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. […]
February is Heart Month. What better way to celebrate than to take a potentially lifesaving class for your dog’s heart! If you are a pet owner, pet walker, pet sitter, pet groomer, doggie daycare employee, animal shelter employee/volunteer, ACO, FF/EMT, Police Officer, DART member, or just want to be prepared in case of a pet emergency, […]
Last week Asa and I visited the dog ophthalmologist to have our eyes examined again. This was my annual appointment to make sure my eyes continue to be fine as I grow older. For Asa, this was his six month check up to monitor cysts in his eyes. We have a family history of an […]
