Muffin’s Blog

You just learned that your dog is diabetic. The first thing that you need to do is take a deep breath and know that you are not alone! Tens of thousands of us have gone before you and are here to h...

By:  Nancy O, AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator, for Muffin’s Halo How do you treat your newly diagnosed dog with diabetes?  You treat them with all of the love, kindness, and affection that you al...

A common cause of blindness in dogs is progressive retinal atrophy or PRA. The disease affects the photoreceptors in the back of the eyes. Light often enters one’s eyes through the lens and is tran...

Do blind dogs bark more often? If so, this isn’t necessarily something to be concerned about. It’s all part of the adjustment process. However, it’s important to lend a helping hand (or paw, in thi...

If you’re caring for a blind dog, asking yourself what to do with a blind dog, is it safe to take your little friend for long walks? The answer is - absolutely! In fact, you should do all you can t...

Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome—also known as SARDS—is a disease that has become relatively common in middle-aged dogs. A leading cause of sight loss and blindness in older pets, the ...

Imagine a little angel always sitting on your baby’s shoulder. Your furry pal might be suffering from an ailment or weakened senses, such as sight, as he (or she) ages. You then begin to think abou...

Can blind and deaf dogs ever be truly happy? That depends on many factors, the biggest ones being your level of patience and the amount of time and love you’re willing to dish out. Blind and Deaf ...

Dogs, like humans, may experience the deterioration of their senses as they age. Typically, dogs don’t develop serious ailments until they’re much older, though some breeds may be genetically dispo...

  Losing one of your senses is a scary experience, especially for animals who don’t fully understand what’s happening to them. Proper care and nurturing will help your dog feel better about t...