The first time I saw a black spot on my dog’s tongue, I almost called the emergency vet at 10 PM on a Sunday. I was brushing Finn’s teeth (yes, I’m that dog mom), and I noticed something I had never seen before. Right in the middle of his pink tongue, near the back, was
The first time Finn shivered when it wasn’t cold, I convinced myself he was dying. It was a Tuesday afternoon in July. Outside, it was 88 degrees. Inside, my air conditioner was humming, set to a comfortable 72. Finn, my 4-year-old Golden Retriever, was lying on his orthopedic bed, completely relaxed. And then he started
Let me tell you about the first time I realized my dog had a breath problem. I was sitting on the couch, watching a movie, minding my own business. Finn, my Golden Retriever, was curled up next to me, sleeping peacefully. He shifted in his sleep. Let out a little sigh. And then, I don’t