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Archives for June 2021

Products that make a disabled dog's life better
Daily Care

What Products Make A Disabled Dog’s Life Better?

June 25, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Recently members of the Dog Wheelchair LIFE Group on Facebook were asked this question, “What products make a disabled dog’s life better?” They shared a long list of items they use every day to keep their pet safe and healthy and to simplify life. Most pet owners understand the role a big-ticket item, like a …

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Finding the right veterinary care for Sandy.
Daily Care

Finding the Right Veterinary Care For A Dog Named Sandy

June 17, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

When Betty Grosvenor wrote to me about her roller coaster experience finding the right veterinary care for her dog Sandy, I knew it was a story I wanted to share. Sandy went from being a healthy 13-year-Shiba Inu one week, to a dog who couldn’t stand on her own, a few weeks later. Their story …

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Spinal cord tumors in dogs occurs in large breeds like Golden retrievers
Other Spine Problems

Spinal Cord Tumors in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

June 8, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Spinal cord tumors in dogs aren’t an everyday occurrence, but they’re more common than you think. That’s what I learned from my vet when she shared how her dog had an inoperable tumor. She told me this information because she wanted to test my dog.  Sophie’s hind legs were slowly becoming weak and wobbly. Our …

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German shepherd dog and Dachshund
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Traditional Chinese Medicine for Dogs with Spine Disease

June 3, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

If you like to think “outside the box” when it comes to solving a problem, you’ve come to the right place. Traditional Chinese medicine for dogs looks at health and disease in a vastly different way than conventional veterinary medicine. Spine problems like Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) are diagnosed by how …

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We Are A Resource for Pet Owners

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.

Articles from this site may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from me, Sharon Seltzer.

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