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Everyone knows how to give a bath to an able-bodied dog, but do you know the techniques about bathing a paralyzed dog? Placing an animal in a tub of water when they can’t sit or stand on their own, makes the job tricky unless you know the safety techniques. Even if your fur kid goes …

Cleaning up “potty” accidents is an occasional part of life when you have a healthy pet. The task to remove dog urine stains and odors can be an ongoing problem if your fur kid is incontinent. Dogs lose the ability to control their bladder due to paralysis, age, injuries and illness, but it shouldn’t mean …

When the first canine water therapy clinic opened in my city, I knew I had to schedule a tour. Hydrotherapy for dogs is quickly becoming one of the most popular and important physical therapy treatments for pets. I contacted Kathy Carr, who owns Canine Bodywork & Aquatics in NV, and she invited me to follow …

One of the first veterinary specialists I took Sophie to see when her back legs started to give out, was a dog chiropractor. Dr. Nancy Brandt is a holistic veterinarian in my city, who specializes in animal chiropractic care. She had treated two of my other dogs when they became old and arthritic, so I …

Hearing the words that your dog will never walk again is a surreal experience that most of us don’t want to relive. That’s why I was impressed when a pet owner wanted to share the story about the day her dog became paralyzed. Her goal is to tell people about the amazing life her disabled …