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 […]
Hot dogs are a great summer treat. Except when it is your dog who is hot! When enjoying a Summer outing with your dog, it is important to watch for signs of dehydration and heatstroke. Dogs do not sweat like humans. They release heat through panting and limited sweat glands between their toes. Therefore it is […]
Time to hit the road and enjoy all that Summer has to offer. But before you and your dog head out, remember that when you bring your dog you are committing to spending the entire time with him. Never leave a dog in a car during the summer. Even with windows opened on a 70 […]
In honor of National Pet ID Week, it’s a good time to discuss what information is on your dog’s ID tag. With Lemmy we practically had a book written on his first tag. This included his name, a phone number, our street address, and even the line “I need medicine please.” In order to fit […]
Think Spring, think ticks! An essential piece of gear in my medical kit is a Tick Removal Tool. You can find these in most hiking/ outdoors store and I did some comparing before I settled on my purchase. I first looked at Tick Key. I liked this because it used leverage to remove an embedded […]
The world is a dangerous place, especially for curious puppies. Don’t believe me? Then check out this mind boggling list of poisons put together by the Pet Poison Helpline. Now I have to be honest, when I first saw this list I wanted to put my little brother in a bubble. But then I started […]
