Laurie Gouley
Whatever it takes...
Our little Lilo made it safely off the island of Puerto Rico last month, but had a terrible limp after the long journey. A medical...
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Nomi Berger
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
The ABC’s of Burns in Dogs
While burns are uncommon in dogs, they can and do happen. The key is managing them if and when they occur. There are three kinds of...
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Nomi Berger
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Managing Mange in Dogs
The “umbrella” term mange refers to two specific skin diseases in dogs caused by mites: demodectic and sarcoptic mange. Sometimes called...
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Nomi Berger
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Consider the Pet Sitter
Are you hesitant about planning a vacation because of your dog? Are you stopped by images of your cherished family companion baying...
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Laurie Gouley
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Dogs and the Dangers of Blue-Green Algae
Blue-green algae, despite their name, aren’t, in fact, plants. While they live in both fresh and salt water, they’re actually microscopic...
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Nomi Berger
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Cautious is Cool this Summer
Picture yourself on a sweltering summer day wearing a long winter coat. Are you hot yet? Itchy? Thirsty? Looking for shade? Now picture...
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Laurie Gouley
- May 30
- 3 min
Dogs and Rabies
Dogs and Rabies Even the word “rabies” is enough to evoke fear in everyone. A deadly virus that affects the brain and spinal cord of any...
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Laurie Gouley
- May 16
- 2 min
Vertigo in Dogs
Vertigo in Dogs Canine vertigo or vestibular disease refers to a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance. More common in older...
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Laurie Gouley
- May 2
- 3 min
Doggy, Come Home: Turning Lost into Found
Doggy, Come Home: Turning Lost into Found Millions of dogs go missing each year. Unfortunately, very few of them are ever reunited with...
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Laurie Gouley
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Halitosis in Dogs
Halitosis in Dogs If your doggy’s breath seems less than fresh lately, there are various reasons behind it, the most common being...
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Laurie Gouley
- Apr 4
- 3 min
The Importance of a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement
The Importance of a “Pet-Nuptial” Agreement Like a prenuptial agreement, the aptly named “pet-nuptial” (pet custody) agreement can assist...
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Laurie Gouley
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Dogs and Grass
Many dogs have a condition called pica, which means they favor eating such non-food items as toys and feces, dirt and grass. Most...
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Laurie Gouley
- Mar 7
- 3 min
Tail Biting and Chewing in Dogs
Tail Biting and Chewing in Dogs Most dog owners readily admit to smiling at the silly sight of their dog chasing his tail. But when an...
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Laurie Gouley
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Uh-Oh! When Dogs Ingest Foreign Objects
Uh-Oh! When Dogs Ingest Foreign Objects Woe to those careless doggy owners who leave temptation – most famously socks – within easy...
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Laurie Gouley
- Feb 15
- 3 min
The Downside of Doggy Doors
The benefits of doggy doors, particularly those with screened flaps, permitting your precious pup to exit and enter your house in your...
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Laurie Gouley
- Jan 31
- 2 min
Chewie's Playland Shoutout
Chewie's has helped Sato Heart Rescue with many of our dogs and we wanted to give them a HUGE shoutout!! Chewie’s Playland is founded by...
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Laurie Gouley
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Canines and Kennel Cough
Canines and Kennel Cough Kennel cough or infectious tracheobronchitis in dogs is usually caused by a combination of Bordetella and...
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Laurie Gouley
- Jan 6
- 2 min
A Year of Rescue Resolutions for YOU!
Have you thought of adding some new and different resolutions to your traditional New Year’s list? Have you ever thought of getting...
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Laurie Gouley
- Dec 27, 2021
- 3 min
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Hypothyroidism in Dogs Historically a disease of “middle-aged” dogs, hypothyroidism occurs when their thyroid glands no longer produce...
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