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Archives for July 2021

Dog birth defects can strike any puppy breed.
Other Spine Problems

Dog Birth Defects: 5 Conditions That Stop Puppies From Walking

July 30, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

An event took place several years ago that made me realize how easy it is for dog birth defects to happen. A puppy’s body is complicated and fragile. It only takes one small anomaly to change their future, forever. The incident started with a call about a 9-week-old Labrador retriever who was being considered for …

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Daily Care

Dog Enrichment Toys: How They Improve Life for Pets

July 14, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

This will sound strange, but a quote popped into my head when a pet owner asked me about dog enrichment toys. The quote by Teddy Roosevelt says, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” In layman terms, it means we should work with the circumstances given to us, rather than wish …

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Resources

Enter to Win A Snuffle Mat for Dogs

July 12, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

A snuffle mat for dogs is one of my favorite interactive toys for canines with mobility problems. I love them so much I’m hosting a giveaway, to introduce you to them. One lucky dog will win a Snuffle Mat from AWOOF. It you read my blog; you know how much I appreciate interactive/enrichment dog toys. …

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Resources

Helping Angel Find A Forever Home

July 5, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Occasionally I get to work behind the scenes with special needs animal rescue groups. It’s one my favorite things to do. It’s also how I found myself helping a dog named Angel find a forever home. Over the years I’ve participated in situations like spreading the word about a paralyzed bomb sniffing dog named Igi …

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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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