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Poodle eating in wheelchair from an elevated dog food bowl

9 Best Elevated Dog Bowls for Pets with Mobility Problems

March 21, 2023 by Sharon Seltzer

Do you use an elevated dog bowl? They’re a popular type of food and water bowl that’s raised off the ground, instead of resting on the floor. Raised bowls aren’t recommended for every dog, but they can be particularly beneficial for pets with balance and mobility problems. I started using an elevated dog bowl after …

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Dog Halloween Costume Contest 2022

October 10, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Pull out the skeletons, start carving those pumpkins, and be sure to dress up your pup. It’s time for our Dog Halloween Costume Contest!   Dog Wheelchair LIFE will be awarding prizes to the top 3 dogs with the ultimate costume and wheelchair designs. Scroll down and see how your dog can enter the contest. …

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Dachshund sitting on veterinary exam table

New Amoxicillin Treatment for Canine UTIs

September 30, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Looking for a better way to stop urinary tract infections in your dog? The answer could lie in a clinical trial that’s testing a new amoxicillin treatment for canine UTIs. The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is recruiting patients now. Their goal is to see how well a 3-day, short course of …

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Dog wearing life jacket

Best Dog Life Jackets for Safety and Fun

July 20, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Wading through the descriptions of swim vest for dogs is confusing. How do you know you’re choosing the best dog life jacket to keep your pet safe in the water? This is a question I asked when my family talked about getting a boat. Spending time on the lake used to be our favorite summer …

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PawRamp from Alpha Paws

Enter To Win an Indoor PawRamp from Alpha Paw

June 27, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

How cool would it be for your dog to get on and off the furniture with their very own dog ramp? If a ramp is on your checklist of canine mobility aids, you’re going to want to enter this giveaway. One lucky dog of will win an indoor PawRamp™ from Alpha Paw®. Ramps aren’t a …

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Old dog with stethoscope

Will You Join The Dog Aging Project?

March 10, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you heard about the Dog Aging Project (DAP)? It’s an exciting research study to understand why some dogs live longer than others and how an animal’s genes, lifestyle and environment play a role. More than 32,000 dogs have already signed up and more are needed. DAP, which began in 2018, will follow the lives …

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Two dachshunds waiting to be adopted

Special Needs Dog Rescue Groups

February 18, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

Do you know there are special needs dog rescue groups in nearly every U.S. state? I started making a directory a few years ago after pet owners emailed me with questions about them. People would ask how to adopt a disabled pet or they wanted to know where they could donate a deceased dog’s belongings. …

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Dog Valentine's Day photo

Treasured Dog Valentine’s Day Photo Contest

February 5, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

It’s time for the I love my dog Valentine’s Day Photo Contest. If you’re the kind of pet parent who is always snapping a photo of your treasured dog or if you’ve got a Valentine’s Day card tucked away for your fur kid, this contest is for you. We’re not looking for professional images, just …

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Puppy sitting by boots

The Best Dog Boots to Improve Your Pet’s Mobility

February 3, 2022 by Sharon Seltzer

I get asked a lot of questions about taking care of a dog with mobility problems, but how to pick the best dog boots, isn’t one of them. In fact, no one ever asks that question even though the answer can greatly improve an animal’s life. There are hundreds of dog boots and paw protection …

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Walkin' Pets dog ski attachment

Dog Wheelchair Ski Attachment: Mobility for Snowy Climates

December 22, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Dogs love to be outdoors whether they’re able-bodied or if they get around on wheels. It’s good for their health and their happiness. The Walkin’ Pets dog wheelchair ski attachment allows them to be as active as they want, even when snow and ice covers the ground. Leo, pictured above, has been using the skis …

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Dog wearing Lick Sleeve

Lick Sleeve®: A Comfortable Alternative to the Cone of Shame

October 1, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you ever wished there was a comfortable alternative to the cone of shame, E-collar? I know my dogs have made that wish. Bailey and Olivia have a drawer full of the hard plastic Elizabethan collars, prescribed to them after various medical procedures. Both girls had a rough time with them and never want to …

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Bulldog wearing a baby onesie

Cost-Saving Baby Onesies for Dogs: The Many Ways to Use Them

September 28, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

I think baby onesies for dogs are the best kept secret in the world of pet ownership. These adorable little cost-saving pajamas and body suits for human infants and toddlers have an unlimited number of uses for dogs. To give you an idea, a onesie can replace an expensive dog jacket when it’s cold outside …

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Dog eating a healthy meal.

Balance IT Recipes for Healthy Homemade Pet Food

August 24, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Golden retriever looking quizzical.

Dog Ramps: Best Choices for Indoor and Outdoor Use

August 10, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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 …

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Two dogs playing with a snuffle mat for dogs

Enter to Win A Snuffle Mat for Dogs

July 12, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

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. …

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Angel a paralyzed dog

Helping Angel Find A Forever Home

July 5, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Occasionally I get to work behind the scenes with special needs animal rescue groups. It’s one my favorite things to do. It’s also how I found myself helping a dog named Angel find a forever home. Over the years I’ve participated in situations like spreading the word about a paralyzed bomb sniffing dog named Igi …

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Dog walking on treadmill

Benefits of Taking Your Dog to An Integrative Veterinarian

May 21, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Have you thought about taking your dog to an integrative veterinarian? It’s a great option for animals with chronic health problems. Recently, I made this recommendation to a pet owner who asked for help in finding a canine physical therapist near her home. Her dog had just become paralyzed due to a ruptured disc in …

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Dog in wheelchair running.

Dog Wheelchairs: How to Choose The Right Cart for Your Pet

April 3, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Dog wheelchairs have given mobility to countless animals who would’ve been left helpless due to paralysis, old age and spinal injuries. The popularity of these carts has grown so much that it can be confusing for owners to choose the right cart for their pet. To solve this problem, I’ve put together a detailed review …

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Puppy with rose for Valentine's Day

I Love My Dog Valentine Photo Contest

February 4, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Whisper sweet nothings in their ear. Go for a long stroll. It’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day! At Dog Wheelchair LIFE it’s also time for the I Love My Dog Valentine Photo Contest. The contest is easy to enter. We’re not looking for professional images, just a crisp, clear picture of your …

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Dog lying in the snow

Dog Indoor Bathroom Solutions for the Cold Winter Months

January 25, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

Winter is here again! It’s the time of year when pet owners and their dogs dread going outside in the frigid air for a potty break. To manage the cold temperatures, we’ve pulled together the best dog indoor bathroom solutions. You’ll be amazed at the number of products available and the creative ways pet owners …

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Help with high veterinary bills

Help When You Can’t Afford Your Dog’s Vet Bill

November 19, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

What do you do when you can’t afford your dog’s vet bill?  With so many new cutting-edge treatments available, it’s a problem countless pet owners face. Not long ago, a reader wrote to me about this financial dilemma. Her 4-year-old Dachshund had suffered a Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) stroke that left the dog paralyzed. Their veterinarian …

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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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Premium Washable Dog Diaper Giveaway from Pet Parents®

September 2, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

If you’re a pet owner who struggles with leaky disposable dog diapers, you’re going to want to enter this giveaway. Pet Parents®, a company I’ve admired for a long time, is awarding a 3-pack of their premium washable dog diapers to one lucky winner. Leaky disposable diapers are a big problem for people with incontinent …

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Dachshund in need of a dog wheelchair

Organizations That Donate Dog Wheelchairs to Pet Families

September 1, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

Wheelchairs for dogs are a godsend for disabled pets, but several years ago I learned the price tag makes them out of reach for many families. At the time, frustrated pet owners would contact me to see if I knew of organizations that donate dog wheelchairs. It led me to research the problem and what …

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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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