A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
One of the best reasons for having a blog is that I get to meet amazing people who are changing the world for disabled pets. That’s how I felt when Debbie Thompson sent me a message introducing her Boxer, Melody who was born with Spina bifida. She and Melody (Mellie for short) are teaching
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For most pet owners the day your dog becomes paralyzed is filled with anxiety and fear. You find yourself rushing to the veterinarian in a state of shock because your dog suddenly can’t walk. No matter the cause, you are in no condition to ask questions about your dog’s future. But thanks to some very
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UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is looking for participants for two important clinical trials for dogs with spine problems. If you live near Northern California, you are going to want to pay close attention to both of these studies. The first clinical trial is about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Poodles. And the second
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I typically post new stories from a long editorial calendar, but once in a while a great story comes into your life that can’t wait for a vacant slot. Peaches and The Mia Foundation is one of those stories.
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As you can see from the photo above, Olivia is ready to welcome the holiday season. She’s also ready to begin our fourth and final Chicken Soup for the Soul® Pet Food Giveaway. My little Beagle has been enjoying their healthy food for nearly 6 months and I have to say we are sad to
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It’s hard to resist the sweet face of a French bulldog, English bulldog, Boston terrier, Pug or Boxer. Their adorable flat-head, short-nose and corkscrew tails are the epitome of doggie cuteness. But did you know that from the tip of their nose to the end of their curly tail, each of these breeds is prone
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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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I am excited to announce the winner of our Dog Wheelchair Halloween Costume Contest. But first I want to thank everyone who entered. Each of you had such wonderfully creative costumes for your paralyzed dogs that it was nearly impossible to choose just one winner. And because of that, every dog who entered the
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This story was updated October 2018. Have you heard of Degenerative Myelopathy? It’s a progressive neurological disease in dogs caused by the degeneration of the spinal cord. It is similar to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in people. DM most often strikes dogs between the ages of 8-14. The symptoms begin with a loss of
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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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