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Joan Merriam

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Caring for your dog’s teeth | Casey's Corner

Caring for your dog’s teeth | Casey’s Corner

Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Maine coon cat Indy, the infinite spirit of her beloved golden retriever Joey, and the abiding presence of her dog Casey, in...
The friendly dog | Casey's Corner

The friendly dog | Casey’s Corner

Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Maine coon cat Indy, the infinite spirit of her beloved golden retriever Joey, and the abiding presence of her dog Casey, in...
Vaccines, and your dog | Casey's Corner

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Vaccines, and your dog | Casey’s Corner

We all take risks every day, even people who are risk averse. Maybe you would never consider parachuting out of an airplane at 3,000 feet or going white-water rafting ......
New, New Year's resolutions | Casey's Corner

New, New Year’s resolutions | Casey’s Corner

Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Maine coon cat Indy, the infinite spirit of her beloved golden retriever Joey, and the abiding presence of her dog Casey, in...
Things that can poison a dog | Casey's Corner

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Things that can poison a dog | Casey’s Corner

Most dog owners know to keep our pups away from scary things like rattlesnakes and black widow spiders -- but there are other critters and substances that we never imagined...
Giving at the holidays | Casey's Corner

Giving at the holidays | Casey’s Corner

Ready or not, here they come: the holidays. Christmas trees and garlands, Hanukkah candelabras and dreidels -- whatever holiday you’re celebrating, it’s a time of expectation, delight and get-togethers with...
Great expectations | Casey's Corner

Great expectations | Casey’s Corner

Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Maine coon cat Indy, the infinite spirit of her beloved golden retriever Joey, and the abiding presence of her dog Casey, in...