Friends, I’ve been keeping a secret. It all began a few months ago when I started making an occasional throat clearing noise after lying down. It was thought I had acid reflux. Treatment somewhat made the symptoms subside, but not really. So next there were scans of my abdomen and x-rays of my throat to […]
Tomorrow is National Dog Day! A day that celebrates all breeds, mixed and pure, and the joy they bring to our lives each day. Join me in helping future dogs add more days to their lives, by supporting the Morris Animal Foundation. For over a decade, the Morris Animal Foundation has been on a mission […]
With Hurricane Erin churning up the water off the coast of New England, and hot dry weather causing toxic algae blooms in lakes and ponds, I thought I’d take this opportunity to remind dogs about water safety. Whether it is the ocean, pond or puddle, each comes with their own unique safety issues for dogs. […]
And so it begins, you hear a loud bang, maybe notice lights falling from the sky, and the air suddenly smells different. Your fight or flight instincts kick in. This is how many dogs respond to fireworks. It is also why sadly more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than any other day […]
AWESOME NEWS! I had the followup for my ER visit with my ophthalmologist, and he said, “Asa’s reevaluation today showed excellent resolution of the retinal hemorrhage!” In fact, the hemorrhage that was detected at my last scheduled appointment with him in March is now reduced to a “fine ribbon,” and there is no sign of […]
Monday morning I awoke with blood in the white part of my eye. Having already lost one eye to the genetic disease Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis, I knew right away that I had to get to the Animal Hospital ER. Thankfully, I wasn’t in pain like the day I lost my left eye, and I […]
Yawn. Oh, please excuse me for being so rude by yawning. I’m very sleepy from yesterday’s adventure. It all started a couple nights ago. I was getting ready for bed, and Dad gave me treats. I thought it was odd, because Dad never gives me treats before bed. But hey, who am I to turn […]
I interrupt your scrolling to give you the good news – my ultrasound came back as all clear! No abnormalities found on my spleen or liver! Everything looks normal! The “angry lump” the vet techs discovered when they shaved my belly for the scan also came back as benign. It is another sebaceous cyst like […]
Eye, oops, I have good news and concerning news about my latest eye exam. The good news is in terms of the Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis, my eye is status quo! No signs of the disease progressing. In fact, the ophthalmologist was so pleased that he reduced my eyedrops from 4 times a day to […]
Two years ago today I awoke to my left eye hurting me. I didn’t want to worry Mom, Dad and Chuck Billy, so I tried to keep it a secret. I couldn’t keep it secret for long. The pressure was building in my eye, and the pain was escalating. Long story short, I had to […]
