Not for the faint of heart

Not for the faint of heart

not for the faint of heart

The boys went to bed last night and I finally felt like I’d caught up on everything. Then there was this smell. It was just a whiff, but as faint as it was, I know if there’s even a hint of scent, it’s best to find the culprit before scent turns into tangible substance like mold or fruit flies. So as it turns out, behind the play kitchen is the best place to hide unwanted items. Whatever milk had not curdled inside the container, had leaked out onto the carpet. I vaguely remember a week ago, buying Jacob a single serving size bottle of milk to go with his morning snack. I was nearly positive he drank it and then threw the bottle away. Yes, threw it away…behind the play kitchen! Kids and their shenanigans are not for the faint of heart. 

 



Before picking Judah up from school, Jacob and I spent some time at the park and then a few minutes at the library. Sadly, we had to miss story time because it begins right when Judah gets out of school. But we had fun reading to ourselves.


After fighting tooth and nail against rest time, we gave up and took a nice long bike ride and spent the rest of the evening at the park. Getting out in the evening is my favorite. The dusky sky sets a slightly mellow mood and while the babies let loose, I can take a breath and relax. Until that darn puddle interests them. Then it’s all a jumble of flailing hands and feet, me racing to stop them and the babies full on sprinting for the glassy pool. Mama won. But only by a hair and only because that handful of Skittles I’d shoved in my cheeks gave me the intended dosage of energy. 

I will probably never tire of seeing the city lined with orange and pink. It’s different every night and just as breathtaking. Normally, I’d be rushing home to dole out snacks and then trudge on with the bed time routine, but last night we seized the day. We enjoyed the little things like running through the field by the ferry landing and munching on apples while waiting for Josh’s boat to dock.

I’m 99% sure that sleep deprivation is the cause of all bad things. You name something bad and I bet behind it is a sleep deprived human being. We’re all rested and back on a normal sleep routine and minus the spilled milk, I’m catching up on all things housewifely. The spilled milk has me worried…I read that lemon juice can get the smell out, but suggestions are welcome!

Veterinary medicine

Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species.

Veterinary medicine is widely practiced, both with and without professional supervision. Professional care is most often led by a veterinary physician (also known as a vet, veterinary surgeon or veterinarian), but also by paraveterinary workers such as veterinary nurses or technicians. This can be augmented by other paraprofessionals with specific specialisms such as animal physiotherapy or dentistry, and species relevant roles such as farriers.

Veterinary science

Veterinary science helps human health through the monitoring and control of zoonotic disease (infectious disease transmitted from non-human animals to humans), food safety, and indirectly through human applications from basic medical research. They also help to maintain food supply through livestock health monitoring and treatment, and mental health by keeping pets healthy and long living. Veterinary scientists often collaborate with epidemiologists, and other health or natural scientists depending on type of work. Ethically, veterinarians are usually obliged to look after animal welfare.

Deepwood Veterinary Clinic

21 May 2019

  • Learning About Leptospirosis
    Adapted from StopLepto.com Overview Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes serious illness in dogs, other animals, and people. The disease is caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called leptospires that live in water or warm, wet soil. Initial signs of leptospirosis include fever, lethargy, and lack […]
  • Springtime Safety Tips
    The sky is blue and the flowers are blooming  – spring has arrived! With that in mind, we suggest that you take a look at these springtime safety tips, courtesy of the ASPCA:   Spring has sprung, and with the change of season, our thoughts inevitably turn […]
  • Boutique & Grain-Free Diets and the Risks of Heart Disease in Dogs
    Excerpted from “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients” by Lisa Freeman, DVM, PhD, ACVN, head of the Nutrition Department at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (6/4/2018): Heart disease is common in our companion animals, affecting 10-15% of […]
  • Cold Weather Safety Tips
    Now that winter has arrived in the Northern Virginia area, it’s time to make sure your pets are protected from potential seasonal dangers. Here is an excellent guide, courtesy of the ASPCA: Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped […]
  • East Asian Tick in Virginia
    05/16/2018 Release from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: On May 14, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa confirmed the finding of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the East Asian or Longhorned tick) in Virginia. The tick appeared on an orphaned calf […]
© 2016-2019 Pet Health Veterinary Clinic

Blogs