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Archives for July 2020

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Daily Care

3 Easy Ways to Put A Dog into A Wheelchair

July 28, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

When my veterinarian recommended, I buy a wheelchair for my dog Sophie, I spent hours researching which one would be the right fit. But when it arrived, it took me by surprise that I couldn’t figure out how to put a dog into a wheelchair. It’s trickier than you think, especially if you have a …

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Dog diapers should be changed often to prevent urine scald.
Daily Care

Why Urine Scald in A Paralyzed Dog Is A Big Problem

July 23, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

The worst case of urine scald in a paralyzed dog I’ve seen came from a photo sent to me by a pet owner. The skin on the poor dog’s lower belly was red, blistered and looked like it had a bad sunburn. It happened because urine was allowed to stay on the dog’s skin too …

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Daily Care

Can My Paralyzed Dog Regain Deep Pain Sensation?

July 17, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Can my paralyzed dog regain deep pain sensation? It’s an important question to ask after your pet’s had a spine injury or surgery. The ability to feel a painful stimulus is an indicator the nerves in the spinal cord are, at some level, communicating with the brain. Everyone knows paralysis means the inability to move, …

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Dogs with spine problems are prone to urinary tract infections.
Daily Care

Favorite Tips to Treat Dog Urinary Tract Infections and Urine Scald

July 13, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Dog Wheelchair LIFE is blessed with a large and dedicated community of pet families whose opinions I value. So, from time to time I check in with them for advice. Recently I asked members of our Facebook page for their favorite tips to treat dog urinary tract infections and urine scald. Dozens of pet owners …

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Incontinent dogs are prone to urinary tract infections
Daily Care

Three Key Elements to Stop Dog Urinary Tract Infections

July 11, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Dog urinary tract infections are a common problem that makes life miserable. When bacteria enter the bladder, it causes a host of symptoms that range from pain and pressure to fever and bloody urine. Healthy, able-bodied dogs might experience a handful of UTIs during their life, but for paralyzed dogs and those with chronic health …

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Resources

Could a Veterinary Antiviral Drug for Cats Beat COVID-19?

July 8, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

According to Medical Xpress, researchers are hopeful about two drugs to fight coronavirus. The most promising one is a veterinary antiviral drug for cats which could beat COVID-19. The medication was in clinical trials when scientists decided to investigate if it could treat humans. The promise of GC-376 The University of South Florida Health and the …

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Dog Wheelchair LIFE teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog. This is not a medical site and I am not a veterinarian. I am a blogger and pet mom who was the caretaker for Sophie, a paraplegic dog. I’m also a co-founder of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV and an animal writer who has contributed to websites and magazines.

The information shared on this site is based on my personal experience and the research I do for each story. Please do not use the content from this blog in place of professional veterinary care.

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