A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
Attention pet parents, Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog is having a Dog Wheelchair Halloween Costume Contest. The winner will receive a bacon infused, long-lasting Lumabone chew toy. It will keep your dog busy during the long winter ahead. The idea of the contest is to incorporate your dog’s wheelchair into the Halloween costume. I’ve seen
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Did you know that a bacterial infection can cause a dog to lose the ability to walk? I didn’t know this was possible until I interviewed a pet parent named Julie about the Cocker Spaniel she rescued and how a chronic ear infection caused this dog’s paralysis. Like many Cocker Spaniels, Bandit was prone to
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This story was updated October 2018. Pet insurance in the USA has become increasingly popular over the past decade. A study conducted by Embrace Pet Insurance discovered that more than 1 million dogs, cats and other pets are currently covered by one of the leading companies. I am a fan of getting your pets
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This story was updated October 2018. Do you use essential oils for your dog’s aches, itches and hot spots? I’m a novice at using these oils, but I like the idea of eliminating harsh pharmaceutical drugs. Essential oils offer a natural approach to healing and wellness. My only personal experience with essential oils was with
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If you have a paralyzed dog you’ve probably Googled the terms canine water therapy, aqua therapy or hydrotherapy. You probably know they refer to a popular form of rehabilitation that involves placing a disabled dog in a warm swimming pool. But do you really know what to expect if your dog is enrolled in
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This story was updated August 2018. We love to see the countless adorable pictures on the Internet of dogs quizzically tilting their heads, but did you know that head tilting can also be a sign of Vestibular Disease? The syndrome can hit both dogs and cats no matter if they are young or old.
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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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Charleigh is a little dog with a big personality. All of the pictures of her on the Little Black Dog Rescue website show her smiling. But life hasn’t been kind to the pup. Charleigh is paralyzed after she being the victim of a hit and run. She has worked hard over the past few
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This story was updated August 2018. On March 29, 2014 an Italian Greyhound defied the odds after a stroke. His life changed forever in an instant. One minute Ricochet was running around with his canine housemates in the yard, “ricocheting” off anything he could find to jump on, and the next minute he was
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This story was updated August 2018. Rene Agredano and Jim Nelson founded Tripawds.com, the largest online community for three-legged animals. The couple bring support and information for pet owners whose dog is facing an amputation. They began their mission after Jerry, their German shepherd mix was diagnosed with bone cancer. Jerry was given less than a
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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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