Vet Voices

Buster may be only six months old, but the kitten has already made a lifetime’s worth of impact in the lives of many people. The tiger kitten was brought to Sylvia Newell of Pipestone when a friend found him while mowing near Flandreau, South Dakota.   Sylvia already had three dogs...

Without question, arthritis is a very common disease that may affect our beloved canine companions in many ways. Arthritis is the progressive and permanent long term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joints; in other words, the joints don’t function as smoothly as they should. The most common signs of...

We recently had an emergency call from a frantic owner about his Shih Tzu, Buddy. Buddy means the world to his owner, so he takes him everywhere with him. Buddy’s owner left him in the car for just a few minutes and was sure to get the car extra cold...

Beau may be a small dog, but that hasn’t stopped him from overcoming big health challenges even before his first birthday. Beau is a two and a half pound Yorkie owned by Debbie Lindemulder from Ottumwa. He will be a year old in August, 2014. “Beau has such a great...

 A day in the life of: Bond  Good morning from Special Agent M2, call name “Bond”. I am a six year old black lab, I have competed in AKC Field Trials and AKC Hunt Tests. I am a titled Master Hunter, but the best thing in life is actually HUNTING...

Expanding Space for Expanding Needs   The first time the Pipestone Veterinary Clinic expanded in April of 2008, the three employees staffing it were amazed by the space of the old Amdahl building. However, it didn’t take long for the growing business to fill up the 7,000 square foot warehouse...

Hard Work Pays off for Carlson Family Preparing for the County Fair doesn’t occur overnight. In fact, Jaden and Jared Carlson began the process last summer—a full year in advance—and their showing season is far from over. Once calves are born in the spring, they must be sorted and picked...

The Ultimate Sheep Tender The ordinary public often views celebrities as unreachable. Movie star sightings occur by chance, and the only time we converse with politicians is during parades when candidates shake our hands in hopes of securing votes. These encounters lack substance and value. Yet, G.F. Kennedy, affectionately known...