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Archives for October 2021

Dog born with Spina bifida
Other Spine Problems

Pet Owner Makes Life Better for Spina Bifida Dogs

October 25, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

You never know when one event will change the direction of your life. That’s what happened to a pet owner when she adopted a Spina bifida dog. Today Debbie Thompson and her boxer Melody (Mellie for short) are on a mission to let world to know that dogs with Spina bifida deserve a good life. …

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to strokes in dogs.
Other Spine Problems

Understanding Strokes in Dogs: Vascular and FCE Spinal Strokes

October 12, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

There’s no truer saying than, “life can turn on a dime” when you’re talking about strokes in dogs. They happen suddenly and change a dog and their family’s life forever. This fact hit home for a pet mom named Risa and her sweet dog, Mia on June 6, 2015. Risa arrived home from work and …

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Dog wearing Lick Sleeve
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Lick Sleeve®: A Comfortable Alternative to the Cone of Shame

October 1, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you ever wished there was a comfortable alternative to the cone of shame, E-collar? I know my dogs have made that wish. Bailey and Olivia have a drawer full of the hard plastic Elizabethan collars, prescribed to them after various medical procedures. Both girls had a rough time with them and never want to …

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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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