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 […]
Tornado warnings in the northeast, hurricanes in the gulf coast, wildfires out west, disasters can happen at anytime. Are you prepared for your pets during an emergency? June is National Pet Preparedness Month. When an emergency strikes, our pets become even more dependent on us for their health, safety and well-being. Being prepared is more […]
Thank you for all of your outpouring of love and positive energy for my surgery yesterday! It was truly humbling to know that you all were keeping Dr. Doug, my family, and me in your thoughts and prayers. Thank You! The surgery went great and I’m home now! I had a peaceful night’s sleep, and […]
Hello! It’s me, Asa. I’m hoping you could do a favor for me today, and keep an eye on Chuck Billy, Mom and Dad? I’ll be spending the day with my friend, Dr. Doug. I don’t often spend the day away from my family, in fact I can’t remember the last time I did. But […]
Out there lurking among the tall grass and decaying leaves waiting to pounce is a nemesis to dogs even worse than squirrels – Ticks! Worst yet, it is virtually impossible to avoid them. Even dogs who only spend a brief time outside can pick up a hungry Tick. So unless you want to become a […]
With our big eyes, wagging tails, and enthusiastic greetings, it is easy to see why humans fall in love with dogs. But is the feeling mutual? In honor of Valentine’s Day, we bring you scientific proof that dogs are love. The following are four studies conducted between 2015 and 2017 that show there is neurological […]
Dogs, there’s nothing more comforting than gazing lovingly at our humans. Yet sadly Golden Retrievers are predisposed to a disease that could rob us of our vision! Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis is a serious condition because it is chronic and can result in total vision loss. Yet early signs of the disease are subtle, and […]
Across the country over 3,000 Golden Retrievers are 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 to identify the […]
I had the best annual wellness exam with my veterinarian, Dr. Doug! At first I was hoping my appointment would be a telehealth visit, like the one my Mom had a few weeks ago. This way I could avoid the poking and the prodding, and perhaps shed a few pounds on my self-reported weight. However, […]
Asa here. Mom and I both have our annual physicals this week! However, whereas I look forward to seeing my veterinarian, Mom is a bit reluctant to see her doctor. What’s not to love? To show her there is nothing to fear, I decided to invite Mom to tag along on my yearly wellness checkup. […]
