A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.
Does your fur kid use a dog ramp? If your dog suffers from mobility problems, it can quickly become your favorite tool. There are both indoor and outdoor dog ramps. Each gives your pup easy access to their favorite spaces in the house and in your car. Ramps are even beneficial for healthy pets.
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I’m excited to announce the winner of the Walkaboots™ giveaway. We had a great response from readers. It appears everyone loves the products from Walkabout Harnesses as much as I do. We greatly appreciate the giveaways they host. Thanks to all the pet parents who entered the contest and shared their story about life with
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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 have a dog with hind end weakness and knuckles their paws when they walk, you’re going to want enter this giveaway. Walkabout Harnesses, one of my favorite companies of products for disabled dogs, is awarding their two veterinary approved protective dog boots. One lucky pup will win Walkaboots™ with Lids for dogs who
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If you think life with an incontinent dog means living in a home with the lingering smell of urine; you’re going to love this story. I have step-by-step instructions from experts on the subject with tips to keep your home free of urine odors. Each shared their favorite remedies to safely eliminate this unwanted
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If you’re a regular reader of LFPD, you probably remember how excited I was to share information about a groundbreaking supplement called Myos Canine. The product was introduced in 2018 and has the potential to strengthen weak muscles in dogs with mobility problems. I explained how a clinical trial was being conducted, at the time,
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When the Pet Poison Helpline advertised their webinar to discuss facts about using essential oils for dogs and cats, I jumped at the chance to attend. Essential oils for pets are a popular way to holistically treat many ailments and I wanted to get educated. Pet parents ask me about them all the time
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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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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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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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