Links To Some Helpful Websites and Rehabilitation Centers

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.helpemup.com - A complete shoulder and hip harness system that can be used for front and rear disabilities, offering support under the pelvic floor. Created by Cary Zimmerman for his own dog, they offer an "active" and a "full support" version of the harness.

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.

United States:

www.utc.edu/~dlevine/ - for a directory of canine rehab specialists in your area

www.AltVetMed.org - for listings of holistic vets

California:

www.twohandsfourpaws.com/ - The oldest wellness center for canines in the Los Angeles area.  Offering massage and swim therapies, along with canine physical rehabilitation

amcofeastcounty.net/default.aspx - Animal Medical Center in El Cajon, CA, a complete full service facility aimed at providing all of your pets needs. Offering boarding, general and emergency medical care, grooming, rehab, surgery, and a full retail boutique.

www.calanimalrehab.com - Amy Kramer, PT - California Animal Rehab in Santa Monica, CA - offering Manual Therapy & Modalities, Acupuncture, Hydro-therapy, Gait Training, Therapeutic Services for balance, strength and conditioning, Splinting and Bracing.

Colorado:

www.coloradopetrehabilitation.com - Pet rehabilitation (including aquatic therapy) in Colorado Springs, CO, by Kim Spelts, CCRP

Connecticut:

www.rivermeadowfarm.com - a comprehensive center in Windsor, CT with hydrotherapy, massage, ultrasound. Vet on premises.

www.topdoghealth.com - In Meriden, CT - offering Initial Evaluations, Underwater Treadmill, Massage Therapy, Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Individually Tailored Home Therapy Programs™

www.pawzforwellness.com/ - Rehab center in Shelton, CT

Florida:

www.animalhealthrehab.com – Dr. Marta Sanchez in S. Miami, FL

Georgia:

www.lovingtouchac.com - Loving Touch Animal Center was established in 1986 as the first holistic veterinary practice in Atlanta, offering a host of services including boarding.

Illinois:

www.tops-vet-rehab.com - TOPS Veterinary Rehab Center in Illinois

www.dogsinmotion.net - Dogs in Motion, In Home Canine, Rehabilitation & Wellness
Serving all of Lake County and
Northern Suburbs of Cook County
(veterinary referral only)

847-949-8455
224-430-3351 (mobile)
Patti Triola, PT, CCRT
patpt1@sbcglobal.net
E-stim, therapeutic US, TENS, NMES, Therapeutic Laser, heat / cold, ROM, joint mobilization, stretching, strengthening, gait retraining, acupressure, weight management, senior fitness & wellness, conditioning, wheelchair fitting / modification, home safety and accessibility assessment. Hydrotherapy and land treadmill if owner has access.
***Owner of several disabled dachshunds who have used / currently using Eddie's Wheels carts***

Kansas:

www.medvetrehab.com – Connie Schulte in Mission, KS

www.therapet.net - Sandy Brown in Overland Park, KS

Massachusetts:

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.k9rehabs.com - New England Canine rehab center in E. Longmeadow, MA - canine rehab therapist Bev Savoie

www.fittercritters.org - In Lee, MA - offering Canine Physical Rehabilitation, Indoor Swimming Programs, Conditioning for Pets and Working Dogs, Wellness Programs, and products for dogs.

New Hampshire:

www.tailsofrye.com - Tails of Rye, in Rye, NH - offering Manual Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Exercise, Aquatic Therapy, Joint Mobilization, Ultrasound/Electrical Stimulation, and Packages of conditioning & exercise.

New Jersey:

www.oradell.com - Oradell Animal Hospital in NJ, offering General Medicine Services, Wellness and Preventive Medicine, Disease Prevention, Microchip Placement, and Pain Management.

www.evelynvet.com - Dr. Orenbuch - working in New Jersey and PA, offering Canine Rehab for any dog after surgery, injury, or neurologic condition.

New York:

www.hopevet.com - Hope Veterinary Services - servicing NYC area, offering massage, behavior modification, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and dry stimulation.

www.angelsgate.org - an animal hospice and rehab center on Long Island, NY

www.valleyvetrehab.com – servicing metro NYC

www.thera-vet.com - In Webster, NY - offering Acupuncture, Boarding, Chiropractic, Cryo and Heat Therapy, Hako-Med (E-Stim - Horizontal Therapy®) with whirlpool, Land Treadmill, LASER Therapy, Massage Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Pulsed Signal Therapy (PST), Therapeutic Exercises, Ultrasound and Phonophoresis and Underwater Treadmill

www.animalrehab.com – Linda McMahon in Westchester County, NY

www.nyvsc.com – New York Specialty Center in Farmingdale, NY

www.rehabpets.com - Animal Rehab of Rochester, NY - led by Dr. Heather Beaudry-St. Germain

North Carolina:

www.arwi.com – Animal Rehabilitation and Wellness in Raleigh, NC

www.vethab.com – Animal rehabilitation in Raleigh, NC, Dr. John Sherman

South Carolina:

www.k9rehabcenter.com/ - CARE center - a rehab center in Aiken, SC, run by Dr. Maria Glinski, offering accupuncture, massage, land and aqua therapy

Tennessee:

www.PT4animals.com - Animal rehab by Julie Stewart who is affiliated with Tufts Veterinary School, located in Knoxville, TN

Texas:

www.gcvs.com - Gulf Coast Vet. Specialists - Nancy Doyle (director of rehab and fitness) - offering Underwater treadmill, Land treadmill, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Iontophoresis, Massage/myofascial release, Joint mobilizations and stretching, Therapeutic Exercise, Gait retraining, Balance retraining, Cold and Heat therapy, Weight management and Athletic conditioning.

Virginia:

vetrehab.org/ - Kim Danoff, a holistic veterinary practice and rehab center in Northern Virginia

www.wellpaws.com/ - Holistic care and rehab in Pamplin, VA

Washington:

www.WellspringsK9.com - hydrotherapy and physical therapy in Seattle, WA

www.lapawspa.com - rehab, hydrotherapy and hospice in the Seattle, WA area

Wisconsin:

www.pewaukeeveterinaryservice.com - In Wisconsin, offering dentistry, diagnostics, rehab, radiography, routine services, and surgery.

Canada:

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.

United Kingdom:

www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk - Greyfriars Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Centre offers advice for carts, and also service for measurements and fittings. They have many years experience in supporting and rehabilitating dogs and cats following injury or disablement. Call 0044 1383 811172 or contact her through the website.

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 Groups

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

www.bestfriends.org - an animal Sanctuary in Kanab, UT