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Archives for September 2021

Bulldog wearing a baby onesie
Resources

Cost-Saving Baby Onesies for Dogs: The Many Ways to Use Them

September 28, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

I think baby onesies for dogs are the best kept secret in the world of pet ownership. These adorable little cost-saving pajamas and body suits for human infants and toddlers have an unlimited number of uses for dogs. To give you an idea, a onesie can replace an expensive dog jacket when it’s cold outside …

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Dog euthanasia
Daily Care

Dog Euthanasia: Making the Decision to Let Your Pet Go

September 15, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Dog euthanasia is an uncomfortable subject for pet owners. As our dog’s parent and guardian, it reminds us that we are tasked with making the decision to let them go when old age or an illness prevents them from having a quality life. Most pets don’t pass away gently while they’re asleep. It’s up to …

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Doberman pinschers are prone to discospondylitis
Other Spine Problems

Discospondylitis and Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis: Dog Spine Diseases

September 8, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian makes a diagnosis when a dog’s symptoms look like several different diseases? I got some insight into the process from a veterinary neurologist, when we discussed Discospondylitis and Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA). These are two spine diseases that are common in dogs, but hard to diagnose. Discospondylitis is an …

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Boxer's are a dog breed prone to Degenerative Myelopathy
Degenerative Myelopathy

Advanced Imaging Study for Dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy

September 1, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

In 2017, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Philippa J. Johnson about her advanced imaging study for dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy. The Cornell researcher wanted to know if a cutting-edge MRI called, diffusion tensor imaging, could see lesions on a dog’s spine that’s associated with the disease. Standard MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) isn’t able …

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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.

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

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