Patrick Astim

Dr. Patrick Astim (PhD) was born in Northern Ireland and grew up in United States, he attended College for undergraduate studies from 1992-1996 and the University of Veterinary Medicine from 1997-2001. His professional interests include stem cell therapy, immunotherapy, pet therapy, soft tissue surgery, oncology, and internal medicine. In his free time, Dr. Astim enjoys blogging and many outdoor activities including golfing, playing basketball and helping animal shelters. He also enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for Golden Retriever dogs and veterinary medicine with the next generation of veterinarians and is always willing to spend time visiting classrooms as well as mentor current and prospective veterinary students. Dr. Astim is married and has two children: Scot, and Sarah. There are also two Golden Retriever dogs, Leia and Molly and a cat, Nita, that live under the Astim’s roof.

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Training Golden Retrievers – 05 Tips For Success!

Training Golden Retrievers – 05 Tips For Success! Golden Retrievers or “Goldies” are excellent animal companions. They are known for being affectionate, loyal and able to form lifelong bonds with humans. They are also quite intelligent and very trainable. In General Golden Retrievers are incredibly loyal, social, and trustworthy; however, they do not come into the

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