It’s not something we think about often, but our dogs sometimes need emergency blood transfusions too. Summer seems to be the busiest time for vet clinics around the country and one in Milwaukee has issued a plea.
Animal blood donors are desparately needed. Milwaukee ER Veterinarian Marla Lichtenberger, DVM, says in addition to summer injuries, [...]

Congratulations to Dave and Steve Mealman of Minnesota on their new FC! FC Candlewood’s Man in Black ‘Cash’ earned his Field Trial Champion title by winning the Open All-Age stake in Minot, ND, at the Minot Retriever Club’s Summer Trial. Cash also placed fourth in the Amateur that weekend. Cash has a total of 13 Open points this year [...]

An ‘Official Correction’ was made by “The Retriever News” in the August 2009 issue of ‘Retriever News’ concerning the High Point Derby Dog for 2008. Both ‘Retriever News’ and Purina awarded a year-end tie to both Trulines Walla Walla Sweet ‘Pink’ then owned by Michael Spalding and Coolwater’s Knockout ‘Punch’ owned by Jay and Stacey Patton [...]

Wichita Retriever Training ExaminerKen McNutt

While it is possible to train a field retriever by yourself, it is much easier and more efficient to train with the help of someone who can throw training marks or plant blinds.  A training group, when utilized properly, is an excellent way to train.  
A training group can consist of [...]

U of M develops experimental therapy for dog with fatal brain cancer is now available for dogs with brain cancer
Results of this two-step therapy may further treatment for people with brain tumors
The same University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine who identified the gene associated with ’Exercise Induced Collapse’ has now announced new clinical trials for dogs with [...]