Recently, a broadcast journalism student from Boston University named Tiffany Obembe e-mailed us to ask if we would partake in an multimedia interview about caring for disabled dogs. Of course we said "Yes"!

Sometimes it's hard to remember what it's like to have a dog without any disabilities.  Life with Stan is so routine these days that I forget all the things that we do differently with him because of his previous spinal cord injuries and intervertebral disc disease.

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Dog-Milk is a site the combines two of my favorite things: dogs and design.  Really, I love it and you should subscribe to their feed.  I was so excited to see this post on the Amigo Dog Wheelchair by Israeli industrial designer, Nir Shalom.  On Nir's YouTube Channel he dubs his creation a "smart wheelchair for disabled dogs". 

I'll say it again, you cannot count a disabled dog out. 

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I recently saw a great DIY Pet First Aid Kit on the Doggie Stylish site that originated over at Pretty Fluffy. It made me think about my own level of preparedness for a pet related emergency.  In case it's not obvious by how much I dote on Stan, I'm over prepared.  I got myself certified in Pet First Aid by the Red Cross.  I've programed my GPS and phone for emergencies.  Yes...I'm that person. 

Disclaimer:  Talk to your vet before starting your pet on any supplements, be conscious of where you buy them and what brands you buy.

I always feel sad that Stan can't run around off leash with other dogs, or play the way he wants to, or even run around by himself anymore because he's a disabled dog.  His little disabled legs and bad back definitely hold him back.  Even play dates or meet and greets on the street have to be highly monitored so no dog jumps on Stan. 

Pet Dental Health Month is coming to a close, so I thought we'd share our veterinary dental experience.  I regularly check Stan for new lumps and bumps at least once per week, including a mouth check.  It was during one of these weekly home checkups in the Fall of 2010 that I noticed one of Stan’s teeth appeared to be broken and had some pus coming out of it.