Field Trip to the Medford Veterinary Clinic

Wednesday and Thursday of this week we ventured to the Medford Veterinary Clinic for a field trip about pets.  Both classes were able to see x-rays of animals who were pregnant, had broken bones, and a dog who had bladder stones.  They were able to see and touch a bladder stone, which looked like a smooth, white rock.  There were dogs that we were able to pet, our favorite being Mazy.  Mazy is a 12 year old beagle who belongs to one of the vets.  She was an absolute sweetie!  We also had visits from Zoe (my dog) and Gus (Ms. Teresa's dog).  Unfortunately, Zoe wasn't able to make it in on Thursday, but I'm hoping next week my husband can bring her in to visit!  Needless to say, the kids LOVED the field trip.  They were excited about the pets and had many stories to share with the staff!  Here are some pictures of the event:

Here Dr. Matt is showing the kids what to do if they are playing on the ground and a strange dog comes up to sniff them.  They are to cover their face and sit as shown above to let the dog sniff them, ask someone for help or wait for the dog to leave.

The kids are looking at animals that were preserved in jars.  They saw two tiny twin calves, two larger twin calves, tapeworms from numerous animals, and a kitten.

Here is our friend Mazy.  The kids LOVED petting her!

Here is the Monday/Wednesday group, throwing the ball for Gus to catch!  He sure is fast!

Here are the Tuesday/Thursday friends learning how to "stand like a tree" if a strange dog comes up to them while they are standing. 

The nurse is showing the different tools used to examine the animals.  In the jar on the table, are the bladder stones.

Dr. Heather is showing the Tuesday/Thursday group the preserved animals.

The children are looking at x-rays of broken bones.  Dr. Heather also showed us x-rays of the metal plates and screws that are put in the bones to fix them.

Here are Bryce, Emily, and Ms. Teresa giving Mazy a friendly pat!