Research by the American Animal Hospital Association has shown that 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature and that 1 out of 4 more pet’s lives could be saved if just one first aid technique was delivered before veterinary care. Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for […]
It is a sad statistic that more dogs go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year. Dogs do not understand fireworks are a celebration. Please secure your dog in a safe location on the 4th of July. While most dog owners are vigilant at home protecting our dogs from […]
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 […]
Knowing the basics of Pet First Aid and CPR are important for all pet owners. This Sunday, April 10, 2016, the Cocheco Valley Humane Society in Dover, NH will be hosting a Pet First Aid and CPR class with Healthy Pets NH, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. April Begosh of Healthy Pets NH will be […]
The Dynamic Duo strikes again! This time we saved a fellow Golden Retriever! On Saturday we went to a race to cheer on Potsie and Thurston’s Mom. After finding a good spot to watch the runners, all of a sudden darting across a very busy road came this Golden Retriever headed straight for us! What […]
Snow has finally arrived in Maine and with it comes opportunities for dog friendly winter hiking. But before heading out there are precautions to take so that both you and your dog can have a great adventure. Snow clumping up on paws tends to be the biggest issue for dogs when hiking, and licking will […]
During the Holidays there is an increase in emergency visits to veterinarians and calls to animal poison control hotlines. But with a few precautions and awareness you can avoid putting your dog at risk. Dogs have a superior sense of smell, so they know if there is food hiding in that wrapped gift under the […]
Autumn is finally here, and with it comes the lure of going on a hike to enjoy the beautiful foliage. However, it is important to remember the majority of the trails reviewed here by Living With a Golden, are also popular hunting locations. But with a little advance planning, you can still safely enjoy the […]
If you’re reading this, can you please let me know if it is ok to come out of my bunker? Yesterday on the evening news I saw that they were predicting a Blood Red Moon for last night. To be honest, I didn’t listen to the whole story. As soon as the anchorman said the […]
Our first Golden Retriever, Lemmy, was not a good swimmer. He would start off well, but he often got distracted and would stop swimming! Now most dogs have survival instincts and wouldn’t let themselves sink without a fight. Not our Lemmy. With the true heart of a Golden, he would simply let himself sink while […]