a tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park
Do you need help for your dog’s anal glands scooting problem? I hate to admit this, but Olivia suffers from this embarrassing condition. She’s a scooter. Her anal glands continually need to be expressed. It makes her so uncomfortable that she scoots her little derriere on the carpet, tile and even the pavement to feel better. Until recently, I took
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As a blogger, I write about a lot of products for both healthy and disabled pets. That means I receive lots of samples. Most are used by my dogs and cats for the reviews, but some companies are generous and send more than we need. I wasn’t sure what to do with the samples so
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If you had extra money on hand, how would you spend it? Brown Dog Foundation saves sick family pets with grants they award to owners in need. The group has been “bridging the gap between the cost of medical care and saving the family pet” since 2006. Here are their requirements and the application process.
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Have you logged onto the Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog Facebook page lately? I am proud to say that it has grown into an active community. In the past week, several pet parents have posted about two paralyzed dogs in need of loving homes. Tami is with a rescue group in Ohio and Biscotti is
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This story is a little bit of a teaser. I am trying to schedule an interview so I can get the details, but the initial news was too exciting not to share. Cindy Fink, who is President of the nonprofit group, Finding the Cure for DM Foundation (FCDMF), sent me a message about their research
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Have you heard about Teacup dogs? They are a variety of dog breeds that are specially bred to be tiny, adorable and maintain their puppy appearance. But before you fall in love with one of these pups, do you know the big health problems of tiny teacup dogs? I was recently introduced to a teacup Shih Tzu
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July is IVDD Awareness Month. IVDD (Intervertebral disc disease) is one of the most common diseases of the spinal cord in dogs. It causes back pain, hind end weakness and paralysis. IVDD is also breed specific. To help spread the word about the condition, Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog is introducing the Dog Breeds Prone
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A recent event made me realize that a puppy’s body is made up of lots of complicated and fragile parts. And it only takes one small anomaly to change their future. We usually talk about the major diseases that turn a healthy dog into a disabled pet, but did you know there are little-known conditions that keep puppies
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Pet parents know that two of the most important ways to keep your dog healthy is with regular exams and vaccinations. But what if I said you can add to your pet’s good health by learning 10 touches that can save your dog’s life? Would you be willing to add them to your monthly schedule?
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With nearly 1.5 million subscribers you have probably heard how the Vet Ranch YouTube Channel gets sick and injured dogs on their feet. But just in case Vet Ranch hasn’t been on your radar screen, here’s a story to get you caught up. I have to admit that I had not heard about this amazing project until
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If you want to add a little love bug to your life and are located in or around South Carolina, you have to meet Grace. She is sweet puppy paralyzed from a gunshot wound. She and her littermates were rescued by Angel’s Hope and all but Grace have found their forever homes. Angel’s Hope thinks Grace has
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I am reaching out to readers today to help the sweet dog pictured above. Her name is Aurora and she is a paralyzed refugee dog from Kuwait who needs a home ASAP. The last time I wrote a post like this was to ask people to find a
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Here are two good news stories about amazing handicapped pets to ring in Spring 2017. I have to admit that I am happy to say goodbye to winter. I am also ready for some good news and hopefully you are as well.
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