A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
How can I protect my paralyzed dog’s legs from getting scraped when they scoot? This is a question I get asked all the time. Pet owners worry about the problem because dog’s who drag their back legs on a hard surface run the risk of injuring their skin. The constant scraping can lead to deep
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If you’re the pet parent of a paralyzed dog, you know that most pups with spinal cord problems are usually incontinent as well. Most of us get used to this idea and get on with life. We learn to express our dog’s bladder or keep them dry in a dog diaper. But even with a
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for animals is not science fiction. It uses 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber to speed up the healing process for sick and injured pets. It heals wounds, stroke victims, spinal cord problems, surgical patients and many more health problems.
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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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Summer took its time getting here this year, even in the Las Vegas desert where I live. But the clear blue skies and triple digit heat have finally arrived. That means it’s time to get your dog, able-bodied or not, into the pool to have some fun. To keep your paralyzed dog swimming happily this
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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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I’ve written a lot about using a harness, dog wheelchair, cart and stroller to move a dog with a spinal condition or injury from one point to another. But no matter how many devices you have there will be times when you have to manually lift or carry your dog. When those times happen pet
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This is a story I’ve wanted to write, but put off tackling for a long time. That’s partly because a post explaining what to expect when your dog sees a veterinary neurologist includes lots of details. And I didn’t miss any of them. It’s also because I wanted to be sensitive to pet families
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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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