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 […]
If your New Year’s resolution is to be healthier in 2020, a good way to start is by taking one of these classes on Pet CPR and First Aid. A study by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of […]
Although I’m trying to forget, some of you may recall back in the spring at my annual physical Dr. Doug said the dreaded “D” word to me. Yes, I had to go on a diet. So for the past few months I’ve been watching what I eat, laying off the treats despite being a “very […]
Asa here. I’d like to tell you about the long strange trip I recently took. It all started one morning when Mom and Dad forgot to feed me breakfast. Thankfully they remembered to feed Chuck Billy because he would have thrown quite the tantrum. I’m more patient than he is, so I just happily followed […]
Everyone would like to make their money stretch farther these days. Well here’s one way your money can go twice as far while making a real impact on the health of dogs. From now until August 26, 2019, you can double your dollars by donating to the Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. This […]
