A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
If you live with a paraplegic pet, you know all too well how hard it is to prevent urinary tract infection in dogs with incontinence. Recurring UTIs are common in paralyzed dogs. And as the pet mom or dad you feel helpless watching your fur kid struggle to “go” due to a UTI. It’s a
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Welcome to 2019! I’m not one for rituals, but this is my third annual New Year’s Resolution post and I have to admit I like the routine. It gives me a chance to reflect on the previous year and share my goals for the future. So, after some soul-searching, I came up with a
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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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For the last few years, I’ve put together a holiday gift guide for the disabled pet in your life. But this year I decided to go in another direction. I put together 25 of the best ideas in a gift guide for people who take care of paralyzed pets, senior pets and animals that
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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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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 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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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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