When I first laid eyes on our Labradoodle, Charlie, I was smitten. Sparkly eyed, with reddish fuzzy fur and a tail that whirled wildly in circles, he was the first of the pups to dash over, jump on my chest, and burrow his tongue in my ear. I was immediately charmed by his spunkiness and breezy …
The Tao of Charlie: 9 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog Read More »
In light of his recent actions, there is only one thing we have to say to David Sedaris: Stop telling people their dogs are going to die, David Sedaris! Let us explain: You know how some people are blessed with an amazing talent that they nurture and develop until they become wildly famous and start …
This Bonehead (Named David Sedaris!) Told a Fan Her Dog Was Going to Die Read More »
Several weeks ago, a gentleman came to my clinic with his English Bulldog. The first thing the man said was, “I think he has a dental abscess.” Dental abscesses are one of the many unpleasant and unhealthy end results of untreated dental disease. In dogs, a primary feature of dental disease is infection. It is …
Is It Safe to Anesthetize an Older Bulldog for a Dental Abscess? Read More »
Riggins, my 10-year-old German Shorthair Pointer–Samoyed mix, has always been very social, but he has very specific qualities he looks for in a doggie BFF. From the moment Riggins was allowed to socialize with other dogs as a puppy, I let him. I took him to dog parks as part of his mental and physical exercise routine. …
