We want to take a moment and send out a note about the new food changes Lauren and I are making in the diets for our dogs. We have just started swapping our dogs from Canidae AND Taste of the Wild Salmon “TOTW” over to Purina Pro Plan Sport 30/20 Salmon and Rice All Life ...
FDA Investigating Potential Connection Between Diet and Cases of Canine Heart Disease
Originally posted on fda.gov on July 12, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. These reports are unusual because DCM is occurring in breeds ...
An experimental cancer treatment cured this dog. Could it work for people?
As featured in the Boston Globe By Amy Sutherland May 16, 2018 DRAMBUIE THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER lies on his back on the floor, paws in the air, as his owner runs her hands over him. On this December night, like every night, Gina Alongi searches for sore spots and ticks, her fingers feeling for anything ...
LL Bean Cover Featured Goldiva Puppies
Goldiva’s Barefoot Contessa (“Tessa”) will be featured on the cover of the 2015 LL Beans Holiday Wish Catalog. Watch for it! View all the LL Bean models on our new LL Bean Page. ...
Need a Date? First, Get a Dog!
From The New York Times People with dogs are often perceived to be more approachable, happier and more empathetic, research shows. CLICK HERE to read the Article ...
A Word About “Designer Dogs”
Article by Joan Harrigan, RobinSong Standard Poodles Here’s a topic that’s bound to spark controversy-the “hybrids” or “designer dogs.” Many combine a Poodle (for its non-shedding coat) with another breed. Think of a cross-no matter how unlikely-“Newfypoo, anyone?”-someone has tried it. Before we go further the term “hybrid” is not appropriate for a mixed breed ...
Can GCH Goldiva’s Dream On Dream On with KaraGold “Aero” Earns Grand Champion
Can GCH Goldiva’s Dream On Dream On with KaraGold “Aero” ...
A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
Written by by Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN and posted by Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts University Earlier this year, Peanut, a 4-year-old male Beagle/Lab mix was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart disease at our hospital. Peanut had been lethargic, not eating well, and occasionally coughing. The veterinary cardiologist seeing him asked what he ...
Puppy sold separately: A day at the L.L. Bean catalog photo shoot with Goldiva Goldens Puppies
Article from the Sun Journal By Lindsay Tice, Staff Writeron July 5, 2015 Prada was sleepy, right up until someone set her on the bed. That’s when she wanted to play. Explore. Leap into the arms of art director Meredith Brockington for a cuddle. A puppy diving off L.L. Bean’s green plaid comforter? Not quite ...
New American Champion – Margarita!
Margarita finishes her last major to complete her AMERICAN CHAMPION title! She is now working on her GRAND CHAMPION. View Margarita’s Page ...