restraining cats for blood sampling. She said, “I have trained…
A Universal Bank Account
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Let’s pretend that you have a bank account that has exactly £1440 in it, no more and no less. You are allowed to draw as much…
Education vs Learning
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Last week, I saw a new client with a cat. She asked me something nobody had ever asked me before. She asked, “What qualifications have you…
A short life
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings I recently met a man (let’s call him John) whose son (Mike) had been diagnosed with mitochondria disease. It is a truly horrible condition to be…
Being a victim
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings Last week, I had a consultation with a pet owner, let’s call her Ms W. It was a bit of an interesting consultation as I have…
Co-operation, not isolation
Dr Lennon’s Sunday Musings In prehistoric times, cavemen would huddle together for warmth, hunting and general living. They knew that strength lies in numbers. Together, they are able to increase…