PLEASE HELP US WELCOME OUR
TWO NEW ASSOCIATE DOCTORS


Wendi Smith, D.V.M.

Dr. Wendi grew up in Huntsville, Alabama where she worked as a veterinary assistant every summer and volunteered at the local Humane Society.  She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with a B.S. in biology in 1997.  She attended Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in May of 2001.  While there, Wendi worked with a feline behavior and reproduction research team.  She also started Auburn's Animal Welfare Action Committee which allowed veterinary students to assist with healthcare programs at the Auburn Humane Society.  Her primary interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology and surgery.  Wendi is a member of the AVMA and the LVMA.  She lives in Harvey with her husband Steven, 2 puppies (Olivia and Lucy), 1 cat (Now'N'Later), and several fish.  Her hobbies include camping, writing, and anything outside.


   


Pamela R. Young, D.V.M. 

Pamela is a native of New Orleans and not totally new to M.S.A.H.  She worked as a veterinary technician in the summer of 1999 and as an intern in February 2001.  Dr. Young studied microbiology at LSU for just three years before entering veterinary school also at LSU.  She graduated veterinary school in May 2001 with honors, including membership in Phi Zeta national veterinary honor society.  She is currently a member of the AVMA, LVMA, and AAHA.  She has also written a research paper which appears in the July 15, 2001, issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.  Her major veterinary interests include companion animal surgery and dermatology.  She currently lives in Lakeview with her cat Mr. Bigglesworth.  She enjoys running and playing tennis in her spare time, as well as spending time with her childhood canine companion Parker.     
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DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGE


SEE IF YOU CAN GUESS THE DIAGNOSIS BASED
ON THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN BELOW:


    A dog is brought in with a huge abdomen.
    This came up very quickly.
    Dog had some abdominal discomfort.
    An abdominal radiograph was taken. (See Below)


The answer to this diagnostic challenge can be found on page 3



MSAH Bulletin #15

Page 3

Hospital News

AT LAST!  The Department of Transportation, the title company, and Metairie Small Animal Hospital have finally settled the dispute over the land located in front of the current hospital.  As of this date, all parties are in agreement. Though we are still waiting for finalities to be settled, we are happy to share with you that the plans for the new hospital are being put into action.  We would like to thank all of our patrons for their continued support of this project.  We appreciate it.


Dr. Shannon Welch has left New Orleans to practice in Texas, which has moved him closer to his family.  He had a nice going away party with a wonderful cake and a few wet eyes.  Good Luck to Dr. Shannon.

Answer to Diagnostic Quiz

Stomach distended with food

Normal stomach

ANSWER:  This dog actually got into a bag of dog food and devoured the entire bag.  TREATMENT--Dog was given no food for 48 hours.  RESULT--Normal dog.  And the food will be locked up in the future!