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Hard times for horses, pets around the holidays

Dec 8, 2023
Dec 8, 2023

Old man with dog at Christmas — Jake takes a shot at baking cookies using a couple of Margaret’s easiest recipes. They don't turn out very well but Christmas loves them.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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It has begun: the dreaded uptick in horse and small animal euthanasias before the holidays.

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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is owner of True North Veterinary Health and associate at Big Sioux Veterinary Care. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.

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