Lessons from a paralyzed dog

A tribute to the fastest runner in the dog park.

Study Results Confirm Myos Canine Supplement Builds Muscles In Dogs

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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, to test its effectiveness. Well, it took a little longer than expected, but the study results confirm Myos Canine supplement builds muscles in dogs. And the news couldn’t be more encouraging. [Read more…]

Groundbreaking Dietary Supplement To Strengthen Weak Muscles In Dogs

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This story was updated February 2019 with results of the clinical trial. Read more below.

The news in this story is so exciting that my fingers were flying on the computer to get it to you as fast as possible. The first groundbreaking dietary supplement to strengthen weak muscles in dogs is on the shelves. It could be a game-changer for dogs with hind end weakness due to Degenerative Myelopathy, IVDD, strokes, arthritis and aging.

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Best Products for Paralyzed Pets at the 90th Western Veterinary Conference

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The welcome sign to the 90th Western Veterinary Conference.

The 90th Western Veterinary Conference was “the place to be seen” on the Las Vegas strip in early March. More than 15,000 veterinary professionals attended the 5-day event to learn the latest in veterinary medicine. Attendees were also treated to a concert by Jewel, an evening of comedy with Kevin Nealon, and a performance by country singer, Darius Rucker. I was there scoping out the best products for paralyzed pets.   

This was the 3rd year I attended the conference and once again I was blown away by the innovative products for disabled animals. Paralyzed pets have gone mainstream in the veterinary world. [Read more…]

SeaMeal Is Helping Us Stay Healthy #ChewyInfluencer Review

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SealMeal is helping us stay healthy.Finally, after a long and unseasonably cold winter, it is beautiful!  No one has been enjoying it more than Olivia. She can spend the entire day using her little Beagle nose to sniff our yard from one end the another. She is especially happy around the pond where she can keep her eye on the koi. The poor fish have been huddled at the bottom of the pond all winter long.

While Olivia has been soaking up her daily dose of Vitamin D from the sunshine, I thought she and Bailey could benefit from another nutritional supplement. SeaMeal™ is helping us stay healthy!  We have been adding the Solid Gold supplement to the dog’s diet for their ChewyInfluencer review. [Read more…]

Two Important Supplements For Aging Dogs

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My dog Cody has a severe case of arthritis in his hips. The past couple of years it has changed the way he walks and tries to lie down. He moves his twelve year-old body slower and more deliberate when he walks. And, quite honestly, he uses a technique to lie down that I’ve never seen before. He tucks his back legs under his stomach and gradually plops down to the ground. It’s heartbreaking to watch him change from a high energy guy to a senior dog.

To help Cody, I began a quest to find the best supplements for arthritic, older dogs. Here are two important supplements for aging dogs that relieves the stiffness and inflammation caused by arthritis. [Read more…]