Indigestion in the Extreme
Sweet little Adelaide, an adorable 11-year-old Shih Tzu, had a lapse in judgment when she decided to pull a younger dog’s stunt. In March, she was presented to Dr. Knutson and her team for vomiting, diarrhea, and standing hunched in pain. Unlike her regular self, she recently started pulling stuffing out of blankets and getting into socks. Shih Tzu’s Hosiery Problem Solved
During Adelaide’s physical exam, Dr. Knutson voiced her concerns because she felt a long, firm thickening in her abdomen. Bloodwork was performed and X-rays were taken to further evaluate her condition. Her bloodwork was normal, helping to rule out other causes of her gastrointestinal upset. The X-rays showed a couple questionable areas, but at that time, it could not be determined whether it was simply food or foreign material. Adelaide was given an anti-nausea medication and Grain-Free Cat Treats
Meet Veterinary Assistant Sheldon
Sheldon is a veterinary assistant at Petersen Pet Hospital. She currently resides in Hiawatha. Sheldon has one dog named Maple (American pit bull terrier) that was adopted through Cedar Bend Humane Society in Waterloo.
She has always had a passion for animals and chose to go to school at Kirkwood Community College in the Veterinary Assisting Program. She completed her degree in August 2016. In the summer of 2017, she
received her Fear Free Certification. This certification means that she has been educated in the ways of making the entire process of taking your pet to the veterinary office much less stressful and fearful.
In her free time, she enjoys going shopping, camping with family,
spending time with Maple, and taking a good nap. She also enjoys a good donut!
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