Articles by Michael A. Obenski, VMD

Bad things come in threes

These pet owners seemed to suffer from 'the exact same thing'
Mar 1, 2006
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

Mr. and Mrs. Lunkhead showed up at my office one day last month. It was their first visit. It didn't take me long to hope it would also be their last. Their cat, Goner, looked about half dead.

A toast to Chablis, Even in death, the nutsabouts' bond might be a little too tight

Feb 1, 2006
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

One day last month, I was cruising along a winding, two-lane country road when I noticed a man jogging up the street in the opposite direction. A moment later, I saw a lady walking briskly along a crossroad. She was wearing earphones and apparently listening to her favorite music as she waddled her way to fitness. Within the next few minutes, I counted six more people running, walking or exercising outdoors. This adds up to a strange set of circumstances for a wintry Sunday afternoon in eastern Pennsylvania. I wasn't surprised though. You see, it was Jan. 1, New Year's Day, and all those people had undoubtedly resolved to slim down and get fit during 2006.

Ghost of veterinary future delivers ultimate reminder

Dec 1, 2005
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

It seemed that everyone in the little town of Vetville had gone crazy. Arnie wanted nothing to do with them.

Cats age, but owners seldom mature

Declaw denial leaves the peanut gallery disenfranchised and displaced
Nov 1, 2005
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

She sent her friend, Lee Vinnahuff, to pick up the cat. She had a few words for me as well ...

Volume : Is it enough? Bea Fuddled's incessant complaining signals larger professional issue

Oct 1, 2005
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

Sure you will lose money on these people. But there will be a lot of them.

Where did I go wrong? Veterinary terminology: Sometimes the meaning can go awry

Misinterpretation of 'botzofer,' 'foreign bodies' can sully communication
Sep 1, 2005
By:Michael A. Obenski, VMD

The lettering on the door said Department of Anesthesiology, Hal O'Thane, DVM. Duey Hafta didn't even bother to read it. He had been knocking on every door in the veterinary school trying to find a botzofer. His patience had worn thin by this point. He felt as though he had asked a million people so far, and none of them seemed to know where the botzofer was or, for that matter, what it was.

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