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Archives for September 2020

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Degenerative Myelopathy

Laser Therapy Prolongs the Lives of Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs

September 28, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

While I was doing research to update a story about laser therapy for dogs, I stumbled onto the results of a new study. It said, laser therapy prolongs the lives of Degenerative Myelopathy dogs. In my book, this is very exciting news, but I don’t remember reading about it in April 2020, when the results …

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Daily Care

Laser Therapy for Dogs: A Painless Treatment for Canine Spine Problems

September 23, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Only one veterinary hospital in my city offered laser therapy for dogs when Sophie became paralyzed in 2010. We were referred there by a dear friend whose vet had just added the treatment to his practice. Laser therapy was only being used for dogs with severe arthritis at the time, but the vet agreed to …

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Veterinary
Daily Care

The Best Way To Carry A Small Dog and Prevent Hurting Their Back

September 18, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Would you be surprised if I said the majority of pet owners don’t know the best way to carry a small dog? It’s true. The most common way people lift and hold a little dog could cause the pup to have back problems later in life. Our instinct is to scoop them up with one …

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HBOT-chamber
Daily Care

The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Dogs

September 17, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

When pet owner Risa L. told me about the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for dogs, I was amazed. Her dog, Mia, suffered a life-threatening FCE (Fibrocartilagenous Embolism) stroke, but learned to walk again after receiving treatments in a hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) chamber. To be truthful, the idea of putting a paralyzed pet inside a …

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Four jack russell terriers sitting in front of cups
Daily Care

How to Travel Like A Pro with A Disabled Dog

September 15, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Dogs are good travel companions. According to a national survey 37 percent of us take our canines on road trips. But if you’re putting plans on hold because of your pet’s mobility problems, I promise you can still travel like a pro with a disabled dog. Traveling by car with any dog requires preparation. There’s …

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Jack Russell Terrier puppy, 2 months old, getting out of a box in front of white background
Daily Care

10 Habits That Will Keep Your Dog Healthy and Add Years To Their Life

September 12, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Veterinarians keep dogs fit through regular exams and vaccinations. As their guardian, there are 10 habits you can do every month that will keep your dog healthy and add years to their life. Each of them begins with a simple touch. Your dog will think you’re giving them a rubdown, but once you start implementing …

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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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