You love your pet, not despite the fact that they are not "perfect" but because of it! As much as you think your furry friend is the best thing ever, you recognize that the winter months provide a few additional challenges. It's cold! It's icy! It's wet and slippery! Cold weather pet care is an important part of winter safety, especially for senior and handicapped pets. That doesn't mean you need to keep them locked in the house for months on end. Here are a few simple ways that you can keep your beloved pet safe this winter. #1 Protect their paws. It is very important to protect the paws of any pet dealing with mobility loss or paralysis. You...
You love your furry friend. He or she needs a little extra TLC due to an injury or chronic illness, but you don't mind doing it. After all, they are a member of the family! Yet, as routine as caring for them on a daily basis has become for you, it is important to realize that the Holiday Season will be a bit different. You may be gone longer than usual while out shopping or at holiday parties. Perhaps you plan on having guests over. These guests may startle, upset, or excite your dog more than usual. They may be loud. They may accidentally leave the door open. There's also going to be new decorations for your pup to investigate....
You want your furry friend to have everything they need to be happy and healthy. After all, they're really more like a furry family member than a friend anyway. This may require more than the occasional trip to the vet, nutritious food, and a comfy place to sleep. Just like humans, it is possible for a dog to lose a limb and maintain a somewhat regular lifestyle afterwards. One thing you will need to watch out for is overuse syndrome on the sound side of his or her body. This can affect the shoulder, hip, or spine. Prosthetic limbs can be a welcomed solution when a dog's body weight or activity level necessitates the need for additional support and increased...
Just like a human being may sometimes have a prosthetic limb, this may also be a good solution for dogs as well. Prosthetics are used immediately following surgical removal of the non-functional portion of the leg. This can be a good solution when body weight or activity level necessitates the need for additional support and increased function. A prosthesis allows normal weight-sharing on all legs which helps to eliminate overuse syndrome on the normally-functioning side of the shoulder, hip, or spine. Some puppies are born missing a limb and need one from the very beginning. Whatever the reason you need a prosthetic for dogs, it is important to understand that this must be custom made. A prosthetic leg is not...
Dogs can be born with genetic defects or abnormalities. This is sometimes due to irresponsible breeding practices. A dog can have dozens of puppies during her lifetime, all of which carry the same genes- good or bad. In order to get a sought-after breed, coloring, or eye color, dogs that are too closely related may be bred which leads to a whole host of genetic problems. Many times, no one did anything wrong and it's as simple as two dogs who each had a recessive trait for a genetic disease bred and created affected puppies. A chronic, congenital condition is an issue that a dog is born with, but doesn’t necessarily show symptoms of right away. Your dog probably walked...
