{"product_id":"owning-a-paralyzed-dog-the-complete-care-guide-helping-your-disabled-dog-live-their-life-to-the-fullest-paperback","title":"Owning a Paralyzed Dog - The Complete Care Guide: Helping Your Disabled Dog Live Their Life to the Fullest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCoral Dawn Drake\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your dog has become paralyzed or you are considering adopting a paralyzed dog, you probably have a lot of questions. What will your life with a paralyzed dog be like? Will your dog have a high quality of life or is euthanasia a better option? What will your daily routine be? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether your dog will be paralyzed for life or may be able to recover with surgery, rest, or medication, you will need to provide special care. Learn everything that you need to know, from the first conversations with your veterinarian to adjusting to life with a paralyzed dog, to providing care and enrichment so that your dog will live life to the fullest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFind out how you can calculate your dog's quality of life to make the best decisions for her, as well as how to explain your choices to family and friends. Learn what to watch for in the first weeks with your paralyzed dog, from self-injury to infections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTopics covered in the book include: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why do Dogs Become Paralyzed? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Choosing to Adopt a Paralyzed Dog \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Questions to Ask Yourself \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Interpreting Your Veterinarian's Words \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quality of Life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Complications and Things to Watch for \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Self-injury \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dragging Injuries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Urine Scald \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beds Sores and Hot Spots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Recognizing and Alleviating Anxiety \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Daily Care \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bladder Expression \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Controlling Urine Leaks and Defecation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Training Your Disabled Dog to Wear a Diaper or Belly Band \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Massage, Touch, and Range of Motion Exercises \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Diet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bathing and Brushing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bedding and Living Quarters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Therapy and Recovery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crate- Rest Tips \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Deciding on Euthanasia: Doing the Right Thing by Your Dog \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Living Life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mobility Aids: Wheelchairs and Slings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Walk Replacements and Outing Ideas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mental Stimulation for the Paralyzed Dog at Home \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Training and Communicating with your Paralyzed Dog \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Socializing with Other Dogs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife with a paralyzed dog can be fun and playful. Discover what toys and games work well for a paralyzed dog, whether she is playing alone, with a canine playmate, or with a human playmate. Consider all of the aspects of your paralyzed dog's care, from bladder expression and diapers to bathing and preventing urine scald. Decide whether your dog would benefit from a wheelchair for mobility or whether a sling would be better. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTherapy can work wonders for paralyzed dogs in recovery or for dogs incapable of recovery in order to elevate their quality of life. Learn about common therapy for paralyzed dogs and whether a specific therapy may be worthwhile for your dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you are considering caring for a paralyzed dog, you have a big decision on your hands. 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