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.
It’s here! We are extremely excited to offer this free teaching manual to youth educators and leaders everywhere. Kathy Barton, 4th grade teacher from Oklahoma, developed this manual with the help of friends of HandicappedPets.com. This simple, accessible curriculum guide is adaptable to many ages in classroom or group settings.
In a time when violence and intolerance occurs all too often, this unique approach to helping children learn compassion through witnessing it through handicapped pets and then taking action themselves is invaluable. Please download it, share it, spread the word.
The last page of the manual is a resource listing of caretakers of handicapped pets who are willing to go into classrooms as part of this program. If you and your pet would be willing to make a classroom or youth group visit, please email: lisa @ handicappedpets.com to be included in the listing, which will be updated on a regular basis.
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Just like humans, many dogs suffer from arthritis pain and inflammation as they age. Joints and bones naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, canine arthritis can often be managed with the help of acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, supplements and nutrition. Natural and alternative therapies are generally safe, effective and can be used in conjunction with western medicine.