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Water Treatments: Dog Rehabilitation Through Hydroptherapy
November 6, 2009
It may seem too good to be true, but hydrotherapy for dogs really does bring better results and in a shorter amount of time than other forms of rehabilitation. And why is that?
Well, through hydrotherapy, your dog’s rehabilitation process is unhindered by unnecessary stress placed on the dog’s area of injury and uses the fantastic exercise of swimming to get the results you and your dog want. And for older dogs whsoe bodies are suffering from a lifetime of ailments and injuries, these are the kinds of solutions they need. (more…)
Using a CT Scanner to Diagnose the Source of Lame Rear Legs in Your Dog
November 3, 2009
Our world at present is filled with marvel upon marvel when it comes to new medical innovations and technology, and this is even becoming true concerning medical practices for pets and what your pet insurance can cover. The amount of medical treatment available to your dog has skyrocketed as more and more pet owners expect the same options available for their dogs as they have received themselves.
One such example is the Charlie-SPS, a CT scanner which was first put into use to quickly diagnose the unknown source of lameness in the rear legs of a beagle named Ralphy. (more…)
“Amber Alert” for Missing Pets
November 2, 2009
I have caller ID and I use it to screen calls. Three times in one day I got a call from “FIND TOTO”. Who is that I wondered? Given the persistence of the caller, I finally answered. I was greeted by a recorded message that was informing me about a male cat named “Nicky” lost in my area and referred me to www.findtoto.org for more information. So I checked it out. Sure enough I saw the posting for “Nicky” when searching for lost pets in my zip code.
I hope to never lose a pet again. It has happened before and it is a time filled with worry. Running around posting lost pet signs is time-consuming and it is hard to know for sure where best to post them. Time can make all the difference between a happy or sad ending. (more…)
The K-9 Cart East: A New and Better Dog Cart for Smaller Dogs
October 30, 2009
For the past 45 years, K-9 Cart East has been perfecting their designs on dog carts to give you and your dog the most comfort with a mobility impairing condition. A spinal or other injury that handicaps your older dog should not be the final say on whether they continue walking.
Let K-9 Cart East’s new dog cart, specifically for smaller dogs, be your answer to mobility challenges and allow them to continue enjoying the sights and smells of the outdoors. (more…)
Providing the Proper Care for Your Dog After an Injury
October 28, 2009
So your dog has an injury. All dogs hurt themselves, and aging dogs are obviously more frail and therefore may be hurt easier. It could be serious or it could be minor, but no matter how big or small it is, you need to make sure you are providing the proper care so that your dog can heal correctly and get back to being a dog. Nobody likes to see their pet moping in the corner, trying to hide their injury from the world..
Step One: Immediate Attention
Injuries, no matter how trivial they may seem at the time, can get worse if ignored, especially with a dog, who doesn’t know how to take a “sick day” from life. The best course of action is to look into the matter and determine how serious the injury is. (more…)