A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
Have you used CBD oil for your dog? If so, you’re in good company! A recent poll found that nearly 60% of dog owners have used CBD products to help their dogs. This incredible statistic comes from a new organization that’s educating consumers and pet owners nationwide. The CBD Awareness Project separates fact from fiction
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Choosing a Halloween costume for an able-bodied dog is a fun project. There are so many to choose from. But it gets a little more complicated to find perfect Halloween costumes for dogs in wheelchairs. They need a design that won’t cause them to lose their balance, obstruct their vision or keep them from moving
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Pet owners of disabled dogs are a creative group. You can look at a product that’s intended to be used one way and turn it into something completely new. That’s what I learned from Cathy Erwin, founder of Walkabout Harnesses. She said her canine compression sleeves are being repurposed, by pet owners, to prevent
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Not long ago I did an interview with veterinary neurologist Martin Young, DVM, DACVIM. I wanted readers to know what to expect when their pet was referred to a specialist. The interview turned out to be an eye-opening experience for me as Dr. Young explained how he makes a diagnosis. And since the interview,
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I had the great pleasure of interviewing Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt(Animal Physio), CAFCI, CCRT. If you aren’t familiar with her name, the long list of credentials that follow it should give you a hint that Laurie Edge-Hughes is one of the leaders in her field of canine physical therapy. After earning a degree in human
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Euthanasia is the worst word in the English language if you’re an animal lover. But if you’ve ever waited too long to say goodbye to your dog or cat, you have to read this story. Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice has developed a Quality of Life Scale to help you evaluate your pet’s health
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Dogs today are lucky compared to those in the past when it comes to diagnosing and treating health problems. Science has opened a whole new world of diagnostic imaging tests for our canine and feline fur kids that can see far into their bodies. So why then do so many pet parents dread hearing the news
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This story was updated April 2019. When I posted a story titled, When Pet Owners Can’t Afford Veterinary Bills, it got a lot of attention from pet owners. The article shared a list of the top nonprofit organizations that give financial aid to people who have trouble paying for their pet’s medical expenses. I
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Spring in the USA means the beginning of tick season and it’s already off to a disastrous start. A tick nearly claimed the lives of two dogs from Oregon. Tucker is a 4 year-old Yorkie whose owner noticed he couldn’t jump up the steps to their home after playing outdoors. Within a few hours
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If you’re a fan of Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet you’re going to love this news. The 2019 season of the popular Animal Planet show will feature Watson the paralyzed dog. This good-natured Puggle was saved by Dr. Jeff after a tragedy left him unable to walk. Because Watson is such a charming little guy,
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The posh annual NYC Pet Fashion Show made history with Effie the paralyzed Pit bull. For the first time ever, there were 2 dogs in wheelchairs who made their debut strutting down the runway. I had the opportunity to interview Monica Brown, who is foster mom to Effie, one of the wheelie entrants. The event
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If you aren’t sure what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day; I have a special needs dog that will melt your heart. Rachel King from Jonah’s Loving Heart in L.A. said the rescue group calls Squeaky the sweetest dog they’ve saved. The Miniature Poodle mix was hit by a car a couple of years
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This post was updated 12/21/2018. Anyone remember this cute guy? His name is Tiger and I ran a story about him in December 2017, titled Paralyzed Dog Would Love A New Family For Christmas. Well, last Christmas I was thrilled to tell you the paralyzed dog disowned by his family has a new home. Now
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