Laurie Gouley
No Pets as Presents at Christmas
With the approach of the holidays, everyone’s thoughts turn naturally to the happy chore of gift giving to those nearest and dearest to...
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Laurie Gouley
- Nov 1
- 3 min
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Elbow dysplasia is an extremely painful condition that normally affects puppies between the age of 5 and 18 months, with some breeds...
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Laurie Gouley
- Oct 1
- 3 min
30 Fun Facts about our Canine Companions
Some may be familiar, some obscure, but there’s nothing as delightful as learning, with a proverbial “woof” to the American Kennel Club...
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Nomi Berger
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Dogs and Essential Oils
For years, certain essential oils were considered safe for dogs and were often recommended for use in treating everything from stress and...
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Nomi Berger
- Aug 1
- 3 min
E-Cigarettes and Dogs
With the increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes, commonly called E-cigs, comes an increased risk of toxicity to dogs whose owners...
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Nomi Berger
- Jul 1
- 3 min
“It Was Just for a Minute!”
Sadder words were never spoken. WHY? Because an errand meant to take that proverbial minute is 60 seconds too long when a dog is left...
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Nomi Berger
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Hypocalcemia in Dogs
When a dog’s blood level of calcium is lower than normal, this condition is called hypocalcemia. What then, is calcium and what does it...
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Laurie Gouley
- May 9
- 2 min
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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