Uncategorized | Dog Wheelchairs, Dog Carts, Handicapped Pets Canada

Wellness Wednesday!

Mar

20

2013

Without our pets, we would be nothing. However, without our Veterinarians our pets could be nothing. That is what lead me to want to feature a different clinic from our beautiful province each week. From the amazing staff that keeps all the wheels running, to the in-house animals that add the character to the place and the Vets ...

Steps to Adoption 2

Feb

26

2013

As many of you know, Andrews dog Bailey passed earlier this month. This was very sad time for him and his family, since Bailey had been his companion for a long time. Feeling a void in his life, Andrew started looking into how to adopt another animal. While telling me of this, I realized that ...

Cats versus Dogs

Feb

20

2013

We’ve covered the domestication, the senses(from part 1), the intelligence and the diet(in part 2) of our wonderful furry friends. Now the fun part… How much will they cost? In the 12-14 years that your cat is expected to be your companion, you will spend an average of $1,035 in the first year of her ...

Dog Wheelchairs the Basic Facts

Jan

7

2013

Dog Wheelchairs: Basic Facts Putting your dog on wheels can develop your pet’s quality of life if he has a condition that hinders him from the use of his hind or front legs. There are wheel chairs for dogs available (also touted as dog carts) which are particularly crafted to provide a new found mobility to ...

Splinting vs. Surgery = no brainer

Aug

31

2012

OrthoVet’s splint products can stave off expensive surgery and support faster healing As pet owners, most of us despair when our canine or feline companion sustain an orthopedic injury. Not only do we cringe at the pain our friend is suffering, but also over the high cost for treatment or surgery. Handicapped Pets Canada and ...

My Dog Needs a Wheelchair 2

Aug

30

2012

There are a number of reasons why your dog may need a wheelchair. Whether it be as a result of a paralyzing injury, to assist with a decline in mobility caused by an illness, as a way to help him or her recover from surgery, or to use while receiving rehabilitative therapy. The Walkin’ Wheels dog ...

The advantages of a dog or cat Splint / Brace

May

7

2012

Sometimes due to a degenerative condition or after surgery, our four legged companions need a little assistance from a splint or brace device to help them get around. Advancements in veterinary orthopedics has definitely kept pace with our human world and a large range of Hock, Carpal and leg braces are available now and are easily ...

Pet Insurance – Things you need to know and consider

Apr

18

2012

Even if you haven’t had a incident involving your pet of late, pet insurance has probably crossed your mind. And if you have, the bill for any non-routine care may have cost you anywhere from just a couple hundred dollars to well over a thousand. You may have wondered why people have health insurance and ...

Pets, More Than Just a Life Companion 2

Mar

15

2012

Pin It Did you know that your ever faithful dog or cat is more than j order viagra online ust your life companion? No? Well they are, and a lot more. They are your personal trainer, doctor, psychologist and your life coach, to list a just few of their talents, often called upon by you ...

Has your dog become a real drag? Give him mobility! Get his butt in a dog cart!

Mar

13

2012

Usually when people think of dogs, they think of an active animal who meets them at the door when they come home, harasses them to let them out to do their “duty” or dooty as the case may be, perhaps one may even look at a dog as their own exercise program, to get them ...