Laurie Gouley
MAY IS NATIONAL MICROCHIP MONTH
Millions of dogs go missing each year, and sadly, very few are ever reunited with their owners. But it doesn’t have to be this way. A...
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Nomi Berger
- May 1
- 4 min
The ABC’s of Crate Training
Have a new puppy or dog? If so, use a crate to limit his access to your home until he learns such basic manners as where he can and can’t...
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Nomi Berger
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Do Dogs Dream?
According to the scientific evidence, dogs do, in fact, dream. During sleep, the brains of humans and dogs function in a similar manner,...
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Nomi Berger
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Heterochromia in Dogs
Hypnotic and haunting. Both are equally correct in describing dogs with heterochromia – a condition where their eyes are two different...
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Nomi Berger
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Excessive Self-Licking in Dogs
Are you all too familiar with the sight of your cherished canine companion’s incessant licking? Have you ever wondered about the possible...
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Nomi Berger
- Jan 17
- 2 min
FEBRUARY IS SPAY/NEUTER MONTH! DO YOUR PART!
The problem of pet overpopulation is a global one and requires a solution on a global scale. But like every journey that begins with a...
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Nomi Berger
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Cherry Eye in Dogs
The condition commonly called “cherry eye” occurs when a tear gland protrudes from your dog’s eye socket. Easily spotted, it appears as a...
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Nomi Berger
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Dealing With Your Dog’s Death
When your cherished dog companion dies, the process of grieving the love you’ve lost is painfully similar to the process of grieving the...
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Nomi Berger
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
A mast cell tumor (MCT) consists of mast cells (white blood cells often called “allergy” cells found in many tissues of the body) that...
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Nomi Berger
- Oct 1, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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