Links To Some Helpful Websites
Sometimes it's really helpful to talk with other people who are coping with similar challenges. Here's a list of some on-line support groups for owners of dogs with disabilities.
www.dodgerslist.com - a support group for owners of disabled dachshunds
www.Abledogs.net - for all breeds and disabilities
www.freewebs.com/dmroster/ - Degenerative Myelopathy support group
For information about specific disabilities:
www.mzjf.com/main.htm - "Jack Flash" Degenerative Myelopathy website - support, information, and links for the DM blood test
www.thedoberman.com/SylviaNeckWrap.shtml - information about alternative approaches to treating wobbler's syndrome
neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm - Dr. Clemmons research into degenerative myelopathy
www.spanna.net - Degenerative Myelopathy help and advice
Carry Harnesses for disabled dogs – to be used around the house and yard:
www.hartmanharness.com - an excellent harness for larger dogs that center yourself over the dog's back and can be used in conjunction with our carts.
www.bottomsupleash.com - designed by someone who needed one for his own dog
Booties – for dogs not needing stirrups, but needing some foot protection
www.dogbootsactive.com - Pro-Active Paws will make a boot for disabled dogs with the sole over the toe for dogs who are knuckling
www.therapaw.net - designed for racers these protect the pads of the feet
www.TammyandTeddys.com – boots specifically designed for dogs who drag by an owner of a disabled dog
www.neopaws.com – purveyors of products for disabled dogs
www.dogmobility.com - a resource for mobility aids and health aids to make life better for Disabled Dogs
Rehab Centers – The field of animal rehab is exploding and rehab centers are starting all over the country. Those listed are familiar with our carts and can assist you.
www.animalrehab.on.ca- Canadian Animal Rehab - Molly Barber: custom made braces for knee injuries, sales and service of Eddie's Wheels carts
www.caninewellness.com - Canine Wellness Centre - Tania Costa: a full service rehabilitation center located in Toronto, Ontario, offering a complete array of therapeutic modalities, including hydrotherapy, reiki, and physical therapy. Canine Wellness is also an authorized distributor of Eddie's Wheels products.
www.rivermeadowfarm.com - a comprehensive center in Windsor, CT with hydrotherapy, massage, ultrasound. Vet on premises.
www.utc.edu/~dlevine/ - for a directory of canine rehab specialists in your area
www.hopevet.com -
Hope Veterinary Services - servicing NYC area, offering massage, behavior modification, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and dry stimulation.
www.PT4animals.com - Animal rehab by Julie Stewart who is affiliated with Tufts Veterinary School
www.lapawspa.com - rehab, hydrotherapy and hospice in the Seattle area
www.tops-vet-rehab.com - TOPS Veterinary Rehab Center in Illinois
www.WellspringsK9.com - hydrotherapy and physical therapy in Seattle
vetrehab.org/ - Kim Danoff, a holistic veterinary practice and rehab center in Northern Virginia
www.AltVetMed.org - for listings of holistic vets
www.angelsgate.org - an animal hospice and rehab center on Long Island, NY
www.starcone.com - Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center in Walpole, MA
www.cranstonpetrehabilitation.com - A mobile practice servicing central Massachusetts
www.gooddogaquatic:com - In North Andover, MA, aquatic therapy
www.valleyvetrehab.com – servicing metro NYC
www.animalrehab.com – Linda McMahon in Westchester County, NY
www.nyvsc.com – New York Specialty Center in Farmingdale, NY
www.arwi.com – Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness in Raleigh, NC
www.vethab.com – Animal rehabilitation in Raleigh, NC, Dr. John Sherman
www.medvetrehab.com – Connie Schulte in Mission, KS
www.therapet.net - Sandy Brown in Overland Park, KS
www.animalhealthrehab.com – Dr. Marta Sanchez in S. Miami, FL
www.coloradopetrehabilitation.com - Pet rehabilitation (including
aquatic therapy) in Colorado Springs, CO, by Kim Spelts, CCRP
www.pawzforwellness.com/
- Rehab center in Shelton, CT
www.wellpaws.com/
- Holistic care and rehab in Pamplin, VA
www.k9rehabs.com
- New England Canine rehab center in E. Longmeadow, MA - canine rehab therapist Bev Savoie
www.rehabpets.com
- Animal Rehab of Rochester, NY - led by Dr. Heather Beaudry-St. Germain
Magazines
www.thebark.com - Our favorite dog magazine, a literary feast for dog lovers
www.whole-dog-journal.com - wholistic care and training for your dog
Dog Supply
JB Wholesale Pet Supplies - Incontinence aids, Nature's Miracle, and a host of other dog accessories Cancer Support Group
www.helpingpawsfordogswithcancer.org
http://www.tailsofhope.org/
Misc.
www.shelburnefalls.com – our hometown – well worth a visit!!
Animal Sanctuaries
www.homeforlife.org – in Stillwater, MN – this sanctuary specializes in special needs animals
www.outtopasture.org - a Connecticut sanctuary
www.angelsgate.org - on Long Island, NY
www.noahsbark.org - a rescue group in California
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