Dog Wheelchair Life
Teaching people to care for a paralyzed dog
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
