http://www.handicappedpets.org Caring for Dogs, Cats, and Pets that are Injured, Disabled, or have Special Needs Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:51:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en test http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/79 Test http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/78 Oklahoma 4th Graders Launch 4th Annual Event To Help Handicapped Pets Nationwide  March 14, 2008 – Velma, OK  Summary: Children raise money to save Special Needs Animals while learning about disabilities and how to care.  For More Information: Contact Deborah Winters, HandicappedPets.com (603) 566-5764        Each year, teacher Kathy Barton introduces her 4th graders ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/77 Roberta I have a 6 month old kitten that sustained spinal injury from a fall. She has use of her front legs and while she can move her rear legs, she cannot stand. The vet has surmised that she probably damaged some nerves causing this paralyzation. He suggested we wait ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/76 Beneful Dog Food Warnings Recently a warning went out to thousands of animal caretakers about a potential problem with Beneful Dog Food. We believe that the warning is inappropriate and premature. Purina has issued a release showing the results of a local veterinarian's testing. Apparently, someone posted a message that their dog became ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/75 Reprinted with permission from our good friends at Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue Building A Wheelchair To purchase a wheelchair for a giant breed dog is quite costly, so we have come up with a way to make your own wheelchair for ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/74 “Tashi Delek” was a Maltese puppy. The name means “Blessings and Good Fortune” and it was what they whispered to the Dali Lama when he was making his escape from Tibet to India after the Chinese invaded. When I first met Tashi he was just a puppy; a little white ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/73 I have a 7 year old Australian Shephard/Greyhound mix with a right front amputation. Rightfully so her name is Angel. The leg was amputated just below the carpus therefore allowing her use of the stump. Unfortunately the draw backs to this is that she is rubbing it raw and our vet is ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/72 Hero Dogs at 9/11 Entering the pit at Ground Zero was more stressful this year than it had been in previous years. Karen and I spent 8 hours glassy-eyed and choked up. I have never seen Jake, Jessie and Mattie perform in such an outstanding way. This 9/11 would teach Karen ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/71 The Pet Holistic First Aid Kit for dogs, cats, and other animals Anna Maria Gardner MA Vet.MB MRCVS is a holistic veterinarian, based in WA State area, and is certified in acupuncture and homeopathy. She lives in Spokane with her new husband as well as two dogs, three cats and a ... http://www.handicappedpets.org/archives/70