Although a dog’s recovery from IVDD can be slow and lengthy, there are some incredible tools that can help improve their mobility and greatly enhance their quality of life as they heal. Intervertebral Disc...
Posts By Gillian Shippen, Director HandicappedPets Australia & Pets Need A Life Too
Paw Knuckling in Dogs: Solutions for your veterinary patients
If you or your client is concerned about their dogs dragging paws, we have the solutions. In dogs, resting or walking on top of the paw, also known as paw knuckling, is a concern for owners and can be...
Why slippery floors can be treacherous for your dog and cat
We can all make our pets more comfortable in our homes AND prevent unnecessary injuries with one fairly cheap and easy solution. Why do shopping malls always have slippery surfaces in the main traffic...
It’s more than a pet wheelchair – It’s an improved quality of life for your patients AND veterinary clients.
FAQ's for clients who may be keen to improve the mobility of their pets with a wheelchair IVDD, hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, arthritis, amputation, or post-surgical recovery… These are just some...
Improve the quality of life of your blind dogs… and even cats!
I saw a post from HandicappedPets Australia Facebook Page this week about this gorgeous girl. Today we had a visit from Nakita and Toby… Nakita has had both of her eyes removed due to glaucoma and her owner looked around for something to give her more
3 Things I bet you didn’t know about….HandicappedPets Australia
Euthanasia does not have to be the only answer! Our aging, disabled & injured pets are family and deserve to live happy, healthy lives. Find out what HandicappedPets Australia are the absolute experts in, what makes them different & how they can help you
Fear Free: When veterinary clients are talking about it, it’s time to get on board
It all started when…. As a child, I was a little different. I didn’t play with dolls and I preferred to read, my favourites, of course, being James Herriot and similarly themed books. Or go outside and watch ants, butterflies, ladybugs, stink bugs, cat
Old Cat, New Kitten – who is the aggressor?
Hands up all who have had clients complain their old cat has become aggressive towards their sweet innocent kitten that is only trying to play? When I was veterinary nursing, I found it highly frustrating that clients were not viewing the situation from t
Caring for a Pet with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Firstly, just what is Cerebellar Hyperplasia? Pets with cerebellar hypoplasia are born with a smaller than usual or underdeveloped cerebellum. This neurological condition is congenital and directly effects motor skills. Although more widely known as a mo
Euthanasia is NOT the only solution: Helping your veterinary clients to maintain their pets’ mobility
Many of your feline and canine patients are living longer lives, which also means your clients may be looking for solutions to help their pets maintain and improve their mobility throughout their senior years or even after surgery. The happiness of pets