Category Archives: Animals

Cat LadY-2K

Posted on April 12, 2019 by ermodi

Dear Readers, I’m back. It’s been years (well, like one and a half of them). My last posts were written during my final year of vet school. Tada! And now here I am, a real live vet! Somehow I made … Continue reading →

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An Udder Mystery

Posted on November 1, 2015 by ermodi

I have an exam tomorrow morning worth 18% of my final grade in the Farm Animal course. Clearly, this is the time for me to sit down and update the blog I’ve neglected since JULY. But, I need a study … Continue reading →

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Oh Such Trials and Tribulations

Posted on February 24, 2015 by ermodi

Being a vet student isn’t easy. Pretty much my home life revolves around this corner of my flat, except, of course, when I decide to play it “fast and loose” and bring my studies to the sofa or….even the bedroom! … Continue reading →

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Merde to All the Exams!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by ermodi

‘Tis the season: I’ve been wearing the same sweats for going on 10 days now. My nails are bitten down to the quick and there is an enormous spot on my chin that I can’t stop picking at. I’ve cried … Continue reading →

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Whoa There, Cupid!

Posted on October 27, 2014 by ermodi

Sorry I haven’t been keeping up with the blog! Promise to try harder! Currently, I’m in a state of slight crisis (is this surprising to anyone?). Basically, here’s the storm of struggles in my life: 1. Spelling. I am trying … Continue reading →

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Ultra Sound? More Like Ultra Fun!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by ermodi

I received a crash course in ultrasonography today. It pretty much went like this: “Here, take the probe. See that nobby-bit? Well, that aligns with the ‘M’ marker on the screen. So, you just move towards or away from the … Continue reading →

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Crime Investigation Report: Missing Butter

Posted on August 28, 2014 by ermodi

28 August 2014 1036: I walked in the door and said hi to Huckleberry. He was napping on the sofa and was gracious enough to sit up and thump his tale in greeting. I hung up my purse and entered … Continue reading →

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Surprise! There is no Bitch Spay

Posted on August 17, 2014 by ermodi

Jaunting across town last night, I merrily swung a bag of popcorn back and forth. After a day of solid rain, the meadows were quiet and I savored the peaceful atmosphere in the midst of the wild Fringe festival. I was … Continue reading →

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From a Pig Sty to a Castle: Le Road Trip Francais

Posted on July 17, 2014 by ermodi

“And could we get a SAT NAV, please?” “Sorrrrrry. Only available if you upgrade to a vehicle with a SAT NAV. You can go buy your own at a big Tesco.” “Oh, well, do you have any maps?” “No. Sorrrrry.” … Continue reading →

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WARNING: Calves in Pictures are Larger than they Appear

Posted on July 4, 2014 by ermodi

This post is dedicated to my fellow vet students, or anyone who has ever had their butt kicked by a baby animal…. There is a special kind of wound to your pride when you are kicked around, bruised and battered … Continue reading →

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