a tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park
I probably sound like a broken record by now, but in my opinion one of the best purchases people can make for the care of their paralyzed dog is a support harness. That’s why I am excited that Walkabout Harnesses is hosting a paralyzed dog double giveaway. I used the original Walkabout Back End harness
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Christina Ring thinks superheroes live among us. Whenever she sees a paralyzed dog, she envisions them as caped superheroes who deserve a wonderful life. That was my takeaway from the interview I did with Christina, who is the founder of the nonprofit group, Wheeling Superheroes. The organization awards brand new dog wheelchairs to handicapped
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Charlie and Tanya Diable have a special place in their hearts for dogs who have been hurt by society. Their family consists of 5 disabled pups. But it wasn’t until they adopted two double amputee dogs named Joey and Boone, that they knew they had to make life better for handicapped dogs in need. The
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Las Vegas is more than gambling, fast track marriages and topless dancers. Your vet tech is getting smarter about treating paralyzed dogs in my hometown. The city is hosting the Veterinary Technician Symposium called Surgery, Pain Management and Rehabilitation. The event takes place August 6-8, 2018. The symposia which is produced by WVC (Western
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This story was updated July 2018. If you are the caretaker of a paraplegic dog or cat you are probably all too familiar with the frustrating problem of recurring Urinary Tract Infections. Paralyzed pets are prone to UTIs and when they get an infection it leaves them feeling uncomfortable or even sick. It sends you to the veterinarian’s office for
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Like paraplegic dogs, cats with paralysis are likely to be incontinent. That makes them prone to urinary tract infections. And like dogs, the best way to keep those infections at bay is to learn how to express your incontinent cat’s bladder. The techniques used to empty a feline bladder are a bit trickier than a dog. This
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Have you wondered how a holistic veterinarian treats a dog with IVDD or DM? Do you think the care would be different than a veterinarian trained in Western medicine? It is a question I’ve been curious about for a long time. Years ago, when my German shepherd, Bear, developed cancer I incorporated Chinese veterinary
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Could your dog have a spinal tumor? They are more common than you think, especially in large breed dogs. It was one of the diagnoses my veterinarian considered for Sophie when she became ill. Tumors in the spine can cause hind end weakness and changes in the way a dog walks. So, when Sophie
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The 90th Western Veterinary Conference was “the place to be seen” on the Las Vegas strip in early March. More than 15,000 veterinary professionals attended the 5-day event to learn the latest in veterinary medicine. Attendees were also treated to a concert by Jewel, an evening of comedy with Kevin Nealon, and a performance by
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Can you guess my absolute favorite part of running Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog? It’s the stories I receive from people about the amazing lives they have created with their paralyzed dogs and cats. I am in awe at each pet owner’s transition from novice to expert caretaker. While everyone’s journey is unique, the theme
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How many times have you seen a picture of a sad homeless dog living in terrible conditions and said, “Someone should help that animal?” Well an animal lover from Colorado named Susan, made that comment after she saw a photo of a sick dog who was fending for himself on the other side of
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Pet owners of disabled animals never cease to amaze me with their resourcefulness and dedication to their fur kids. When Jonathan Arbel wrote to me about the custom motorized dog cart he had a company build for his paralyzed pup, Riley, I knew I had to share the story. If you take your dog on
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When you write a blog, you never know who is going to read it or how it will affect them. I always hope to inspire people, but I really never know unless they reach out to me. Recently, Amber M. read one of our stories about amazing pets with disabilities. It encouraged her to
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