a tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park
This is Olivia’s first summer with our family and her first summer in Las Vegas where we live. She is not a fan of our soaring summer temperatures. And unfortunately for her, we’ve been hitting record highs. Sometimes she looks at me with an expression that screams, “You are crazy for living in this place.”
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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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If you are planning to hit the road with your handicapped pup this summer, you won’t be alone. Many of our readers are pros when it comes to taking a successful road trip with a paralyzed dog. I discovered their wealth of information after a pet mom wrote about her concerns of driving 1200 miles
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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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Hundreds of pet bloggers flooded the shores of Myrtle Beach, SC to attend the annual BlogPaws Conference. BlogPaws is a professional organization just for pet bloggers. Every year they sponsor three days of education, networking and the opportunity to meet brands with the latest trends in the pet food industry. This year’s conference was no
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Dr. Steven D. Garner DVM, DABVP is an innovator. When a cutting-edge veterinary treatment is introduced, he is known for setting his sights on mastering the technology if it will benefit his patients. That is why the veterinarian uses stem cell therapy to keep IVDD dogs walking. He is one of a handful of professionals who perform this procedure
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Learning how to put a paralyzed dog into a dog wheelchair by yourself takes practice. This is especially true for large paraplegic dogs who can’t stand or support their own weight. The person helping the dog into the cart is responsible for lifting them while moving them into position. This might sound like an impossible task,
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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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