Behavioral wellness is critical for all pets, dogs in particular. Fractures of the human-animal bond resulting from unwanted and inappropriate behaviors are one of the most deadly injuries we treat. Like most diseases, these behavioral problems can often be prevented; teaching clients to foster good behavioral health is among the most important services a veterinary [...]
Posted on July 21st, 2009 by Dr. G
Filed under: Dogs, Headlines, Nurturing the Bond, Preserving the Bond | 2 Comments »
The CDC recently announced that an Oregon dog has been diagnosed with Salmonellosis after ingesting recalled peanut butter-containing pet treats; public health officials in at least three other states report dogs with illnesses consistent with Salmonellosis after eating recalled peanut butter products. A zoonotic disease, Salmonella can be transmitted from infected pets to their families. [...]
Posted on February 18th, 2009 by Dr. G
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Feature Stories, Preserving the Bond, Product Safety and Recalls | No Comments »
Looking a bit like a basset hound in a cocker spaniel’s coat, Stump, a 10-year-old Sussex Spaniel, ended his four-year retirement to take Best in Show honors at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show this week. Stump became the oldest dog to win top honors in the show’s 133 year history, unseating the previous record-holder, an [...]
Posted on February 12th, 2009 by Dr. G
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Dr. Burns and I took some time out over the weekend to see Marley and Me, which hit theaters over the holidays. I enjoyed reading the book shortly after its debut, but hadn’t intended to see the big-screen adaptation until after it was released on DVD. However, several clients have brought up the movie—particularly the ending—over [...]
Posted on January 19th, 2009 by Dr. G
Filed under: Celebrating the Bond, Dogs, Feature Stories, News and Reviews | 2 Comments »
“That’s not fair,” you might be thinking as the government doles out billions of dollars to rescue one company after another. But did you know that your dog might detect a sense of inequity as well? Sure, Bailey doesn’t care a bit about Lehman Brothers or the Big Three, but a recent study in the Proceedings [...]
Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Dr. G
Filed under: Celebrating the Bond, Dogs, Feature Stories | 1 Comment »
What started last week as a well-intentioned press release from a Michigan animal shelter is rapidly developing into a full-blown case of internet hysteria in the dog-owning community. This press release has morphed into an email containing a numer of inaccuracies and describing an “extremely fatal,” new variant of canine parvovirus. Many of you will likely find a [...]
Posted on August 28th, 2008 by Dr. G
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As you’ve heard, Lessons Learned from Dogs was a great success. The scrapbook Dr. Burns created, however, is currently devoid of pictures! While she enjoys scrapping about our pets, we thought it would be fun to ask all of you to contribute photos so we can create a book that everyone can share at the hospital. The format of [...]
Posted on August 27th, 2008 by Dr. G
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OK, maybe not famous, but I did get my photo on AZCentral.com along with my friends Keegan and Lulu! Mom, dad, Rana and I, along with our friends Rose, Falcor, Coach, Maggie, Sadie, and all their people, spent last Friday evening at downtown Mesa’s Dog Days of Summer Friday Night Out. Too bad news of this [...]
Posted on August 10th, 2008 by Archie
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We’re excited to announce that Dr. Burns will be joining instructor Georgia Hauglid at Scrapology, a scrapbook and paper crafts store located at Williams Field and Lindsay in Gilbert, for a special scrapbooking class on August 9th. “Lessons Learned from Dogs” is a 2 1/2 hour class beginning at 10:30 am; participants will create a [...]
Posted on July 29th, 2008 by Dr. G
Filed under: Celebrating the Bond, Dogs, Events, Headlines | 3 Comments »
