Dog Wheelchair Life
Teaching people to care for a paralyzed dog
If you could add more years to your dog’s life, you’d make it happen…right? That’s the reason I started cooking for my dogs nearly 10 years ago. It’s also how I found Balance IT® recipes, a website associated with a veterinary medical school that helps me create healthy homemade pet food. Balance IT® is …
If your pet has IVDD or recurring urinary tract infections, there are two clinical trials for dogs you should consider. I think veterinary clinical trials are an amazing opportunity for dogs with medical problems or physical disabilities. It gives them the ability to take part in cutting-edge technology, with leading veterinary researchers. It also enables …
I hate to admit it, but until recently I didn’t pay much attention to dog ramps. All of my dogs have been large breeds that didn’t need help getting on and off high places. Then I interviewed, Dr. Richard Young, a leading veterinary neurologist, who explained that 40-60% of dogs who’ve had spine surgery, reinjure …
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 …
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 …
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. …
