Families often ask when they should spay or neuter their dog. This issue has been debated among the experts for awhile. While I have always offered my opinion, I also advise families to discuss the pros and cons with their vet in order to make the best decision for them. From my research and experience…
Category Archives: Goldens Health
Time to Spay your Golden? Something you should know.
One of our Wisteria Golden family members recently had her girl spayed and the procedure did not go well. While this is a common surgery for our pets, it is not without risk or without error and you should be aware of how it can go wrong. Brooke (Lyra/Aspen) went into be spayed. Everything went…
Blue Buffalo Dog Food in the News | What are you feeing your Pet?
Ever since the massive dog food recall of 2007, there are continual reports on dog food (and cat food products) It is very important to be aware of what you are feeding your pet — it is no longer just a matter of nutrition, but of life and death. Here is the latest report on…
Can I Weave a Blanket with All This Hair?
Is your English Cream Golden Retriever shedding excessively? Goldens shed and when the weather warms up, it can be a lot, but if you are having a continual problem with lots of hair, then there may be another cause. Dry skin and allergies can cause excessive shedding. Make sure you use a high quality shampoo…
Should you Shave Your Golden Retriever?
Each summer I receive many emails from families asking about “shaving” their Golden Retriever. I did some research and found there is a risk of changing their coat when shaving them. It could either grow back thicker or not grow back properly at all. This is due to the double-coat that Golden Retrievers have. If…
Hormone Replacement for Dogs?
Who would have thought when women are using natural hormone replacement therapy their dogs would have side effects? It seems a connection has been made to the lovin’ and hugging women who are using HRT do to their pets when it is being applied the skin that is exposed. Our “furry” family members gain additional…
Pet Health Insurance
Pet insurance has seen a 30% usage increase since 2005. Some breeders require new puppy owners to carry pet insurance for the first two years. Recently, I have been having more families ask me about it and if it is worth it. Life Abundance recently partnered with Hartville Pet Health Insurance. They are an “A”…
English Cream Goldens and Allergies
Trying to find the culprit that is causing your American or English Cream Golden’s itching skin can be very difficult at times. The most common allergens for the American and the English Cream Goldens are found in food, fleas, and environmental. Some of the most common allergies that Goldens are allergic to in their food…
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