Comments on Paralyzed Cow, Vet Magic in a Blizzard

Great story well told. Put me in mind of some of the wonderful James Herriot stories I read long ago - All Creatures Great and Small, and its sequels. I had a serious desire to be a vet as a kid.
That said, it made me all the more happy that I said no to even colder climes, as Zone 6B in rural Appalachian Tennessee is quite cold enough, thanks all the same. I'm still a Sun Belt baby at heart, having lived in Southern California and the Tampa Bay area prior to now.
With that, I'll weigh in with the "Please write more stories, a book, and go ahead with your podcast" crowd. We need more writers like you, and I for one would LOVE to learn more about veterinary homeopathy and how to keep all our animals healthy and happy for life. ;-)
Best of luck in your future endeavors!
Cori

Will, this was wonderful! I decided to work through the SBO winners (or at least a few of them) before closing down for the night.
This was excellent and brought back memories of some of the stories my grandpa used to tell me about growing up on a dairy farm.
Congratulations; really.

Wow! Great piece.
As one of your fellow bloggers at SBO, I say congratulations. Well deserved place on the award list!
I agree with other commenters that you're a gifted writer. Any thoughts of a book?

Excellently written! Thank you!

Great story! Thanks to you and the calcium, the cow survived. And thanks to your "doughnut" training and calm driving skills, you made it home safely. Don't know if a southern born driver would have made it!

Dear Dr. Will,
Your site is brilliant and I loved the story, you also take
amazing photos. Got the brochure "Vital Animals don't
get Heartworms" I will treasure this book. I also got some
Transfer Factor for my sweet and gentle dog who has
OCD.
Thank you
Gudrun

I started my adventure in Homeopathy in 2012 with Glen Dupree. Since that time I have seen so much ' magic' with horses and dog's, my own mostly but with others as well.
Your story reminds me of Dr. DuPree's and I am very happy to be part of your listening and learning audience!

Enjoyed your story. I grew up on a dairy farm in PA, I remember the vet coming to our farm and saving cows from milk fever, never really understood what caused it or how the vet cured them, so really enjoyed reading about this case. I also remember horrible snowstorms and drifts that would get to over 10 ft deep, didn't drive in them but remember being with my Dad in his truck, I could picture everything you wrote like I was there myself, brought back many memories. I enjoyed your description of trying to layer enough clothes to stay warm and still be able to move. I would love reading more stories.

Wow! Fantastic story; you're an outstanding writer. I felt like I was there and even had goose bumps from feeling cold because you describe it all so well. YES, please write more here and we do hope you write a book, too. Hubby said this took him back to his youth and reminded him of his first cow he had in 4H Club. She was a sweetie. Thanks for another wonderful blog.

Yeah, this fine story brings back my memories of learning to donut my mom's 57 Chevy in the cow pastures. We don't get any snow here in GA to play in, except for the rare dusting. I miss Missouri.
We had a Jersey down during a two-foot snow fall with mastitis and we lost her. That's the only time I can ever remember seeing my dad cry. We raised her calf with bottles, and she was the sweetest thing.
Let me know when that book is finished, I'll want a copy!

Ah yes,... winters in Wisconsin, funny though you should mention Dodge county i'm just about a mile east of Dodge, Fond du lac county and winters in the country are still very much like you describe also a very excellent story more are welcome.
Mark, Wisc.

Loved it! It brought back memories of my own.....I started Teching in 1989 and accompanied our Vet on regular occasions similar to this, in Northern Maine. Thanks for the Time Hop <3

Gee Dr. Will. Loved reading this one, so well written I thought you were right here driving in rural Quebec. Our winters are bad, lots of snow in Canada, and this year it's colder than Alaska. To think of going out on that evening for the cow.... the little calf... I couldn't stop reading:) Thank you for sharing this story.

I not only greatly enjoy all your writings, I also luv listening to your voice ... looking forward to your next blog entry and your next newsletter....
Cam

I couldn't stop reading the cow story. I raised fleece sheep for 18 years in Iowa, known for its snow. Interesting things happen in the winter, not all good. Of course this was all happening before I knew about homeopathy. I like the path I am on now.
Mary Ann

Loved your story Dr. Will, I couldn't stop reading it! I especially like the simple treatment you used to save this cow. It's how I view nutrition, often as medicine for humans as well as animals. Thank you

Inspiring !!!!! I bet you that whatever doubts and fear you had about attending your patient that night were long gone by the time you got home. I bet you felt in the right place at the right moment to let that "magic" reveal itself and it's one of the reason why you still do and love what you do.

Great life saving story,Will:)Love reading your true adventures in life.Yes,you should write a book .

Love your story you should write a book of your adventure's.

Vet magic, indeed! Heroic effort and a brilliant save! I've had some great saves with some of my chickens and one brilliant one, so I think I know somewhat how you felt. And the effort to get to your patient through the blizzard was valiant. Hooray! Thanks for sharing this amazing story!