Did you know there’s a right way and a wrong way to lift a paralyzed dog? And did you know there are different techniques to correctly lift a small dog vs. a large one?

Most pet owners aren’t aware of these methods, but they’re extremely important to know when you have a dog with paralysis or one that has an injured spine. Learning the right way to lift a dog who suffers from arthritis, IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease), Degenerative Myelopathy, FCE stroke or any of the other conditions that cause paralysis, will prevent further injuries.  

The good news is the Dos and Don’ts of lifting your dog to protect their spine are easy to learn. You just need the facts. [Read more…]