About the Author
Caroline D. Levin RN
 With
a unique combination of personal and professional experiences, Caroline Levin
has created several important resource books for dog owners.
Levin’s experience in healthcare began as a registered nurse. She
specialized in such fields as ophthalmology, family practice nursing, and
endocrinology. After a decade of nursing, Levin left this field to manage
an ophthalmic veterinary clinic. It was here that she realized the desperate
need blind-dog owners had for educational material. Since then, she has written
the first two works on this topic: Living
With Blind Dogs and Blind
Dog Stories.
 Periodically,
Levin’s readers contacted her with questions about canine diabetes
and its related problems. She realized that there was a need for educational
material on these topics, too. Levin scrutinized the current literature,
drew on her own nursing background, and consulted with dozens of experts.
What began as a small diabetes text, evolved into a dissertation on immune
disorders, metabolic disease, endocrine problems, and canine nutrition. The
result was her third book, Dogs, Diet and Disease, winner of
the prestigious Maxwell Award for "Best
Healthcare Book 2001."
 At
the conclusion of that project, Levin was approached by yet another reader
who explained the need epileptic-dog owners had for educational material.
Levin’s latest work, Canine Epilepsy, takes a comprehensive
look at one of the most common neurological problems diagnosed in dogs today.
Caroline Levin is also an award-winning dog trainer. She has an in-depth
understanding of canine behavior and the methods used to successfully train
dogs. She shows her dogs in AKC obedience trials and the new sport of musical
canine freestyle.
Levin is frequently requested as a guest speaker and has written for a variety
of publications. She has recently been honored with the title of Blind Dog
Advisor to the new Hokkaido Animal Medical Center, Japan’s largest
private veterinary hospital. Several of the author’s books are currently
in publication in Japan and she has plans to visit once they are in print.
Phone Consultations:
Caroline Levin is no longer able to reply to emails
at length (due to carpal
tunnel tendonitis) but she is still interested in helping you help your dog.
She is now available for telephone consultations.
Most of Caroline’s consultations involve the care of dogs with epilepsy
or SARD (Sudden, Acquired Retinal Degeneration). However, she’s happy
to help you with behavior issues, training problems, dietary therapy, endocrine
(hormone) and immune-system questions.
A nominal fee of $15 for 10 minute blocks is payable by Visa or MasterCard.
Clients may take as much or as little time as needed. This is personalized
help tailored exactly to the needs of you and your dog. As Caroline explains, “I
can cover so much more ground with someone on the phone than I could ever
type in an email.”
To arrange a telephone consultation — contact Caroline below.
She cannot reply to your questions via email but she will contact you to
set up a consultation time.
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Consulting Endorsements
Jamie is doing much, much better since our consultation. The turnaround has been dramatic! The day before she had the hormone replacement shots, she looked bad, lethargic with her head kind of listing to one side when she walked. Within 48 hours of the shots, she seemed — personality-wise — to be much the same as she was before she SARDS….running to meet us at the door and making "mental maps" as you said she would. My daughter was very excited to see her running across the field. It’s been so comforting to see her improve. I was fortunate to have picked up your book at the veterinary ophthalmologist’s office, otherwise I wouldn’t have known there was anything I could do to help her. I was also lucky to have a vet who was open to the testing and treatments. We’re happy to have our dog back to how she used to be. It’s lifted all our spirits to see her enthusiasm for life return. Thank you!
— Laura Mullen
Orangevale, CA
I feel you are the only one who truly understands the ins and outs of the whole saga with SARDS. You have given me encouragement and direction. Thank you for all of your efforts and time!
– Diane Steinmeier, Lubock TX
  Thank you for helping my “mom” and “dad” take such good care of me.
– “Itchy,” of Midnight Sun Dachshunds
Thank you so much. I do not know what I would do if I had not had the good
fortune to be the recipient of your time and knowledge. You’ve improved
both the quality of Kelly’s life and mine!
- Mariclare Ballard PhD
San Francisco, CA
Thank you for this information on epilepsy and seizures. I learned so much
in our consult. Thank you again!
- Nancy Weller
Saratoga, CA
Caroline, my pug has been on the SARD dog protocol for almost three weeks
now and the improvement has been nothing short of remarkable. Working with
you has been a Godsend.
- Karen Doty
Akron, OH
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
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What Audiences Are Saying:
Caroline Levin has a wealth of knowledge. She can explain technical issues
in a way that makes them accessible to the average person. Our group enjoyed
her tremendously.
- Patti Webb
Co-coordinator for Oregon Purebred Dog Rescue
Every conference survey said that Caroline was the favorite speaker. She
was great.
- Katie Cicotte
RVT Secretary, Veterinary Ophthalmology Technicians’ Society
I wanted to let you know how much our group enjoyed your informative talk.
It wonderful to hear that blind dogs can have fulfilled lives and I think
you helped the breeders in our group with decisions they may face. We’re
looking forward to your next book.
- Jill Faulmann
Education Coordinator, Portland Miniature Schnauzer Club
Caroline spoke to our professionals’ group how she changed careers
and what she learned from that experience. By the Q&A period, however,
the discussion quickly shifted to canine nutrition and illness. The audience
was enrapt with what she had to say. I can’t remember the last time
I saw our group was that quiet…a very knowledgeable and inspiring
speaker!
- Marcia Keyes
Board of Directors, Lake Oswego Women’s Coalition
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