Dog Wheelchair Life
Teaching people to care for a paralyzed dog
Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH) in dogs is a neurologic condition that puppies can develop during gestation. It’s a relatively uncommon disorder, but an important one to know because the symptoms mimic other puppy diseases. CH happens when a part of the brain, called the cerebellum, doesn’t fully develop. It causes dogs to have mobility problems. Puppies …
Syringomyelia in dogs is a rare neurologic disorder that targets only a handful of breeds. Its primary victims are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and according to experts if you have a Cavalier, they’re likely to have some level of the condition. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are special dogs and it’s hard not to fall in …
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, …
Ginger is a sweet Shih Tzu who weighs 4lbs fully grown. Her small size makes her at least 5lbs under the normal weight of 9-16lbs for her breed. Ginger wasn’t the runt of her litter; she was bred to be a teacup dog. It’s a popular trend that mates toy dog breeds to be unusually …
Two of the most common spinal cord diseases in dogs are Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Each is discussed in great length in our Featured Posts. There are also many less-known spine conditions dogs frequently develop. Those are the diseases explained in this story. My goal is to share the basics about …
