Tag: Bernese Mountain Dog
Posted on December 7, 2015
Epilepsy Task Force
Far and away, epilepsy is the most common neurological disease affecting dogs and cats. Within the United States, it is estimated that approximately 780,000 dogs are diagnosed with this disorder every year (sorry, no numbers available for cats)…. Read More
Posted on May 11, 2014
Puppies and Auction Fundraisers: Not a Good Mix
Last week, I told you about Jesuit High School’s annual auction featuring a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. This fundraising idea caused such a brouhaha that the event coordinators reluctantly opted to drop the pup from the list of… Read More
Posted on May 4, 2014
Fundraising With Puppies: A Smart or a Stupid Idea?
A friend recently brought a story to my attention concerning Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. The school held their annual fundraising auction earlier this month. Left to their own devices, one of their big-ticket auction items would… Read More
Posted on April 1, 2011
Dogs and Mushrooms: A Potentially Lethal Mix
I remember the sad sinking feeling I experienced last August as I read an email from my friend Diana Gerba. Seeing her email in my inbox initially prompted excitement- oh goodie, more photos and stories about Donato,… Read More
Posted on September 7, 2009
How Can I Prevent My Dog From Getting Cancer?
When it comes to a cancer diagnosis, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How did my dog get this?” It’s only natural that people want to know what they could have done to prevent this… Read More
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