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 […]
Asa here. Eye knew it! My eyes deserve a round of applause for listening to my ophthalmologist, Dr. Nick, and doing what was necessary to help my vision! A few months ago, during my regular monitoring for Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis (GRPU), Dr. Nick saw that one of the cysts in my eye was filled […]
Today’s Earth Day message is brought to you on behalf of honey bees and dogs. In the spring humans go through great lengths trying to have the “perfect” lawn. However, have you stopped to consider how imperfect perfection is, and what harm it is doing to the environment? By covering lawns and gardens in pesticides […]
Dogs, the weather is finally warming up here in New England, with the first day of spring just a few days away. However, when answering the call of adventure, don’t let your guard down about ticks. Because they are also emerging from their winter hibernation and they are hungry! Contrary to what some may believe, […]