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After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became more deliberate about the ordinary decisions that shape a pet?s care. A new puppy or kitten brings plenty of those decisions at…
Read the guide: Are any wellness plans available for puppies and kittens?
After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became more deliberate about asking questions before a health decision starts to feel urgent. Hearing that your dog might need surgery can make…
Read the guide: How do I schedule a surgical consultation?
When I lost my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I was left with a question many dog owners recognize: how do we make better decisions with the information we have? I’m Jamie,…
Read the guide: What types of diagnostic tests does your clinic offer for pets? After losing my golden, Cooper, at nine, I became more intentional about the ordinary appointments that are easy to postpone. A first vet visit cannot promise a longer life, but it gives…
Read the guide: When should I schedule my puppy or kitten’s first vet visit?
After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became more deliberate about the ordinary appointments that are easy to postpone. I’m a dog mom and researcher, not a veterinarian, and I…
Read the guide: How often should senior pets see the veterinarian?
After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became more deliberate about the health decisions I could still influence. That includes ordinary preventive care. If you are searching “Is it ever…
Read the guide: Is it ever too late to vaccinate my dog?
After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became more deliberate about researching the care that might give our dogs more healthy years. Vaccination belongs in that conversation. I’m a dog…
Read the guide: What happens if your dog is not vaccinated?
I know how quickly a routine vet reminder can turn into a research project. After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I started paying closer attention to preventive care—and to the…
Read the guide: How many vaccines does a dog need?
When I lost my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became much less willing to brush off changes in a dog as “just getting older.” That loss is why I research senior…
Read the guide: How To Care For A Dog With Dementia
After losing my golden retriever, Cooper, at nine, I became much less comfortable dismissing changes as “just getting older.” That is the perspective I bring to dog dementia symptoms and treatment: notice…
Read the guide: Dog Dementia Symptoms And Treatment