Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU) is an inflammatory eye disease found in that breed and dogs crossed with Golden Retrievers. The disease tends to appears in dogs around 8 to 8.5 years old, but has been diagnosed in Goldens from as young as 4 to as old as 14. Also known as pigmentary uveitis, it […]
I’m cone free!!!! My ophthalmologist gave me the ok to resume regular activity. He also explained the results of my pathology report to Mom and Dad. They are still processing all the information, and will share a more in-depth explanation on how my Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis led to having my left eye removed due […]
Hi Friends! It’s me, Asa! Thank you for the positive vibes, healing thoughts and prayers. I can feel your love surrounding me. Mom and Dad have been reading to me your special messages too, and the outpouring of love and kindness truly means a lot to us. Thank you! Slowly but surely each day finds […]
Dear friends, on Friday Asa had to have emergency surgery to remove his left eye. Events escalated quickly, and it was our only option to relieve Asa’s excruciating pain. This journey began 4 weeks ago when Asa developed blood in his pupil. Since 2018 Asa has been monitored by an ophthalmologist for Golden Retriever Pigmentary […]
Dogs, whether you’re visiting family and friends over the Holidays, or hosting a gathering at your home, here are some things to keep in mind so that it is a happy and worry-free celebration for everyone, especially you! First off, you’re going to be surrounded by a lot of tempting food. But you need to […]
We have good news and bad news with Asa’s journey with Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU). The good news is the steroid eyedrops are doing their job to keep the disease from progressing in his eyes. The bad news is the steroid eyedrops are not intended for longterm use, and Asa is now starting to […]
Ten years ago, across the country 3,000 Golden Retrievers set off on a mission to end canine cancer by participating in the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS). This groundbreaking study is the largest and most comprehensive prospective canine health study ever undertaken in veterinary medicine in the United States. Its purpose is […]
Attention Dogs! August 6 – 7, 2022 is Maine’s Wild Blueberry Weekend! Whether you mix them in with your kibble, eat them as a snack, or use them in a favorite treat recipe, now is the time to enjoy these nutritious powerhouse berries. Filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, blueberries are a perfect low calorie […]
When it came to water, no one loved it more than our brother Lemmy. From the vast ocean, to the tiniest puddle if there was water around, Lemmy was in it. But whether it is the ocean, pond or puddle, each comes with their own unique safety issues for dogs. Therefore today I’m going to […]
Sadly more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than other day of the year, and visits to animal hospitals also increase due to medical emergencies. The following are a few reminders for how to have a safe holiday, and what to do if a dog is lost, as well as what to do […]
