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My Dog Has Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Now What?
If you are told that your dog has Degenerative Myelopathy - DM for short - you must be distraught. Here are some tips to keep your dog as mobile as possible.
Wrist problems in dogs
Wrist problems are common in dogs. But how do those problems arise? And how can a wrist dog brace help your dog?
Sya is a dog with Ataxia
I want to share Sya's story with you. Sya's full name is Kachat'sya, which is the pronunciation for the Russian word Wobbly. Sya has Wobbler's syndrome.
Wrist hyperextension in Dogs
Wrist hyperextension is common in dogs. But how does this problem arise? And how can a wrist brace help your dog with this?
Which dog brace is most suitable for your dog?
There are many dog braces on the market, but how can you make the best choice for your dog? We will help you with this overview.
My dog lost a (front) leg, what now?
Lately I have been getting a lot of requests from owners to make a prosthesis (or artificial leg) for their dog with a front leg amputation. Usually the dog suffers from overload of one of the other three legs at a later age
Why you should not use a cloth to support your dog at the back
I see it a lot, dogs that are paralyzed at the back, that have problems at the back to walk properly, are supported several times with a cloth, towel, scarf... to be able to walk (back).
Active knee brace for your dog's knee
A knee brace with a multi-axis hinge for your dog's knee. To use after knee surgery or with your older dog such as after a cruciate ligament injury if surgery is no longer possible.
Why a SOFT brace for your dog?
Why are you going to use a SOFT brace on your dog? The material from which the SOFT brace is made provides extra support and extra comfort. A SOFT brace for dogs is made of elastic material. Sometimes with an extra (hard) support to support a joint even more.
5 TIPS for the rehabilitation of your dog after surgery or trauma
After surgery or trauma, your dog's body goes into 'rehabilitation mode'. The body will try to repair itself as quickly as possible. This rehabilitation can take several weeks, and sometimes even months. How can you help by designing the environment and supporting your dog?
My Dog Has Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Now What?
If you are told that your dog has Degenerative Myelopathy - DM for short - you must be distraught. Here are some tips to keep your dog as mobile as possible.
What if your dog sprains a leg?
A misstep by Luna caused her to hurt her leg, probably sprained it. A nightmare for every dog owner, because what now? I often get this question from concerned owners, hereby my experience and tips from when my dog Luna sprained a leg.
Toetsie has been hit by a car
On a quiet Thursday evening we went out with the dogs, a short walk before bed. But then the nightmare came true for every dog owner: a cat walks across the street, Toetsie jerks free, runs behind the cat and is hit by a car.
A rehabilitation brace or static brace
The purpose of this brace is to ensure that one (or more) joints get rest. These braces are ideal for use after trauma and/or surgery. This allows your dog (and the owner) to remain active after the operation.
A dog wheel cart is not a ‘wheelchair'
There are a lot of questions about dog wheelchairs and I notice that people do not always find the right answers. That is why I would like to get rid of three common prejudices here.
Aids for dogs with back problems
There are many back problems in dogs. From a hernia (hernia nuclei pulpo) to IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) ...
The ideal dog shoe
You will find many different shoes for dogs, but how do you select the right one for your dog? Where do you have to take into account...
What about hip problems in your dog?
Hip problems in dogs such as hip dysplasia gives difficulty walking, instability of the hind legs. But how can you remedy this?