a tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park
Do you know the best places to find a pet sitter for your special needs dog or cat? With vacation season starting, anxious pet parents have been emailing me this question nearly every day. They know they need respite time away from the 24/7 demands of caring for a paralyzed pet, but they don’t
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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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One of the most important lectures at the BlogPaws Conference was the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® Disaster Relief Network. They talked about the significance of planning for your pet’s safety in case of an emergency. The presentation had such a strong impact on me that I turned their pet preparedness Infographic into a page you
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I am excited to be announcing the Barkertime Drag Bag Giveaway winner. We ran the giveaway in April and the cutie in the picture above is the winner. Barkertime is one of my favorite brands for incontinent dogs. They are perfectionists who design every type of product conceivable to keep dogs and cats dry. The company wanted to be sure the little dachshund
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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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Are you familiar with integrative veterinary medicine? It’s a type of veterinary practice you should know if your dog or cat has a spinal condition. Taking your pet to an integrative veterinarian can benefit your paralyzed dog and you in lots of ways. It can save you time and ensure that your fur kid receives coordinated medical
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At the end of last year a task force of veterinary experts published new 2016 AAHA End-of-Life Care Guidelines. These guidelines recommend dramatic changes to the way terminally ill pets should receive care as they approach their final days. Is your veterinarian following them?
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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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