Timothy McCarthy, DVM, PhD, DACVS

One veterinarian's struggle with the pressures of practice and life outside practice, with some pointers to help you through your tough times.

An 8-week-old 16.5-lb (7.5-kg) female Labrador retriever puppy was presented for evaluation of urinary incontinence. The puppy's incontinence had been present since the owner obtained the puppy at 4 weeks of age.

A 10-month-old 136-lb (62-kg) female Irish wolfhound was presented for evaluation of right forelimb lameness of four months' duration.

A 7-month-old intact male Labrador retriever was presented for evaluation of a two-week history of left hindlimb lameness.

A 5-year-old spayed female Birman cat was presented for evaluation of a three-month history of recurrent depression, vomiting, and urinary tract infections.

A 9-month-old intact male Labrador retriever was presented two weeks after it swallowed a Ping-Pong ball.