Some things in life are counter intuitive. Like having to push a head-back dystocia further in so that you can get it out. Or backing up a trailer; spin your wheel right, and it’ll go left.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.
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