Teaching people to care for paralyzed dogs.
Answers for pet owners caring for animals with neurological and spine conditions
eBook
Find The Right Dog Wheelchair For Your Pet
Your dog has a mobility problem, and you want to buy a wheelchair. But do you know what kind of cart will work best for your dog’s individual needs? After a decade of teaching pet owners how to make the right choice, I put the information into an eBook!
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Daily Care
Two Easy to Make Dog Slings Your Back Will Love
“My back is killing me from lifting the dog.” Frustrated pet owners of paralyzed dogs email me often about the strain …
How A Schedule for Disabled Dogs Can Improve Their Health
I firmly believe that a daily schedule for disabled dogs can improve their health. I’m also certain that a good routine …
The Dog that Inspired the Blog
Dog Wheelchair LIFE (formerly Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog) teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog.
Degenerative Myelopathy
My Dog Was Diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy
When a fellow animal writer asked if I wanted to talk with a pet mom about life after …
Nutrition to Slow the Progression of Degenerative Myelopathy
Do you think it’s possible for good nutrition to slow the progression of Degenerative …
Advanced Imaging Study for Dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy
In 2017, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Philippa J. Johnson about her …
Laser Therapy Prolongs the Lives of Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs
While I was doing research to update a story about laser therapy for dogs, I stumbled …
Spine Problems
Spondylosis in Dogs: How the Condition Impacts IVDD
Spondylosis in dogs is a degenerative condition that affects the spine. It’s produces small pointed bony growths, called …
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Information for Pet Owners
Hip dysplasia in dogs is an all-too-common diagnosis for large and giant breed canines. In this post we will go over …
IVDD
How Cold Weather Impacts Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs
My neighbor recently told me that a dachshund on our street had emergency surgery in …
ANNPE in Dogs: A New Category of Intervertebral Disc Disease
Have you heard of ANNPE – Acute non-compressive nucleus pulpous extrusion in dogs? …
Two Clinical Trials for Dogs with IVDD and Incontinence
If your pet has IVDD or recurring urinary tract infections, there are two clinical …
Morris Animal Foundation Study for Dogs With Back Pain
If your dog has Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) or pain due to a spine or disc …