Golden Years, Some vets think golden retrievers are dying younger than they used to. The answer could change how we think about dogs for good. A very good read! Click here for link to article BY ISOBEL WHITCOMB OCT 09, 20237:00 PM READ MORE
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Dear DGUNH members!! Happy Halloween. Learn how to keep your Service Dog Safe during this holiday
A very interesting article from Paws for Life USA about keeping your service dog safe during the Halloween season. Click on the link below to read the full article https://animalsdeservebetter.org/halloween-keeping-your-service-dog-safe/ READ MORE
Profound grief for a pet is normal – how to help yourself or a friend weather the loss of a beloved family member – article featured in The conversation by Melissa Starling
Kevin Noble/Unsplash, CC BY Profound grief for a pet is normal – how to help yourself or a friend weather the loss of a beloved family member Published: November 25, 2022 12.12am GMT Author Melissa Starling Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney It’s been three weeks since my partner and I lost our beloved 14.5-year-old dog, Kivi Tarro. READ MORE
DGUNH Christmas giving
In keeping with the Christmas spirit of giving, we decided to donate items to the Franklin Animal shelter this year. We chose Franklin Animal shelter as it is a smaller organization and gets less funds and donations from others. We want to thank everyone for all the donations we received. We hope to continue with READ MORE
Keeping Pets Safe Over the Holidays – Article from ASPCA
The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear READ MORE
THE INVISIBLE SLIMY MONSTER IN THE DOG WATER BOWL – Copyright by Planet Paws
Ever rub your fingers on the inside of your pet’s water bowl and you feel a slippery slime of sorts? Well that invisible goo is called Biofilm. Biofilm is a collection of organic and inorganic, living and dead materials collected on a surface. It is made up of many different types of bacteria bound together READ MORE
Medical Prescription Free bottle reader – Copyright En-Vision America, Inc. ScripTalk
ScripTalk Talking Labels If you or a loved one has trouble reading prescription medication labels then ScripTalk is the solution for you. This is a FREE, easy-to-use service available at thousands of pharmacies throughout the United States and Canada that will read all your medication information out loud. In the United States alone, the Food READ MORE
Introducing Betty! Copyright by The Seeing Eye, Inc by Michele Barlak
Betty, the yellow Labrador retriever who was named for long-time supporter Betty White, arrived at the home of her puppy raiser this week! For full article, click on the The Seeing Eye link below Betty, The puppy link Article by The Seeing Eye, Inc by Michele Barlak READ MORE
Valentine’s Day Special Story: Blind Golden Retriever Gets His Own Guide Dog Puppy – Copyright by UNILAD, Niamh Shackleton
A blind golden retriever has got his own guide dog puppy, and if that doesn’t melt your heart then nothing will. 11-year-old Tao lost his eyesight last year after being diagnosed with glaucoma. This prompted his owner Melanie Jackson to find a furry friend to guide him around. Melanie, from Somerset, UK, has since welcomed READ MORE
Service Dog Project – Link to their homepage
Service Dog Project Inc. is the culmination of Founder Carlene White’s 30 years of experience with animal training and a lifelong dream to assist the disabled population through the aide of service dogs. Service Dog Project has trained and donated 190 certified Great Dane service dogs to individuals who have difficulty with their balance and READ MORE