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The Wuzzy Chronicles by Shawn Finch

Shawn Finch is a small animal veterinarian. She works at Banfield, The Pet Hospital of Papillion. Her family pets include Ebony the Lab Mix, Joy the Puppy, Noodle the Poodle, Max the Cat, Piggy the guinea pig, Princess Gerbil and Fuzzy and Wuzzy Rats.
Maxes Are Not Small Ebonies Maxes Are Not Small Ebonies
Degenerative arthritis is not uncommon in senior pets. From diagnosis to treatment, veterinarian and pet owner Shawn Finch provides a comprehensive case study for arthritic pet care - a must read for dog and cat owners.
Two Dumbo Hairless Rex Rats eating watermelon A Day in the Life of a Vet
"Who we are" and "what we do" can come into conflict. When one is both a pet owner and veterinary scientist, which half wins out? Wuzzy Rat loses her battle with cancer, and Dr. Finch must weigh the benefits of performing a necropsy while saying...
Service Dog Wuzzy Rat and Blogathon 2010
Blogathon 2010 offered readers a unique online experience: 24 hours of continuous pet blogging, raising money to purchase a service dog for a boy with epilepsy. Join Dr. Finch mid-blog as she deals with Wuzzy Rat. Is it bone cancer? Will Wuzzy live?
Pet vaccine vials Creating a Vaccination Schedule for Your Pet
Deciding on a vaccination schedule is one of the most important things a pet owner can do to help protect their pet from diseases. Dr. Finch is here to help your dog, cat, or ferret with a guide to core and non-core pet vaccinations for Omaha pets.
Dog pawprint in clay On Loving Pets...and Losing Them
There is no good time for pet loss. The pain may be surprising, but the death of a pet is a natural part of the pet ownership process. Each person, child or adult, deal's with pet death differently. Dr. Shawn Finch shares her experience and tries to help.
Max the Cat Max the Cat
Keeping a cat indoors will make it live one decade longer than allowing it outdoors. Amazingly true, but why? Learn more about this incredible fact through the eyes of Max the Cat, an adopted blood donor cat and a member of the ever-growing Finch family.
Heartworm Disease and Omaha Pets Heartworm Disease and Omaha Pets
Heartworm disease commonly affects pets in hot, humid areas. However, post-Katrina, the rules for heartworm disease prevention changed. Surprised? Learn why, plus how often your pet needs to be tested, and what preventative, year-round steps can be taken.
Ernie Dog Ernie Dog
Intervertebral disk disease was this veterinarian's favorite subject in school. It no longer seems so interesting now that it is her dog with the life threatening illness. A diary of Ernie Dog's neurological crisis and his long road to recovery.
Roberta in Haiti Artists for Hope
Ever wonder how good nutritional supplements taste to kids? One artist makes a crucial discovery and forms "Artists for Hope" to help combat malnutrition in Haiti. Learn about their work, see pictures of the cutest children you're ever likely see.
Princess Gerbil Long Live Your Pet
A little fun Googling about the World's Oldest Pets (plenty of good links to fun facts!) turns into a meditation on pet aging and the joys of pet ownership. The world's oldest tortoise might be 176, but the world's most important pet is...yours.