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Great Dane dogs are prone to hip dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Information for Pet Owners

November 2, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Hip dysplasia in dogs is an all-too-common diagnosis for large and giant breed canines. Luca is a beautiful young Neapolitan Mastiff who’s lived with the pain of the condition, all of his life. He was born with bilateral hip dysplasia and a congenital knee problem. His pet mom Michelle adopted him when he was three …

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Disabled pug and owner

Kyphosis and Kyphoscoliosis in Dogs: Understanding this Spine Deformity

January 7, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Veterinary technician, Suzi Langer, had never heard the term Kyphosis and Kyphoscoliosis in dogs, before a local breeder walked into the Ohio animal clinic where she worked. The woman wanted a health certificate for a Pug puppy she was selling. Suzi and the veterinarians at the clinic knew immediately there was something seriously wrong with …

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Dog born with Spina bifida

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.

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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Doberman pinschers are prone to discospondylitis

Discospondylitis and Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis: Dog Spine Diseases

September 8, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian makes a diagnosis when a dog’s symptoms look like several different diseases? I got some insight into the process from a veterinary neurologist, when we discussed Discospondylitis and Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA). These are two spine diseases that are common in dogs, but hard to diagnose. Discospondylitis is an …

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Dog birth defects can strike any puppy breed.

Dog Birth Defects: 5 Conditions That Stop Puppies From Walking

July 30, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Spinal cord tumors in dogs occurs in large breeds like Golden retrievers

Spinal Cord Tumors in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

June 8, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Spinal cord tumors in dogs aren’t an everyday occurrence, but they’re more common than you think. That’s what I learned from my vet when she shared how her dog had an inoperable tumor. She told me this information because she wanted to test my dog.  Sophie’s hind legs were slowly becoming weak and wobbly. Our …

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Golden retriever puppy running

Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs: Managing This Brain Disease

March 23, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia in Dogs Targets Specific Breeds

March 11, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Beagles puppies are prone to Beagle Pain Syndrome

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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Shih Tzu teacup puppy

The Pros and Cons of Owning A Teacup Dog

August 26, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Close up of man vet taking notes next to a dog

7 Of The Most Common Spinal Cord Diseases in Dogs

May 27, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Do you know 7 of the most common spinal cord diseases in dogs? Most pet owners have heard about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) and Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), but that’s not what I’m talking about. There’s also a group of less-known spine conditions that canines develop every day and at every stage of life. These diseases …

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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.

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