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Daily Care

5 Proven Dog Massage Techniques To Do At Home

November 11, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Dog massage is a growing field, but you don’t have to be a professional to give a therapeutic massage to your dog at home. The techniques and the theory behind dog massage are easy to learn. It’s a therapy that improves musculoskeletal problems, lessens anxiety and has a real impact on your pet’s quality of …

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Daily Care

Treatments and Rehab Products for Disabled Dogs Invented by Pet Moms

November 4, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Did you know that most of the products and medical care your handicapped dog benefits from today, didn’t exist a few years ago? It’s true. Back at the turn of the century (I love saying that), in the year 2000, canines with paralysis were routinely euthanized and veterinarians were taught that a wheelchair would make …

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Other Spine Problems

Beagle Pain Syndrome: A Rare Disease That Can Cause Paralysis

November 3, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Recently a pet owner wrote to me with a question about Beagle Pain Syndrome. It’s a rare disease that strikes Beagle puppies and can cause a host of symptoms that range from neck and muscle pain to paralysis.  I wasn’t very familiar with the condition, but it piqued my interest to learn more. You see, …

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Daily Care

How Do I Take Care of My Paralyzed Dog While I’m At Work?

October 23, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

How do I take care of my paralyzed dog while I’m at work? It’s one of the biggest fears pet owners have. We worry about how we’ll manage our dog’s care and how we’ll keep a pet, who can’t walk on their own, safe when we have to be away from home. I have to …

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Daily Care

What You Should Know About Pressure Sores and Hygromas in Dogs

October 17, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

The picture above is my beautiful dog Cody who suffered from pressure sores when he got to be an old boy. If you live with a senior dog or a canine with mobility problems you should know about pressure sores and hygromas in dogs. These common skin injuries can turn into a big problem, if …

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Resources

A Budget Friendly Dog Wheelchair You’ll Love

October 13, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

What if I told you there’s a budget friendly dog wheelchair that costs about half of your weekly grocery bill? And what if that cart was designed by a veterinary professional, who custom-builds each one and offers a lifetime warranty? Would you be impressed? I was impressed and excited when I discovered Dogs to Go. …

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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.

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