Pet Health Blog
As availability of marijuana increases in the Portland area since legalization, so have the number of marijuana toxicity cases treated at DoveLewis. Our doctors warn pet owners of the potential risks to their dogs and cats if marijuana is ingested in any form.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 2
After losing my dog Shaygala, suddenly, and at an early age of 5, from an extremely aggressive and deadly leukemia, on October 22nd, 2012, I knew that the road of my emotional recovery ahead would be a very long and difficult one, having been through this crippling kind of loss of my animal companions twice before in the past 9 years.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 1
I believe people who deeply mourn the loss of their animal companions were lucky and blessed to have experienced a deep, amazing bond. That strong bond provided a myriad of gifts and benefits, emotional, social and physical.
A Photo Treasury of Memorials
People often send me photos of how they memorialize a beloved pet that has passed. Each photo is touching and inspiring. I love hearing about and seeing the unique, beautiful and meaningful way people memorialize their companion animals.
Dear Enid: I Struggle to Go On
Dear Enid, I lost my beloved dog months ago. It’s hard to explain to anyone that didn’t know us together, but she was my everything—she was my every thought, my every breath, my every smile.
Dear Enid: Question Regarding our Young Daughter and our Terminally Ill Dog
Dear Enid, I’ve read all through your blog and links pages—so helpful. Our beloved 9-year-old Lab, Sophia has just been diagnosed with a lung tumor and given a six month prognosis—this after being a very healthy dog from a non-smoking family.
Dear Enid: Am I A Big Baby?
Dear Enid, It was suggested by my wonderful vet that I contact you. I am the guardian of a wonderful and sweet 17-year-old girl kitty named Meeps.
