Thursday, February 24, 2011



Musk ox and caribou. Much of the grass hay from the region is low in copper and the animals need to be properly supplemented.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011


Reminds me a bit of Rosalyn...but this is outside our clinic. The moose and her babe were eating the bird seed in the feeders.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Task: Find him some PZI insulin. 14 months post-diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Doing great on 3IU. Pink salmon ought to help...

Monday, February 21, 2011

20 inches of snow. 20 degrees above. The dogs were thrilled. At zero they tend to last about 5 minutes outside; better with booties if you can keep them on their feet and not lose them in the deep snow.

Sunday, February 20, 2011


"She couldn't sleep until she was thoroughly tucked in."

Saturday, February 19, 2011



White out snow storm through Haines, Alaska.

Amelia isn't peeing. Less than 5 minutes in the snow at -35 F and she broke in half. I don't think she ever peed outside of the car.

Thursday, February 03, 2011


It's been a long road. The stories of an arctic vet have begun.