Creating Safe, Healthy and Happy Lifestyles for our Pets
Statistics have shown that preventable accidents are the leading cause of death among pre-senior dogs and cats. Leading the way are motor vehicle accidents (being hit by a car), poisonings, and choking. It is estimated that over 60% of all animal hospital visits are emergency in nature. According to the American Animal Hospital Association 1 out of 4 more pets could be saved if just one pet first aid technique was applied before veterinary care.
Meet SAM the Doodle - uses a wheelcart & recently competed in the nat'l dachshund races.
American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
If you have found your way to this website, handicappedpets.com, you are probably familiar with the need for physical rehabilitation in veterinary medicine. This is still a new and emerging field. There are few veterinarians in the country who are trained in rehab medicine, but the number is growing. As the interest and education grows, it is important for these veterinarians to work together for the health and well being of the animals, and there is a need to form groups and committees who can oversee the practice of this new field and share information and experience.
Travel Tips to Keep Families Safe this Holiday Season
Dog Safety Belts Can Save Canine and Human Lives
Many families will be on the road this holiday season and may be unaware of the dangers posed to passengers and canines by traveling with dogs that are not properly restrained. Wags to Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Washington state and HandicappedPets.com have teamed up to spread the word coast to coast about the risks of traveling in a vehicle with an unrestrained pet - easily remedied by putting a safety belt or harness on the dog.