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The Walkin' Pets blog is a vital resource for pet owners looking for mobility solutions for disabled, injured, or aging pets. It provides a comprehensive guide on various pet products, including dog wheelchairs, and offers support through detailed instructional content and success stories. The blog is an extension of Walkin' Pets by HandicappedPets.com, a company dedicated to improving..
Walkin' Pets Blog
1M ago
Why the SitGo Sit-Down Wheelchair from Best Friend Mobility doesn’t work.
The purpose of the dog wheelchair is to help the dog get exercise. At Walkin’ Pets we’ve gone to great lengths to make sure our wheelchair never collapses on the dog. This is for the health and safety of the dog.
We did thoroughly investigate the possibilities of creating a sit-down chair but have not yet found a way to make it safe.
We are aware that another company has created what they call a sit-down chair. The reviews on this chair on Amazon are pretty bad, and the good reviews are mostly fake, according to Fakespo ..read more
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1M ago
On a cold February night, three pit bull puppies who appeared to have neurological conditions were found dumped in a box in an alleyway in St. Louis, MO, at just six weeks old. Due to their condition, the puppies spent several weeks at the Stray Rescue of St. Louis vet clinic seeking medical attention for their malnutrition and abrasions. Once healed, all three siblings found foster homes, two of them eventually finding their forever homes. But now, just under a year later, one last pup named Sanctuary is left searching for his happy ending.
Sanctuary has Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), which mean ..read more
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1M ago
It’s A Wonderful Tortoise
What would you do to give your pet the best life possible? Jaime Loebener saved her 11- year old Sulcata Tortoise from an exotic animal rescue in Knoxville, TN.
George Bailey the Tortoise was born with a metabolic bone disease that caused his rear legs to under develop. The bones in his back legs are weaker than they should be to propel a 70 lbs. tortoise in his daily activities. Jaime told us, “He uses his front legs to pull his way around slowly and clumsily. The bigger he’s gotten, the more difficult this has been for him. He currently weighs close to 70 lbs., but ..read more
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1M ago
When pets experience involuntary muscle trembling, they are experiencing a repetitive muscle movement that they can not control. Trembling and shaking legs are unpredictable and may impact only one limb or several. Shaking back legs, twitching, and leg tremors in dogs are likely caused by a medical condition. Although shaking can be a sign of pain, it’s possible that your dog may not even realize its leg is twitching. Intermittent leg tremors aren’t likely a cause for concern; however, frequent shaking legs could mean an underlying health condition.
What Causes a Dog’s Legs to Shake?
The foll ..read more
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1M ago
Although many mobility conditions progressively worsen over time, sometimes canine paralysis can occur suddenly. Where it seems like overnight, a previously healthy dog wakes up and is completely unable to walk. There was a time not so long ago when a diagnosis of paralysis would automatically mean euthanizing your dog. Thankfully, the opinions are changing, and it is much more common to see paralyzed dogs living their best lives, running and playing in dog wheelchairs!
Sudden paralysis and mobility loss can be terrifying for a pet parent, and you may not know what to do, here's what to look o ..read more
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1M ago
Why is my dog suddenly having trouble walking? A gradual onset limp and a dog's sudden inability to stand up or walk on its own can be caused by many different factors. Although old age may play a part, there is likely another cause for a dog’s hind leg weakness. Sudden mobility changes in dogs are often caused by an underlying condition. Dogs experiencing hind leg weakness should be seen by a veterinarian immediately for proper assessment and treatment.
Symptoms that your dog is experiencing hind leg weakness include:
Uncoordinated movements or loss of balance
Instability and loss of mobili ..read more
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1M ago
If your pet is incontinent, leaks, or is having too many accidents, disposable dog diapers might be the answer.
What to Do?
Aging, injured, or disabled dogs often have incontinence issues. When a dog leaks, or has frequent accidents, it can become an impediment to the usual life it has shared in the family home.
Sometimes, owners even contemplate euthanizing the pet, because they do not know how to handle the problem any other way.
Easy Solution!
Disposable dog diapers can address these problems quite easily! Mr. Peepers disposable diapers are designed and shaped specifically for pets.
Mr. Pee ..read more
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1M ago
Do you need dog mobility support for your best friend? If your dog has trouble getting up from lying down, or has difficulty getting up or down stairs, a harness can help. The same harness can be used to help your dog transition to getting in or out of a wheelchair, if more support is needed.
Where Does Your Dog Need Help?
Having a dog with mobility challenges can also be challenging on the pet caretaker's back! Fortunately, there is a harness that can help your dog, no matter where it needs support. This harness can help support the front end, back end, or both. And if your dog needs the ext ..read more
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1M ago
Adopting a dog is joyous experience as well as a huge responsibility. Adopting a dog with a disability adds yet another layer of complexity. These animals require special care and attention to ensure that their unique medical, physical, social, and psychological needs are met.
Think about how much energy and time a typical dog requires of its new owners. A disabled dog, through no fault of its own, tends to require even more!
If you've been thinking about adopting a dog with a disability, congratulations! It is wonderful to consider opening your home to such a special animal. Before you adopt ..read more
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1M ago
Kelly Arsenault, the founder and president of Pronepups.org, talks to Mark Robinson about rescuing Papillons and Pomeranians on the "Happy, Healthy Pets" radio podcast. They were joined by Bryanna Santoro, a Jr. volunteer at P.R.O.N.E. who donates her time to the rescue.
Humane Breeders
Humane breeders do not sell their puppies to pet shops. Nor do they sell to a personal home without proper screening. Typically, humane breeders specialize in just a breed or two, because each requires specialized knowledge. A humane breeder puts a lot of time and energy into the dogs they nurture.
Unfortunatel ..read more